Digital release: ‘July Rhapsody’

Cheng Cheng Films will release the 2002 Hong Kong drama ‘July Rhapsody’ (男人四十) in a new 4K restoration across digital platforms in the UK and Ireland on July 31, 2026.

Directed by Ann Hui, the film follows a Chinese literature teacher whose life is turned upside down after he falls for one of his students. The cast includes Jacky Cheung, Anita Mui, Karena Lam, Eric Kot, and Alfred Cheung.

Synopsis:
Lam Yiu-kwok is a respected Chinese literature teacher with a wife and two sons. When he develops feelings for one of his students and a former mentor unexpectedly re-enters his life, he is forced to confront long-buried truths and question the path his life has taken.

‘July Rhapsody’ will be available to stream on various platforms, including Amazon UK.