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Hong Kong
Interview: Director Brian Hung Illuminates Hong Kong’s Ethnic Minorities in “Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Patti Chai”
By
Jianne Soriano
Japan
Review: “Akashi” Documents a Japanese Canadian Artist’s Re-Exploration of Family, Relationships, and Homeland
By
Brian Hioe
South Korea
Review: Korean Historical Film “Hallan” Confronts the Buried Horror of the Jeju 4.3 Uprising
By
Jianne Soriano
Taiwan
Review: Macau-Set “I Blew Out The Candles Before Making A Wish” Serves Cinematic Splendor and Character Charm, But No Social Critiques
By
Brian Hioe
Taiwan
Review: “Last Night in Taipei” Aimlessly Meanders through its Chance Encounter Premise
By
Brian Hioe
South Korea
Review: With “Colony”, Yeon Sang-ho Continues Coasting Off “Train to Busan’s” Momentum
By
Anthony Kao
Japan
Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Sheep in the Box” Is a Muddled Take on Technology, Family, and Grief
By
Jianne Soriano
China
Review: Chinese Action Flick “Operation Hadal” Drowns in Its Own Ambition and Absurdity
By
Anthony Kao
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
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