OPENS IN NYC THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
CINEMA VILLAGE, 22 E. 12th Street

DON’T MISS IT! LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, a beguiling and richly stylized story of romance and loneliness, brings together three of the most exciting talents in current world cinema: Thai director Pen-ek Ratanaruang, Japanese superstar Asano Tadanobu (star of Takeshi Kitano’s Zatoichi) and legendary cinematographer Christopher Doyle (In the Mood for Love, The Quiet American).

A hit at film festivals worldwide, including Venice, Toronto, Sundance and Tribeca, the film won Asano Tadanobu a best actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of Kenji, an ex-gangster hiding out in Bangkok under the guise of a mild-mannered and quasi-suicidal librarian. When he fumbles his way into the life of feisty Thai bar-girl Noi (stunning newcomer Sinitta Boonyasak), who is both mourning the death of her sister and bent on emigrating to Japan, a strange and moving cross-cultural romance sputters to life, played out in the confines of her run-down house.

Enriched by Doyle's sumptuous visuals and a shimmering minimalist score, LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE is a funny, tender, and quietly unsettling story about life and death, sisters and brothers, and the strange way fate has of bringing people together just as their worlds seem on the verge of falling apart.

To reserve a pass for two free tickets, please email specialevents@asiancinevision.org or call us at 212-989-1422 and be sure to include your name and ACV member number. Must be a current ACV member; Restrictions apply and passes are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis.