Haixian

I had the good fortune to catch "Seafood" at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater a couple/few years ago. I'd read about it in their monthly brochure and went to see it purely on a whim; not knowing the writer-directer nor any or the actors. I was not disappointed.

Seafood shares similarities to many recent films in the DV Neorealistic movement. That is, it's not a big, glossy production with sweeping crane shots, but rather a small, intimate story about a two-people: a prostitute who goes to a seaside resort (in off-season) to kill herself. And a rogue cop who tries to thwart her plans and insinuates himself in her life.

Along the way, the director provides us with a glimpse of modern China at its coldest and bleakest. The performances are perfect--especially the actor portraying the cop.

Its a shame that Seafood is not on DVD in the US. It's as worthy as any Asian film available now.