"A sexy and surprising romance!" — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle "...Every image is charged with wit, significance and emotion... an outstanding feature debut ..." — Kevin Thomas,L.A. Times " ... a compact, intriguing drama ..."— Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter " Notably cinematic storytelling... an understated, artful approach to compositions and movement."— Robert Koehler, Variety
Nominated for two 2003 Independent Spirit Awards and hailed by Roger Ebert as a breakthrough for Asian American filmmakers, Charlotte Sometimes is a mysterious and erotic romance exploring the kinds of love for which there are no names or clear arrangements. Michael Idemoto (Sunsets) stars as Michael, reclusive auto mechanic captivated by a mysterious drifter, Darcy (Jacqueline Kim, 2003 nominee for Best Supporting Actress, Brokedown Palace, Volcano, Disclosure, Star Trek: Generations, TV’s E.R., West Wing and Xena: The Warrior Princess). Lori, (Eugenia Yuan, 2003 Hong Kong Academy Award winner for Three, TV’s NYPD Blue, Martial Law, Beverly Hills 90210) co-stars as Michael's tenant and best friend who, despite her live-in boyfriend, may hold the key to Michael's heart. When the women in Michael's life meet fact to face, Michael is forced to choose between a daring tryst with an alluring stranger, and the habitual comfort of his bittersweet obsession.
Rated: R Running Time: 85 minutes DVD SKU # (8) 29567 0017-2 (1)
DVD Special Features
Commentary #1 - Director Eric Byler with actors Michael Idemoto and Eugenia Yuan
Commentary #2 - Director Eric Byler with actors Jacqueline Kim and Matt Westmore
Roger Ebert-moderated Q&A Session from the "Ebert Overlooked Film Festival "– May 03
Behind-the-scenes footage,
Bloopers and Interviews
Bonus Short Feature - Writing Through by Joel Fendelman