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South Korea

Review: “Kim Ji-young, Born 1982” Shows How Korean Society Has Internalized Sexism

By Xingting Gong

South Korea

Review: K-Drama “Crash Landing On You” Appeals to Both Romantics and Political Junkies

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: “So Long, My Son” Offers Meditative Look At Two Chinese Families Over Three Decades

By Anthony Kao

Macao

Review: “Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna” is a Uniquely Macanese Neo-Noir

By Richard Yu

Indonesia

Review: “A Copy of My Mind” is Joko Anwar’s Love Letter to Jakarta

By James Guild

Interviews

Interview: “Ilo Ilo” and “Wet Season” Director Anthony Chen Talks Casting, Honesty, and Being Away From Home

By Richard Yu

Taiwan

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

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

Indonesia

Review: “Perempuan Tanah Jahanam” Features Joko Anwar’s Trademark Use of Indonesian Symbols to Tell a Chilling Tale 

By James Guild

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