# Boat People \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

Boat People \(The Criterion Collection\) is a two-disc DVD edition of Ann Hui’s drama about a Japanese photojournalist encountering the aftermath of the Vietnam War. The edition is described as including a restored 4K digital transfer and several documentaries and archival extras, while playback media remains DVD.

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- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:20:21.222Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 34

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## At a glance

- Ann Hui’s film follows a Japanese photojournalist who encounters the hardship faced by a Vietnamese family after the war.
- The listing describes a director-approved, restored 4K digital transfer, but this edition is DVD rather than 4K UHD.
- Listed extras include two documentaries about Hui, a conversation with filmmaker Stanley Kwan and Cannes press footage.
- English subtitles are listed for the Japanese-language release.

## Pros

- Two discs provide room for the feature and listed documentary and archival extras.
- The restored transfer and director-approved edition may appeal to collectors interested in Hui and Hong Kong New Wave cinema.
- English subtitles are listed.

## Cons

- This is a DVD edition, not a Blu-ray or 4K UHD release, despite the source transfer being described as 4K.

## Specifications

### Film and edition
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Hui, Ann
- Actors: Chi-Cheung, Lam, Ma, Season, Miao, Cora
- Contributors: Chi-Cheung, Lam, Hui, Ann, Ma, Season, Miao, Cora
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
- Release date: February 22, 2022
### Disc and playback details
- Format: DVD, NTSC
- Number of discs: 2
- Language: Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 7.87 x 5.91 x 0.79 inches; 3.53 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer and separately identifies the product as DVD, NTSC. The 4K wording refers to the transfer, not the playback format. The description also names a trailer, English subtitle translation, and essays that are not all repeated in the feature list, so confirm the included extras and packaging for the selected edition.

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Ann Hui, Hong Kong New Wave cinema, or postwar Vietnamese history.
- Collectors seeking a DVD edition with documentaries and other listed supplements.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who require Blu-ray or 4K UHD playback rather than DVD.

## Customer feedback

The supplied rating data is generally favorable but includes a meaningful spread across lower star categories. With no written review evidence available, it cannot establish what viewers liked or disliked. The rating alone is limited guidance for a film edition whose appeal may depend on interest in Ann Hui, the subject matter, DVD playback, and the listed supplements.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No. The listing identifies the format as DVD, NTSC. The 4K wording describes the restored transfer, not a 4K UHD playback disc.
### What language and subtitles are listed?
Japanese is listed as the language, with English subtitles.
### What extras are described?
The listing mentions a conversation with Stanley Kwan, two documentaries about Ann Hui, Cannes press footage, a trailer, and essays. Check the selected edition's detailed contents because the feature lists do not match completely.

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