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Sam Adams Slate 16h
Drawing heavily on Agnès Varda’s Cléo From 5 to 7, with a little Chris Marker and Wong Kar-wai thrown in for good measure, it can feel sometimes like a vibe in search of a story, but the vibes are often exquisite. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 19h
It feels as if Kogonada has finally unleashed all his suppressed formalist energy. The movie feels like a release valve, an artiste’s penance. Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar The Playlist Jan 26
B
For all its entrancing imagery, “Zi” is ultimately contrived in how the few concrete details of the narrative come together. The result is more experiential than thematically substantial. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth 16h
2/5
Aside from a couple of sweet moments here and there of authentic acting selling some of this connection alongside an inviting, picturesque depiction of Hong Kong, Zi is a meandering chore to get through Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture 17h
5/10
Despite being well-shot and beautifully constructed, as all Kogonada films are, "zi" is a ponderous, rambling journey. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 22h
2.5/5
Kogonada shows some of the same creative verve that has made him one of the most interesting filmmakers working today. But here he stubbles with a slapdash finish that undermines much of what came before it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Kogonada

Director

Michelle Mao

Actor

Haley Lu Richardson

Actor

Jin Ha

Actor

Kogonada

Screenwriter

Chung An

Producer

Movie Info

Director
Kogonada
Producer
Chung An, Christopher Radcliff, Benjamin Loeb, Kogonada, Haley Lu Richardson, Michelle Mao, Jin Ha
Screenwriter
Kogonada
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m