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Grasshopper Acquires North American Rights to Kogonada’s “zi”

6/16/2026

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Grasshopper Film, led by founder and president Ryan Krivoshey, secured North American rights to Kogonada’s sci-fi/supernatural film “zi”.
The film premiered at Sundance earlier this year and will open in North America in the fall.
Set in Hong Kong, the film stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson and Jin Ha as a young woman haunted by future visions.
Krivoshey said Grasshopper aims to champion filmmakers who challenge form.

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Story summary

Grasshopper Film, led by founder and president Ryan Krivoshey, secured North American rights to Kogonada’s sci-fi/supernatural film “zi”.
The film premiered at Sundance earlier this year and will open in North America in the fall.
Set in Hong Kong, the film stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson and Jin Ha as a young woman haunted by future visions.
Krivoshey said Grasshopper aims to champion filmmakers who challenge form.