Apostles - NTSC/ 0 - [DVD]

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A scholar claiming to be an apostle to Socrates and Plato finds it hard to face his end. With the help of his wife and his ex-partner’s family, he recruits 12 young men to come to his secluded manor to pursue the exploration of death. Philosophical discussions aside, the exploration involves climbing the volcanic summit of Mt. Fuji, bondage, sex acts, and even human sacrifice. REVIEW "a seductive Socratic symposium" --B. L. Panther, RogerEbert.com​​​​​​​ ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Born in China, had a 20 years IT career, founded a public listed company, travelled 80 countries before settling in Sydney. Realizing that he had fulfilled the dream of others but not his own, he returned to Hong Kong to start Artwalker, producing acclaimed films such as the Berlinale official selection “Amphetamine” (2009) and “Voyage” (2012). Scud was the tribute honoree and the first Q-Hugo Award recipient in the 49th Chicago International Film Festival and received an “Artistic Achievement Award” for his “Edgy, Tender and Bold Filmmaking”.SCUD announced his intended retirement in 2022, after making his 10th and last film "Naked Nations". See more