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Anthony Kao

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Japan

Review: “Under the Open Sky” Poignantly Depicts a Former Yakuza’s Societal Re-Entry

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “Escape from Mogadishu” Views North-South Korea Relations Through a Pragmatic Lens

By Anthony Kao

South Africa

Review: “Barakat” Tells Touching And Rare Story of a Cape Muslim Family

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “Okay Madam” Shows a North Korean Hijacking Filled With Comedic Twists and Tropes

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “A Family” Shows the Yakuza Aren’t so Glorious Anymore

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “Sweet & Sour” Shows Modern Korean Romance’s Socioeconomic Realities

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “The Great War of Archimedes” Critiques Japanese Conservatism…Using Math

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: K-Movie “Recalled” Stars Seo Ye-ji in Suspenseful and Undemanding Thriller

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: Netflix K-Drama “Move to Heaven” Depicts Trauma Cleaners In a Socially Conscious Manner

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: Sci-fi K-Movie “Seo Bok” Tries Exploring What Being Human Means

By Anthony Kao

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