Thu Sep 26 12:53:03 UTC 2024: ## Dekanalog Acquires North American Rights to Award-Winning Film “Blue Sun Palace”
**New York, NY -** Dekanalog, a leading independent film distributor, has secured the North American rights to “Blue Sun Palace,” the critically acclaimed feature debut from writer/director Constance Tsang. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Critics’ Week and won the French Touch Prize of The Jury, will be released in theaters across the US this spring.
“Blue Sun Palace” tells the story of Amy and Didi, two women working in a massage parlor in Flushing, Queens. Navigating romance, happiness, and the weight of family expectations, they find solace in the strong bonds of their shared experience. However, when tragedy strikes on Lunar New Year, Amy is forced to confront her future.
The film stars Lee Kang Sheng, alongside Ke-Xi Wu (Nina Wu) and Haipeng Xu (Venus by Water). It is produced by Sally Sujin Oh, Eli Raskin, and Tony Yang.
“We are incredibly honored to release Constance Tsang’s gorgeous, intimate immigrant story ‘Blue Sun Palace’ into theaters this coming spring,” said Lysa Le, Co-Founder of Dekanalog. “Tsang’s beautifully expressive work lingers with the audience long after the final images have left the screen.”
Constance Tsang expressed her excitement about partnering with Dekanalog, saying, “I couldn’t be happier that our film has found a home with Dekanalog here in the US. Their thoughtful and passionate response to ‘Blue Sun Palace’ means so much to my team and myself; they are truly a natural partner.”
The acquisition of “Blue Sun Palace” marks Dekanalog’s continued commitment to bringing impactful and unique stories to audiences across the country.
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