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Japan

Review: “After the Rain” Straddles the Line Between Friendship and Romance

By Akshay Suggula

South Korea

Review: Political K-Drama “Chief of Staff” Tries Emulating “The West Wing”

By Anthony Kao

East Asia

The 10 Best Asian LGBTQ Movies

By Emily Hsiang

China

Review: “Last Sunrise” Is a Thoughtful Addition to China’s Burgeoning Sci-fi Genre

By Xingting Gong

Documentaries

“Love Boat: Taiwan” Traces Asian Diaspora and Taiwanese Identities

By Anthony Kao

India

Review: “Gully Boy” Is a Modern, Nuanced Depiction of Class Struggle Through Slum Life and Rap Music

By Xingting Gong

South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “Persona” Flexes IU’s Artistic Ambitions

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “Money” is Korea’s Take on “Wall Street”

By Richard Yu

News

Review: Ai Weiwei’s “The Rest” Offers a Scathing Critique of Europe for Denying Human Dignity to Refugees

By Emily Hsiang

Singapore

Review: “Ramen Shop” Blends Food With Singaporean Identity

By Richard Yu

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