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Culture & Industry2h 55m ago

Grasshopper Film has acquired the North American distribution rights to Kogonada's new movie titled 'Zi,' which premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival.

Hong Kong (film setting), North America (distribution)

Who
Grasshopper Film, Kogonada, Ryan Krivoshey
What
Grasshopper Film has acquired the North American distribution rights to Kogonada's new movie titled 'Zi,' which premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
Hong Kong (film setting), North America (distribution) ·
Why
The acquisition was negotiated between Grasshopper Film founder and president Ryan Krivoshey and Kogonada, who is the writer and director of the film.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This acquisition secures a North American release for 'Zi,' a film starring Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson, and Jin Ha, expanding its audience reach beyond its initial festival premiere to a general viewership later this fall.

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