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Back to the Past (尋秦記)


  • AMC River East 21 322 East Illinois Street Chicago, IL, 60611 United States (map)

Back to the Past (尋秦記)

This screening is part of the SPOTLIGHT ON HONG KONG CINEMA series supported by HKETO NY.


NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Hong Kong | Fantasy Action | 2025 | 107 minutes
In Cantonese w/ Chinese and English Subtitles

Directors: Ng Yuen-fai, Jack Lai
Screenwriter: Lily He
Starring: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Husan
Film Source: Well Go USA

Returning to one of his most famous roles, superstar Louis Koo stars as a 21st century man trapped in the Warring States era. When a disgruntled scientist time-travels to the Qin Dynasty with a devious scheme, the hero must join forces with his former disciple – the Qin Emperor.


A limited number of 100 AMC Yellow Tickets are available exclusively for APUC subscribers, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These tickets may be used to attend any screening of BACK TO THE PAST at AMC River East 21 during the film’s theatrical run.

Important notes:

  • Yellow Tickets must be redeemed in advance, either

    • in person at the theater

  • Admission is subject to seat availability at the time of redemption

  • APUC is not able to guarantee seat availability for any specific showtime

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR AMC YELLOW TICKETS

  1. Reserve 1–2 tickets through this registration.
    Reservations for pick-up have been claimed. Stay tuned to our newsletter for future announcements and special offers!

  2. Once you receive official confirmation from Team APUC that your reserved tickets are available,
    please meet an APUC representative in person at the AMC River East 21 box office to pick up your AMC Yellow Tickets.

Ticket Pickup Information:

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Please arrive within this time frame (earlier is better), especially if you plan to attend the 7:30 PM screening, to allow enough time to exchange your Yellow Ticket for your selected showtime.

  • Location: AMC River East 21. Take the escalator up to the second floor and there will be an APUC representative (in an APUC t-shirt) to the left of the box office.

  • These Yellow tickets must be picked up in-person from an APUC representative on site.

  • Stay for a Back to the Past screening at 7:30pm, 9:45pm, 10:15pm!

Venue:

AMC RIVER EAST 21

Showtimes:

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm, 9:45pm
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
@ 4:10pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm, 10:30pm
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
@ 10:00am, 12:45pm, 7:30pm, 9:45pm, 10:15pm
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
@ 10:00am, 11:15am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:10pm, 8:00pm, 9:55pm
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 @
6:25pm
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 @
4:25pm
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 @
4:30pm




 
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