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Review: “A Sun” Is A Meticulous Family Drama Worthy of Its Golden Horse Awards

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “Neko Cafe” Caters to Cat Lovers, With Bland Results

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: Chinese Animation “White Snake” Bites but Doesn’t Catch On

By Elizabeth Li

China

Review: “Better Days” Overcomes Censors to Explore Teen Bullying in China

By Richard Yu

Taiwan

Review: Netflix’s “Nowhere Man” Goes Nowhere With Confusing Plot

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: How Did “The Shadow Play” Make It Past Chinese Censors?

By Richard Yu

South Korea

Why “Parasite” Is Bong Joon-ho’s Biggest Hit and Darkest Film Yet

By Minsoo Kim

South Korea

Review: “Battle of Jangsari” Gives A Little-Known Korean War Battle The Honor It Deserves

By Richard Yu

Taiwan

Review: HBO’s “The World Between Us” Showcases Taiwan’s Democratic Norms

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “Promare” Challenges Animation’s Constraints Through A World On Fire

By Elizabeth Li

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