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Region Code: 1

UPC: 741952678496

Languages: English 5.1 (Primary), English SDH subtitles

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Synopsis

A young man’s death is the unlikely catalyst for a trans-continental friendship -- and maybe more -- between his ex-lover and a sexy Italian Internet buddy in this poignant story of love and loss.

Review

From director Yen Tan comes this heartfelt story of endings, beginnings and yearning. After the sudden death of his ex Mark, Jeff takes it upon himself to inform friends of his passing. While innocently searching for contacts on Mark’s computer, Jeff comes across an email from a handsome Italian named Andrea. Andrea and Mark met online and had planned to meet for the first time when Andrea was visiting stateside. Rather than cancel the trip and return to Italy, Andrea decides to come anyway and meet Jeff. Brought together by misfortune, a warm friendship develops between the two men. But as their bond deepens, the friendship seems like it might grow into something more. Adam Neal Smith and Alessandro Calza both give great performances as two men looking to make sense of a difficult situation. Concentrating on his central characters, Yen Tan displays a finely honed ability to craft a powerful drama. Ciao is a great date movie -- and a must for anyone in love with unrequited love.

 -- Michael Andrzejewski

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DVD : $21.99

  • Availability:  In stock and ready to ship
  • Close Caption:  Yes
  • Region Code:  1
  • UPC: 741952678496
  • Studio: E1 Entertainment
  • Languages:  English 5.1 (Primary) ,  English SDH Subtitles
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.78, Widescreen
  • Features:
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Audio commentary: with director Yen Tan and Alessandro Calza

Keywords

Cyber Romance/Sex/Internet,  Gay Male,  Gay/Lesbian,  Romance

Genres

Drama,  Here! TV

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Customer Reviews

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love story bound wrote on 08/29/2010:

The movie was too slow with too much time wasted. The 1/2 partner writing team was the best thing in the movie. Next time tell the story and stop wasting film. If you don't have a hold story than make it a movie short.

  A Touching Film.

Conner wrote on 05/25/2010:

This film, in my opinion, is one of the better, more serious films. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

We can't have comedy, all of the time. So, I look forward to seeing a film, such as "Ciao" from time to time.

The acting was excellent, and I was was moved by it. I would love to see a sequel to this film.

I did buy a copy for our library.

Sadly NOT a romance.......and still........

just a reviewer wrote on 04/11/2010:

After three viewings (believe me, this film is so well done that
repeats weren't hard to do), I'm ready to sit here and share with you.

By writer / director intention, this is a "grieving film" (and you have
been told, above, what it is not). So now that you have in mind their
approach in this film, ask yourself, dear reader, the following
question. How shocking would it be for you to suddenly learn that, in
the life of a now departed dearest friend (and unrequited love
interest), there existed an apparently successful, yet far away, rival
for the affections you had long sought? For some of us that might be
devastating. So, with this plot lead-in out of the way, what we are
left with for the remainder of this film are two grieving men who have
been (are still, is probably more apropos) in love with the same man.
Fate throws them together at the story's beginning, and as we watch,
"feelings" develop and grow between them. Yet, we come to realize that
until there occurs true and complete acceptance of the event that
caused them to meet, there will likely be no future together for them.
(To me the movie's ending gave hope that such a future might be
delayed, but probably not denied).

Oops, sorry about that......just watched the DVD Special Feature's
Director / Writer Commentary and, jarringly to me, those two have shot
down any intent of there being a future together for our two leads.
This is an unhappy note for we romantics in the audience, yet despite
such comments, it is Italian visitor, Andrea (Allesandro
Calza--gorgeous bedroom eyes, to go with rest of this guy), who at
film's end extends an invitation for Dallas-based Jeff (Adam Neal
Smith) to visit his country. I like to think that, perhaps, these two
actors got together and decided to end run their bosses' intentions in
this matter (Hurray for our side!). Speaking of these two noteworthy
stars, one of the first things which hits us is the almost tangible
chemistry between them. We've all heard of strangers meeting and
immediately connecting, and here we sit watching that occur: before our
eyes, two actors / characters meshing startlingly well----both
emotionally and in interests they share. More, as we witness the
occasions on which this happens, there's a kind of quiet attraction
that begins to pull us right into such scenes with them (thanks to
frequent use of intense closeups......making us oh-so-want a future
together for them.

This film, to me, contains camera-work such as you've seldom or likely
not seen: extended shots with static or little movement, involving both
characters and everyday scenery. This approach seemed to produce strong
feelings on this seasoned viewer's part of being intimately(!) pulled
into a scene.....into a moment. Yes, there are many slow moving and
contemplative times (a complaint of several professional
reviewers)......so, if you're looking for fast action, e.g., hot
clubbing, heavy-beat music, fast fu--s in the sack, this is not a film
for you. However, if you're looking for something concerning the
resilience of the human spirit, and hope that the future might bring
love to those who've experienced deep loss, then this is a bang-up film
for you.

It's been a dry two-plus years since 2007's "Shelter" and even longer
since that great, little French film, "Just a Question of Love" (2000).
So, am I disappointed this didn't turn out to be a romance? You bet I
am! (But it'll still take a place on my "Addictives Shelf").

PS--What's the bit with the skin tag? (DVD Commentary has no mention of
it, nor of a "very, very" long distance phone call. Absolutely no info
on the leads' working together---Commenters seem to have no idea what
many of us out here would like to be told).

An Excellent Movie!!!

Conner wrote on 04/05/2010:

I totally agree with what "RJH" has said about the movie. It is an "EXCELLENT", well done, mature movie.

I, myself, feel that a sequel would be in order, as to pick up where the movie leaves off.

5- STARS from me!!!

well done

rjh wrote on 02/25/2010:

People, this played at the Sydney MG Film Festival in 2009.

I highly recommend this movie, well done, honest and emotive, something we have all see in real life in one form or another.

A story of love, loss and new beginnings.

Watch and enjoy. I did.

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35 Stars

Our Rating: 3 Stars

Rating: R

2007, 87 min

Country:  US

Studio :  E1 Entertainment, Here!

Cast:  Adam Neal Smith, Alessandro Calza, Chuck Blaum, Ethel Lung, John S. Boles

Director:  Yen Tan

Screenwriter:  Yen Tan

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