The film was afforded special recognition at this prestigious annual event, which earlier served as a launching pad for the careers of Desperado helmer Robert Rodriguez, Reservoir Dogs creator Quentin Tarantino and Dark City director Alex Proyas.

Selected: Udine Film Festival, Italy.

The Udine Far Eastern Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the very best of Asian cinema. Variety Chief Critic Derek Elley programs the festival and he is an acknowledged expert on the genre.

Selected: 'Best of '98' Film Festival, Hong Kong Film Critics Association, Hong Kong