Hong Kong Remake of ‘Tape’ to Unspool Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Release
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Tape,” a Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater’s iconic 2001 psychological thriller film of the same title, is heading for the American Film Market and theatrical release in its adopted territory.
In anticipation of those steps, the producers are unreeling a “Tape” trailer. “Tape” explores the fallout from a traumatic event at a high school graduation party, forcing the three former friends to confront their past in a story that delves into themes of power, manipulation, and the subjective nature of truth.
The remake transposes the story from the U.S. to Hong Kong, a region that has yet to fully reckon with the #MeToo movement, while adapting to today’s technology-dependent age.
The new film is directed by banker turned film producer and director Bizhan Tong (“Forensic Psychologist,” “The Audition”). It stars Kenny Kwan (“The Legend of Luzhen,” “The White Storm”), Selena Lee (“Queen of News”) and Adam Pak (“A Guilty Conscience”) in roles originally portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
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