Three More Imprint Asia Limited Edition Blu-ray Releases Coming January 2025

Australian distributor Via Vision's Imprint Asia Limited Edition Blu-ray lineup has been announced for a release on January 8.

Titles in this batch include the triple feature a boxed set Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy (1990-1992), Zhou Yu’s Train (2002), and Jia Ling's YOLO (2024).

Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy (1990-1992) - Imprint Asia Limited Edition

 

Erotic Ghost Story Trilogy (1990 – 1992) – Imprint Asia #10 – 12

The steamy Erotic Ghost Story trilogy is coming to Imprint Asia, in a Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox!

These sensual, supernatural Cat III films, the first of which takes influence from The Witches of Eastwick, explore the lustful desires of spirits, demons and humans alike.

Packed with plenty of swordplay, weird and wacky comedy, vivid and surreal imagery, and plenty of provocative pleasure, dive into the colourful orgies of the Erotic Ghost Story trilogy.

1500 copies only.

Erotic Ghost Story (1990) – Imprint Asia #10

Three vixens have meditated for a thousand years, to be able to shed their animal natures and become human. For the final month of their rigors, they have moved near a village where women pray to a god of fertility. One sister visits the god’s temple and thinks lustful thoughts. As she leaves, a priest confronts her, warning of dire consequences and of demons that will try to stop the vixens’ transformation.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation of the 89-minute original Cantonese language release
• NEW Audio Commentary by cult film critic Ian Jane
• NEW From Erotic to Extreme: Costume Drama Meets Category III – interview with film historian Paul Fonoroff
• Alternate 95-minute Mandarin language version
• Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + English Dub LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English + English HOH Subtitles

Erotic Ghost Story II (1991) – Imprint Asia #11

Wutung, a sex demon, falls for a mortal girl, but when the gods learn of this love, they turn her into ashes. Wutung, enraged by the loss, terrorizes a nearby village, and demands a virgin sacrifice every month. Only Yu Ying, a young girl with a mysterious birthmark, can potentially end Wutung’s reign.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation of the 97-minute original Cantonese language release 
• NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker Calum Waddell 
• NEW Interview with art director Raymond Lee and art assistant Cyrus Ho
• NEW Interview with writer Casey Chan
• Alternate 92-minute Mandarin language version
• Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English Subtitles

Erotic Ghost Story III (1992) – Imprint Asia #12

Chu Chung, a wandering adventurer, falls in love with a beautiful girl he sees in a portrait. With the help of a local monk endowed with magic powers, he is able to cross the human-spiritual barrier and enter the painting. Little does Chu Chung know that he is walking into a trap set by the archdemon Vixen.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation of the 96-minute original Cantonese language release
• NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker Calum Waddell
• NEW Interview with art assistant Cyrus Ho
• Alternate 77-minute Mandarin language version
• Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema – documentary 
• Cantonese Carnage – interview with Rick Baker
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono

Zhou Yu’s Train (2002) – Imprint Asia Limited Edition

 

Zhou Yu’s Train (2002) – Imprint Asia #13

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Beloved actress Gong Li stars as two characters in this passionate romantic drama, written and directed by Sun Zhou (Breaking the Silence).

Based on the novella by Bei Cun, the film was critically acclaimed on release in 2002, and was nominated for two Golden Rooster Awards.

Twice a week, Zhou Yu, a beautiful artisan, takes the train to faraway Chongyang, where she indulges in a torrid affair with Chen Qing, her poet-lover. Accompanying Zhou on her long, lonely train rides are two individuals who threaten to derail her romantic idyll: Zhang Qiang, a young doctor hopelessly obsessed with her, and Xiu, a mysterious young woman who bares a striking resemblance to Zhou and seems to be following her every move. 

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray 
• Theatrical Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: TBC
• Optional English Subtitles
• Limited Edition Slipcase with unique artwork

YOLO (2024) – Imprint Asia Limited Edition

 

YOLO (2024) – Imprint Asia #14

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

The seventh-highest grossing film of 2024 worldwide is YOLO, a hilarious comedy-drama from comedian and filmmaker Jia Ling (Hi, Mom). 

This box office smash hit is an adaptation of the 2014 Japanese film 100 Yen Love, starring Jia Ling and Lei Jiayin (Full River Red). 

Le Ying has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular after choosing to withdraw from society and close herself off from social circles. One day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun.

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Theatrical Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 2.39:1
• Audio: DTS-HD Surround 5.1 + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles
• Limited Edition Slipcase with unique artwork

You can pre-order these Blu-ray releases now at the Imprint shop.