| Mei Ah presents the film in an aspect ratio of 1.95:1. This is in fact cropped from its original 2.35.1 aspect ratio but at no time does the framing seem overly tight. Print is filled with specks, grain, at times overly red tones, poor shadow detail but the whole affair comes off as suitably gritty too so the transfer is very much serviceable.
The Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 track works for what it is and doesn't present any obvious distractions. Other options are Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0, Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 and Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Frequent errors are present in the optional English subtitles but they're often easily comprehensible despite. Traditional and simplified subtitles are also included. Extras are limited to a trailer for Stars & Roses and the useless Mei Ah Databank (with the plot synopsis and cast & crew listing).
Completists might want to search out the Mei Ah vcd (cropped to 1.33:1) as it contains a different ending than is on the dvd. I prefer the vcd resolution as it works more in line with the select themes that ARE in the film. The one as shown on dvd is more sloppily handled and akin to what's quickly done to avoid censoring problems in Mainland China for instance. The vcd also has the advantage of featuring the original opening- and end credits. Mei Ah's dvd features a textless print with a sloppily inserted title card and a new end scroll. | 
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