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“Am I in the present or the past?” An alluring first look trailer has debuted for the new film from director Kogonada titled simply Zi, an enchanting journey around Hong Kong. This project was filmed in secret by a small crew darting around Hong Kong before premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Zi reunites Kogonada with actress Haley Lu Richardson after filming Columbus and After Yang with her. In Hong Kong, a young woman haunted by visions of her future self meets a stranger who changes the course of her night—and possibly her life. The film stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson, and Jin Ha. It received mixed reviews at Sundance, with some critics saying it’s a bit too meandering and messy, while others were taken by its dream-like vibes. Sundance states that the film “crafts a decidedly contained film, exploring a pervasive sense of unmooring, yet cultivating an unrelenting sense of peace.” Worth a look. // Continue Reading ›
