LGBTQ+ Cinema on Blu-ray

Our LGBTQ+ Cinema collection brings together landmark queer stories from across East Asian film, from Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together to Chen Kaige's Farewell My Concubine and pioneering Japanese experimental cinema in Funeral Parade of Roses. Leslie Cheung, a defining queer icon of Hong Kong cinema, appears twice in this collection.

For more of Leslie Cheung's work, see our dedicated Leslie Cheung collection, or explore more of Wong Kar Wai's filmography in our Wong Kar Wai collection.

Browse our full LGBTQ+ Cinema collection below.

Essential LGBTQ+ Cinema Releases

The titles in this collection:

  • Happy Together: Wong Kar Wai's restless, visually dazzling story of two lovers adrift in Buenos Aires.
  • Farewell My Concubine: Chen Kaige's sweeping epic starring Leslie Cheung and Gong Li.
  • Funeral Parade of Roses: Toshio Matsumoto's groundbreaking, experimental portrait of Tokyo's queer underground.
  • Saving Face: Alice Wu's warm, contemporary Chinese-American romantic drama.

These are just a few of the many titles available in this collection at Terracotta Distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of films are in this collection?

Mostly Drama, with Romantic Comedy and Tragi-Drama also represented - stories that centre queer characters and relationships across Hong Kong, Mainland Chinese, Japanese and Chinese-American cinema.

Which actor appears most in this collection?

Leslie Cheung appears in two of these titles. See our dedicated Leslie Cheung collection for his full filmography.

Where should I start with this collection?

Happy Together and Farewell My Concubine are the two most internationally celebrated entry points, though each title here offers a distinct perspective.

Are these region-free with English subtitles?

Yes, these are region-free releases from specialist Asian cinema labels, with English subtitles included.

Do you have more from these directors?

Yes - see our Wong Kar Wai collection for more of his filmography.