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Tape

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Set in modern-day Hong Kong, TAPE follows three former high school friends whose seemingly casual reunion takes a dark and unexpected turn. Fifteen years after graduation, Wing -- a drifting former romantic -- invites his old friend Jon, now a rising filmmaker, to reconnect on the eve of Jon's big film festival debut. But the atmosphere quickly shifts as secrets from their past resurface particularly concerning Amy, the ex-girlfriend they both share a complicated history with. As tensions mount and long-suppressed memories clash with the need for closure, what begins as a nostalgic evening spirals into a harrowing confrontation that forces all three to face the truth -- and the lies -- they've been living with.

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Phil Hoad Guardian Even though this revival doesn’t fully capture the present moment, the ferocious source material still has an innate grip. Rated: 3/5 Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall What emerges is a heart-stopping exploration of perspective and memory that gets increasingly intense. This is a smart and powerfully unsettling exploration of an urgent issue. Rated: 4/5 Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Bizhan M Tong opens up the setting and lets in more light, giving viewers more room to breathe whilst making his characters seem more exposed. Rated: 4.5/5 Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Binzhan Tong eloquently explores themes of guilt, power and trauma in this superbly performed feature. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2025 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania Bizhan Tong's Cantonese remake of Richard Linklater's Tape is a well-acted chamber drama. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Robert W. Monk Flickering Myth This thoughtful exploration of memory and perspective makes for a compelling watch. Jun 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bizhan M. Tong

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Kenny Kwan

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Selena Lee

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Adam Tin-Nam Pak

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Mason Fung

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Angus Yeung

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Synopsis Set in modern-day Hong Kong, TAPE follows three former high school friends whose seemingly casual reunion takes a dark and unexpected turn. Fifteen years after graduation, Wing -- a drifting former romantic -- invites his old friend Jon, now a rising filmmaker, to reconnect on the eve of Jon's big film festival debut. But the atmosphere quickly shifts as secrets from their past resurface particularly concerning Amy, the ex-girlfriend they both share a complicated history with. As tensions mount and long-suppressed memories clash with the need for closure, what begins as a nostalgic evening spirals into a harrowing confrontation that forces all three to face the truth -- and the lies -- they've been living with.
Director
Bizhan M. Tong
Producer
Selena Lee, Bizhan M. Tong
Screenwriter
Stephen Belber, Bizhan M. Tong, Selena Lee
Production Co
Phoenix Waters Productions
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
1h 50m