Huashi Company is not large, but over the years, it has specialized in the overseas distribution of Chinese-language films and indeed maintains business relations with numerous North American cinemas.
The best-case scenario for the film is a successful limited release in a few cities, followed within a week by wide release in major North American cities, then DVD distribution and online streaming;
The worst-case scenario, which is what most domestic blockbusters encounter, is that after the limited screening, there's no chance for a wide release. The film would then rely on unsellable DVD distributions and the support of overseas Chinese to recoup a box office take of maybe a few hundred thousand US dollars.
"How does your company charge?" Suming asked with a smile, "I remember you just mentioned that the intermediary fees are not low."
