PR: Back to 1942 on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital May 14

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This tragic retelling of historical events is based on Zhenyun Liu's best selling novel Remembering 1942. The Henan province disaster, where three million people died of starvation, was a humanitarian crisis first sparked by drought, then compounded by a combination of windstorms, government corruption and a war with Japan. In the midst of the devastation, an American journalist (Adrien Brody) searches for answers, and slowly comes to understand that there may be a greater connection between these tragedies and his political theories than he once thought.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"... 'Back to 1942' shows the director's mastery of chaotic spectacle, massed human motion and elegant camera movements." - Mark Jenkins, THE WASHINGTON POST

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Back to 1942

Academy Award(R) Winners Adrian Brody and Tim Robbins Star
In the Powerful, Dramatic Film Based on One of the Darkest Moments in 20th Century Chinese History

Debuting on Blu-ray(R), DVD and Digital May 14th



PLANO, TEXAS. (March 26, 2013) - Director Xiaogang Feng follows up his blockbuster movie, Aftershock, with Back to 1942, an unflinching portrayal of one of the darkest periods in China's history. The thought-provoking film debuts on Blu-ray(TM), DVD and Digital May 14th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Starring Academy Award(R) winners Adrian Brody (Best Actor, The Pianist, 2002) and Tim Robbins (Best Supporting Actor, Mystic River, 2003) this tragic retelling of historical events is based on Zhenyun Liu's best selling novel Remembering 1942. The Henan province disaster, where three million people died of starvation, was a humanitarian crisis first sparked by drought, then compounded by a combination of windstorms, government corruption and a war with Japan. In the midst of the devastation, an American journalist (Brody) searches for answers, and slowly comes to understand that there may be a greater connection between these tragedies and his political theories than he once thought. The film also stars Daoming Chen (Aftershock), Xu Fan (Aftershock), Fiona Wang (Aftershock, 1911) and Zhang Guoli (The Founding of a Republic).

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During the 1942 famine, with his house beset by starving villagers, Landlord Fan (Zhang Guoli) attempts to calm the crowd by preparing a feast. However, his house is burned down in the chaos, prompting Fan, his teenage daughter (Fiona Wang), his servant (Zhang Mo), and his tenant (Xu Fan) to embark on a treacherous journey south, struggling for survival as war with Japan looms on the horizon. Along the way, they encounter an American journalist (Adrian Brody), a judge (Dan Wei) and a priest (Zhang Hanyu) who has lost his faith. Each meeting reveals the true depth of the despair that grips the country, but the hardships along the way prompt Fan to make some devastating sacrifices that leave him a broken man.

Back to 1942 has a runtime of approximately 151 minutes and is not rated.

For more information, please visit www.wellgousa.com.

Blu-ray Catalog #: WGU01409B
UPC Code: 812491014097
Pre-Order Date: 4/9/13
SLP: $29.98

DVD Catalog #: WGU01408D
UPC Code: 812491014080
Pre-Order Date: 4/9/13
SLP: $24.98

About Well Go USA
Well Go USA, Inc. (www.wellgousa.com) is a theatrical and home entertainment distribution company that specializes in bringing top content, including the best in Asian Cinema to North America. As a leader in independent film distribution, Well Go's titles can be seen across a variety of formats and platforms including in theaters, on DVD, Blu-ray, digital (video-on-demand, electronic sell-through and streaming) and broadcast television through cable and satellite. Since 1994, Well Go has acquired and released over 2,000 titles worldwide. In 2005, Well Go expanded its distribution to North America where five to ten titles are released monthly.

Well Go USA's corporate headquarters are in Plano, TX with offices in Taiwan and China.

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News Editor May 7, 2013, 7:27 am