Description
Utopians (Uncensored Version) 2015
Unrated | 1h 34min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 2 May 2017 (USA)
Storyline:
This visually stunning erotic drama follows Hins (Adonis He), a young student who finds himself unexpectedly attracted to his handsome, outspoken male professor,Ming (Jackie Chow). Despite – or perhaps because of – his conservative upbringing, Hins is intent on getting close enough to Ming to understand him. It’s an experience that transforms his life and comes to define his adult identity.
User review:
This film tells the story of a university student in Hong Kong, who lives with his mother and has a Catholic girlfriend. One day, he attends a class on Greek philosophy, and he gets intrigued by the professor. Deeper and deeper, he is drawn into the mysterious world of sexual seduction.
“Utopians” is quite different from the recent Scud films. It has philosophical, religious and political elements in it, which is the first time for Scud’s films. The story is told in a linear way, making it very easy to understand. The university Student, Hins, is very likable, and I think people can relate to him and his experiences of self discovery. The girlfriend is an interesting character too, and plays a pivotal role in the story. I like the ending, it is a bit of a surprise for me. The courthouse scene moved me to tears because it is very touching. I notice that several scenes are continuous long shots, such as the first scene, and also the beach scene where San Sebastian is tied up on a tree. The artistic elements in “Utopians” are pronounced, even for the non discerning eyes.
I also like the fact that there is a mix of Cantonese and Mandarin, and some speaking in their native language and some as a foreign tongue. I think this promotes acceptance and harmony within the divided Hong Kong, which is something that is somewhat related to the point of the film.
This film is accessible, light and engaging. I enjoyed it very much.
Director: Scud
Writers: Scud, Scud
Stars: Adonis He Fei, Jackie Chow, Ching-Man Chin
Country: Hong Kong | Thailand
Language: Cantonese | Japanese | English | Mandarin
Release Date: 2 May 2017 (USA)
Also Known As: Tung lau hap woo
MUZELLEC YVON (verified owner) –
EXCELLENT MOVIE
Anonymous (verified owner) –
FRANS P. (verified owner) –
From director Scud, that means tons of male nudity, explicit sex scenes, beautiful cinematography and complicated somewhat philosophical stories.
The sex scene with the guys clamped between the swimming pool and the outer windows of a hotel, high in a skyscraper is mind-blowing cinematography, and it is in itself a milestone.
Attention : Scud movies are available in highly censored versions. You must always go after the uncensored real stuff, to enjoy the full power of his movies.
David Walker (verified owner) –
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John (verified owner) –
I was unfamiliar with the work of director SCUD until I saw this film. Delivered with beautiful cinematography, the development of the film’s story is linear and should be accessible for most viewers. It is an erotic exploration of aspects of human sexuality combined with a specific challenge to reflect deeply on sexual identity and inhibition. There is nudity and there are explicit scenes. There are dialogues on social norms, as well as on philosophical, political and legal dimensions of its subject. SCUD has much to say about sexual identity, sensuality and sexual fulfilment. The film rewards an open mind.
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