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Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray box set and Digital release of The Maiku Hama Trilogy, three films from director Kaizo Hayashi (CIRCUS BOYS, TO SLEEP AS TO DREAM), coming October 27th.
The Maiku Hama Trilogy
Masatoshi Nagase stars as Yokohama private eye Maiku Hama—a Japanese approximation of Mike Hammer, in Kaizo Hayashi’s offbeat trilogy. In THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME IN MY LIFE he gets embroiled in the disappearance of a Taiwanese immigrant’s brother, getting caught in the crosshairs of a gang war. In the 2nd film THE STAIRWAY TO THE DISTANT PAST he goes after a “Man in White” reigning over the embattled riverfront of Yokohama. The ominous final chapter THE TRAP straddles the line of psychological horror as a series of drug-fueled murders instill fear in Yokohama.
Limited edition digipack set (2000 copies) featuring a booklet by Josh Slater-Williams.
30th Anniversary 4K Remasters
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Disc 1: THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME IN MY LIFE (我が人生最悪の時, Waga Jinsei Saiaku no Toki, 1994)
Special Features
・Feature audio commentary by Jasper Sharp
・New Interview with director Kaizo Hayashi
・New Interview with producer Shunsuke Koga
・Trailer
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Disc 2: THE STAIRWAY TO THE DISTANT PAST (遙かな時代の階段を, Harukana Jidai no Kaidan o, 1995)
Special Features
・Selected audio commentary by Edmund Yeo
・Matthew Carter Video Essay
・Trailer
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Disc 3: THE TRAP (罠 THE TRAP, Wana THE TRAP, 1996)
Special Features
・Feature audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
・James Balmont video essay
・Trailer
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The Third Window Films brand was born in 2005 when its film-loving founders grew bored of the stream of worn-out shock horror vehicles from the Far East. Third Window Films works hard to bring you the wonderful world beyond long-haired ghost films and mindless Hollywood action copies, sourcing the finest works in new Far Eastern cinema. We strive to represent a rich variety of film genres, be they dramas, comedies, political satires, action or anything else in between. Expect everything from the unknown and cult to the off-beat and even the occasional mainstream masterpiece... or expect nothing but quality Asian cinema! Let Third Window Films be your window to the East!