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The 10 Best Japanese Movies of 2021

By The Editors

Spain

Review: Almodóvar’s “Parallel Mothers” Mixes Historical Memory and Motherhood

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

The 11 Best Korean Dramas of 2021

By The Editors

Mexico

Review: “Prayers for the Stolen” Offers a Beautiful and Harrowing Look at Human Trafficking in Mexico

By Kieran Davey

Taiwan

The 10 Best Taiwanese Movies of 2021

By The Editors

Peru

Review: “Las Mejores Familias” Uses Dark Comedy to Explore Peruvian Social Issues

By Kieran Davey

South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “D.P.” Offers Stirring Take on Hazing and Desertion in South Korea’s Army

By Anthony Kao

Hong Kong

Review: “Time” Laments Aging in an Uneven Bag of Comedy, Action, and Drama

By Justin Chor Yu Liu

Taiwan

Review: Taiwanese Road Movie “Mickey on the Road” Meanders Along With Static Characters and Implausibilities

By Brian Hioe

Hong Kong

Interview: Ann Hui Discusses Style, Purpose, and Expression Across Her Illustrious Career in Hong Kong Cinema

By Justin Chor Yu Liu

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