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June list by Xiaolian Deng
23:59
23:59 MANDARIN, rated R

During a routine march at an island military training camp, an army recruit is found dead at exactly 23:59. This mysterious and gruesome incident unearths a terrifying dark secret of the haunted island, forcing the soldiers to confront their deepest fears.

THE BRONTE SISTERS
THE BRONTE SISTERS FRENCH, rated NR

In a remote English village, three sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, live a simple life with their brother, Branwell, and their father, the pastor Patrick Bronte. Although compelled to take posts as governesses or private tutors, the four siblings nurture their artistic aspirations. Branwell's poems begin to interest other writers and each of the sisters publishes a successful novel. The family's good fortune, however, is short lived, and soon tragedy strikes.

THE GANGSTER
THE GANGSTER THAI, rated R

Set in the 1960s, The Gangster, is based on the true store of a notorious gangster and the origins of the Bangkokian mafia.

THE GIANTS
THE GIANTSFRENCH, rated NR

Teenage brothers Seth and Zak are spending the summer in their deceased grandfather's house, waiting in vain for their mother, who is perpetually busy and nowhere to be found. Running low on cash, they decide to rent out the house to a rather unnerving local drug dealer, who was rumored to have killed someone simply with a 'death stare'.

NEW WORLD
NEW WORLDKOREAN, rated NR

After Korea's biggest crime syndicate boss dies, a power struggle between their next in line top two lieutenants begins. A top undercover cop infiltrates this deadly mob and becomes second in command. He must decide his duty as a cop or new role as mob boss.

STARBUCK
STARBUCKFRENCH, rated R

David Wosniak, a 42 year-old lovable but perpetual screw-up, finally decides to take control of his life. A habitual sperm donor in his youth, he discovers that he's the biological father of 533 children, 142 of whom are trying to force the fertility clinic to reveal the true identity of the prolific donor code-named Starbuck.

TAI CHI HERO
TAI CHI HERO MANDARIN, rated PG-13

Much anticipated sequel to the highly successful Tai Chi Zero has Luchan (the Freak) using his new Tai Chi fighting skills against an even scarier army of steam punk soldiers with strange new fighting machines. Can he save the village and entire region?

A BOTTLE IN THE GAZA SEA
A BOTTLE IN THE GAZA SEA FRENCH, rated NR

Seventeen-year-old Tal has emigrated from France to Jerusalem with her family. She writes a letter expressing her refusal to accept that only hatred can reign between Israelis and Palestinians. She slips the letter into a bottle, and her brother throws it into the sea near Gaza, where he is carrying out his military service. A few weeks later, Tal receives an e-mail response from a mysterious 'Gazaman', a young Palestinian named Naim. Thus begins a turbulent but tender long-distance friendship.