Rouge (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

Rouge (The Criterion Collection) is a two-disc DVD edition of Stanley Kwan’s Hong Kong ghost story about lost love, memory, and a search that bridges past and present. Its listed special features include a new 4K digital restoration, alternate soundtracks, filmmaker conversations, and two films by Kwan.

At a glance

A tragic romance set between 1930s Hong Kong and the modern city, with a ghost seeking her former lover decades later.
Stars Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung, with Alex Man and Emily Chu as the contemporary couple drawn into the search.
The edition lists a 4K digital restoration and monaural and 5.1 surround soundtracks. The movie itself is supplied on DVD.
Extras include a conversation with filmmaker Sasha Chuk, two films by Stanley Kwan, a trailer, new English subtitles, and an essay by Dennis Lim.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide room for the film and a substantial collection of listed supplemental material.
Includes a new English subtitle translation and both monaural and 5.1 surround soundtrack options.
The extras offer filmmaker discussion and documentaries related to gender representation in Chinese cinema and Kwan’s Hong Kong identity.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so the listed 4K restoration describes the restoration source and does not make the disc a 4K or Blu-ray release.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and language
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	2
Language	Cantonese
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	June 21, 2022

Film and cast
Director	Kwan, Stanley
Contributors	Cheung, Leslie, Chu, Emily, Kwan, Stanley, Man, Alex, Mui, Anita
Actors	Cheung, Leslie, Chu, Emily, Man, Alex, Mui, Anita

Package dimensions
Dimensions and weight	7.44 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches; 4.06 ounces

Listed edition features
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration, with monaural and 5.1 surround soundtracks
Bonus feature	New conversation between Kwan and filmmaker Sasha Chuk
Bonus feature	Documentary by Kwan exploring LGBTQ representation and identity in Chinese film
Bonus feature	Memoir film by Kwan about his Hong Kong identity

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Stanley Kwan, Hong Kong cinema, or a romance blending ghost-story elements with historical and contemporary settings.
Collectors who want filmmaker-focused extras and documentaries alongside the feature film.
Buyers looking specifically for a two-disc DVD with Cantonese audio and English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc rather than DVD.
Viewers who require a listed English-language audio track. The supplied details list Cantonese.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 65 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category, while a smaller share is lower. The supplied evidence includes no written review comments, so it cannot show what viewers liked or disliked. The listing’s two-disc format and extensive extras may matter to collectors, but ratings alone do not establish how those features perform or satisfy buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the format as DVD, NTSC. It says the edition uses a new 4K digital restoration, which is distinct from the disc format.

How many discs are included?

The product details list two discs.

What language and subtitle information is provided?

Cantonese is listed as the language, and the edition description includes a new English subtitle translation.

What bonus material is listed?

The supplied description lists a conversation between Stanley Kwan and Sasha Chuk, two films by Kwan, a trailer, and an essay by film programmer and critic Dennis Lim.