Underplayed Gems

Heritage: The Young Concubine (1980)

Heritage: The Young Concubine poster
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

In 1930s Hong Kong, a young student returns home to his wealthy family after finishing his studies abroad. He develops a quiet bond with his father's young concubine trapped in an unhappy arranged marriage.

melancholicslow-burnintimaterestrainedperiodfamily dramapoignantemotionally subdued

What happens

Heritage: The Young Concubine (歲月河山:我家的女人) is a 1980 Hong Kong TV drama by RTHK starring Leslie Cheung. It was directed by David King, Wong Chi and Wong King Keung. Written by Lilian Lee. Runtime: 92 minutes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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