Via Vision Entertainment has announced its first wave of titles for their new Imprint Asia series of films. The label has revealed three new titles to join the collection on Blu-Ray in March: Lost In The Stars (2023), The Sea Is Watching (2002), and The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003). These represent a Hitchcockian crime mystery thriller, a Japanese romance, and an action-packed revival of a classic series.

Imprint is a specialty label based out of Australia whose releases can be played in Blu-Ray players worldwide, including U.S. players. Details on these films can be found below:

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Lost In The Stars

Street Date: March 27, 2024

Synopsis: The 2023 Chinese blockbuster finally arrives on Blu-ray! A Hitchcockian crime mystery produced by Chen Sicheng, “one of the giants of contemporary Chinese Cinema” (Variety). He Fei’s wife, Li Muzi, disappears during their anniversary trip. When she reappears, he insists that she is not his wife. He Fei turns to Chen Mai, a renowned international lawyer, for help. As Chen Mai’s investigation into this bizarre case progresses, more mysteries start to emerge… Adapted from the 90’s Russian film ‘Trap For A Lonely Man’ and from the Robert Thomas stage play of the same name.

1500 copies only.

The Sea Is Watching

Street Date: March 27, 2024

Synopsis: Based on the final screenplay written by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, this Japanese romance is the story of a beautiful young geisha, who hides a samurai seeking refuge. Directed by Kei Kumai, winner of the Directors Guild Of Japan New Director’s Award, this beautiful picture stars Misa Shimizu and Masatoshi Nagase. Set in a 19th-century brothel, a beautiful young geisha, O-shin, harbours a samurai seeking refuge. Falling in love with O-shin, the samurai hopes to cleanse her of the sins of her possession. But fate and fortune conspire to keep the lovers apart.

1500 copies only.

Street Date: March 27, 2024

Synopsis: This action-packed revival of the classic Zatoichi series was directed, written, co-edited by and stars Takeshi Kitano (Battle Royale, Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence). In an empire ruled by fear, the people’s only hope is the ultimate weapon: Zatoichi. A blind, nomadic samurai whose sword has made him a hero and whose courage has made him a legend. Determined to help the desperate residents of a village, Zatoichi seeks justice through revenge. The winner of the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2003 Venice International Film Festival, Midnight Eye called it “pure cinematic magic”.

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by film historian and author Sean Redmond
• The Making Of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi 
• Crew Interviews
• Theatrical Trailer
• Audio Japanese DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• English Subtitles
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Limited edition slipcase with unique artwork