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Jianne Soriano

Based in Japan, Jianne Soriano is a Staff Writer focusing on Asian cinema.

Reviews

Review: Korean Indie Film “Journey There” Delicately Portrays Grief and Intergenerational Bonds

By Jianne Soriano

Philippines

Review: Raymond Red’s “Manila’s Finest” Depicts a Slow Yet Visceral Journey Through the 1970s Philippines

By Jianne Soriano

South Korea

Review: Korean Historical Film “Hallan” Confronts the Buried Horror of the Jeju 4.3 Uprising

By Jianne Soriano

Japan

Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Sheep in the Box” Is a Muddled Take on Technology, Family, and Grief

By Jianne Soriano

South Korea

Review: K-Movie “The King’s Warden” Blends Comedy and Drama for a Refreshing Take on a Tragic Story

By Jianne Soriano

South Korea

Interview: Director Yoo Jae-in Discusses “En Route To”, Her Heartfelt Feature Debut

By Jianne Soriano

Singapore

Review: “A Good Child” Is a Drag Queen’s Tender Tale of Family, Identity and Healing

By Jianne Soriano

Philippines

Janus Victoria’s “Diamonds in the Sand” Examines Lonely Deaths in Japan

By Jianne Soriano

Hong Kong

Review: HK’s “Valley of the Shadow of Death” Explores Clash of Morals and Faith

By Jianne Soriano

Philippines

Review: “Sunshine” Tackles Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion in a Conservative Philippines

By Jianne Soriano

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