A Window on Asian Cinema
12 LotusRoyston Tan who introduced ‘Getai,’ a unique part of Singaporean culture in his film 881, now interweaves Getai and a woman’s unfortunate life in 12 Lotus. While emphasizing the qu...
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AdelaThe person who invented birthdays probably did so with the intention of remembering and celebrating loved ones. However, those days that embody significance to certain dates can ma...
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All Around UsAll Around Us deserves attention in that it is the first feature film by Ryoske Hashikuchi in 7 years. He interpreted the identity and theme of queers through a more ordinary story...
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Among the CloudsA young porter Malek, who works at an Iran-Iraq border area, takes a fancy to a lady named Nora, who frequently entrusts him with hard tasks. After she takes advantage of his fasci...
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Baby AngeloThough it starts with a mystery, this film scrutinizes human relationships in the end. The setting is a humble apartment in Manila. The dead body of a four-month-old baby is discov...
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Be Calm and Count to SevenOn an island in southern Iran, a boy named Motu lives with his mother and his aphasic sister. His father was lost at sea and his brother-in-law died the day after his wedding; ever...
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Cape No. 7While once he dreamt of singing in a band, now Aga lives as a post man. Two events visit his boring life: an opportunity to perform at a concert of a Japanese superstar and a love ...
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Captain Abu RaedAbu Raed is a sweeper who works at the Amman airport. One day he happens to find a pilot’s cap in a trash can at the airport and puts it on. A child from the village mistakes Abu f...
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Child by ChildrenThis film illustrates an endearing yet shocking rebellion by some fifth grade students. The story begins with Haruna’s pregnancy, and leads the audience into the ‘world of children...
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ConfessionalConfessional is a film that questions the borderline between truth and lies. However there is a surprising twist at the end. Ryan, who works as a video editing engineer, heads for ...