Irreversi
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Irreversi is a 2010
drama
tic film directed by Michael Gleissner
and shot in Hong Kong
as the English language
version of Gleissner's Mandarin language film Hui lu, which he filmed and directed at the same time in the same locations but with an entirely different cast. The title refers to how a situation can reverse and turn against the original perpetrator.
in March 2006. The film duo marked being Gleissner's directorial debut, as well as being the first time identical films were produced simultaneously in both English and Mandarin, with the two otherwise identical versions having two separate sets of cast and crew. The only cast that was common to both films were Vietnamese
supermodel
Bebe Pham
and Geissner himself using the pseudonym of Ken Arden. Gleissner directed both films and produced the English version. Elliot Tong produced the Chinese version, which was itself released in Hong Kong in 2007 and screened in Beijing
, Shanghai
, Guangzhou
, Shenzhen
and Chengdu
in 2009.
2010 in film
The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
tic film directed by Michael Gleissner
Michael Gleissner
Michael J. G. Gleissner is an entepreneur, film producer, director, screenwriter, actor, photographer, and musician.-Germany/USA:...
and shot in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
as the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
version of Gleissner's Mandarin language film Hui lu, which he filmed and directed at the same time in the same locations but with an entirely different cast. The title refers to how a situation can reverse and turn against the original perpetrator.
Production
Both Irreversi and Hui lu were self-financed by Gleissner, and filming of both began in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in March 2006. The film duo marked being Gleissner's directorial debut, as well as being the first time identical films were produced simultaneously in both English and Mandarin, with the two otherwise identical versions having two separate sets of cast and crew. The only cast that was common to both films were Vietnamese
Vietnamese people
The Vietnamese people are an ethnic group originating from present-day northern Vietnam and southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Vietnam, comprising 86% of the population as of the 1999 census, and are officially known as Kinh to distinguish them from other ethnic groups in Vietnam...
supermodel
Supermodel
The term supermodel refers to a highly-paid fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The term became prominent in the popular culture of the 1980s. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and labels...
Bebe Pham
Bebe Pham
Bebe Phạm, born Phạm Thị Thúy, is a Vietnamese model and actress. Pham was born in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, in 1985. She became interested in modeling at the age of 17 and by the age of 19 she started her modeling ambitions at informal gatherings of would-be models near her home, where she learned the...
and Geissner himself using the pseudonym of Ken Arden. Gleissner directed both films and produced the English version. Elliot Tong produced the Chinese version, which was itself released in Hong Kong in 2007 and screened in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
and Chengdu
Chengdu
Chengdu , formerly transliterated Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. It holds sub-provincial administrative status...
in 2009.
Synopsis
Adam, a young entrepreneur, has sold his technology company. The money allows him and his new wife Lynda to enjoy a life of luxury, but their marriage becomes unstable when Lynda begins to suspect that Adam's newly acquired fortune is related to the recent death of her brother.Irreversi
- Mei Melancon as Lynda
- Ian Bohen as Adam
- Estella WarrenEstella WarrenEstella Dawn Warren is a Canadian actress, former fashion model, and a former synchronized swimmer. Her swimming career includes time on the National Canadian Team including 3 national titles. Her work in modeling is known through publications such as Sports Illustrated as well as working for...
as Kat - Kenny DoughtyKenny DoughtyKenny Doughty is an English actor who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Married to the actress Caroline Carver.-Filmography as Director:-Filmography as Actor:...
as David - Michael GleissnerMichael GleissnerMichael J. G. Gleissner is an entepreneur, film producer, director, screenwriter, actor, photographer, and musician.-Germany/USA:...
as Charlie (as Ken Arden) - Caroline CarverCaroline Carver (actor)Caroline Carver is an English actress. Best known for the roles of many British television/movies including Ingrid in The Aryan Couple and Sandy in My First Wedding and Princess Jessica in the TV movie The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns. She is married to fellow actor Kenny...
as Terry - Bebe PhamBebe PhamBebe Phạm, born Phạm Thị Thúy, is a Vietnamese model and actress. Pham was born in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, in 1985. She became interested in modeling at the age of 17 and by the age of 19 she started her modeling ambitions at informal gatherings of would-be models near her home, where she learned the...
as Show Model - Kersten Hui as Taxidermy Boss
- Jo Wee as Ling
- Christian Mills as Simon
- Grean Villacarlos as John
Hui lu
- Margaret Wang as Lynda Wei
- Hawick Hau-Wai Lau as Adam Liu
- Sasha Hou as Kat Chen
- Hao Qin as David Du
- Michael GleissnerMichael GleissnerMichael J. G. Gleissner is an entepreneur, film producer, director, screenwriter, actor, photographer, and musician.-Germany/USA:...
as Charlie (as Ken Arden) - Susanna Fung as Terry
- Bebe PhamBebe PhamBebe Phạm, born Phạm Thị Thúy, is a Vietnamese model and actress. Pham was born in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, in 1985. She became interested in modeling at the age of 17 and by the age of 19 she started her modeling ambitions at informal gatherings of would-be models near her home, where she learned the...
as Show Model - Kersten Hui as Taxidermy Boss
- Yao Hsiao as Ling
- Elliot Tong as Simon Chu
- Philip NgPhilip NgPhilip Wan-Lung Ng is a Hong Kong based actor and action choreographer.- Biography :...
as John Wei