CIAO: A NEW BEGINNING

New from Regent Releasing and here! Films, Ciao tells the story about a man who dies very unexpectedly and leaves behind two men: Jeff (Adam Neal Smith), his best friend and Andrea (Alessandro Calza), an Italian he’s been corresponding with online. Jeff informs Andrea of Mark’s passing; Andrea writes back to express his shock and sympathies. On a whim, they continue their correspondence and a rapport grows between them. They eventually meet, where they extend their e-mail exchanges into more personal and intimate conversations. They talk about their respective countries, their jobs, their families, their lives. Mostly, they talk about Mark (Charles W. Blaum). What began as a tragedy that linked two strangers from different ends of the world becomes a deeply realized friendship that may change their lives forever.

Directed by Yen Tan, Ciao opens in select theaters on December 5th. CLICK HERE for reviews and U.S. theatrical schedule.

Comments

[alex]

I saw the movie at the LA Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in July, and the film is very slow and dull.

[flirtlikecrazy]

It is an atypical, non-cliched piece like I told everyone after watching it. Its synopsis really draws my attention. I mean everyone can predict n tell how the story goes. But I appreciate its subtlety and not making everything so bloody clear & juicy. The last part off the film about how Jeff & Andrea's affection developed & building-up steadily is particularly fabulous. A precise example proofing "You say it best when you say nothing at all". The dialogue are undoubtedly long but its still acceptable.