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“Buffalo Boys” Is the Perfect Western for a Post “Crazy Rich Asians” World

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “Ten Years Japan” Pictures Dystopia With Hopeful Undertones

By Emily Hsiang

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“Ten Years Thailand” Is an Abstract Take On Societal Pressures in Modern Thailand

By Richard Yu

South Korea

Review: “Default” is Korea’s Take on “The Big Short”

By Richard Yu

China

Review: “Air Strike” Is a War Movie Plagued By Tragedy…And Taxes

By Anthony Kao

Taiwan

“On Happiness Road” Beautifully Embodies Taiwan’s Existential Malaise

By Anthony Kao

Eswatini

Interview: “Liyana” Directors Aaron and Amanda Kopp on Crafting a Film That Empowers Swazi Orphans

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “The Negotiation” Is A Psychological Roller Coaster Highlighting Korean Corruption

By Fred Han

Taiwan

Netflix’s Highly Relatable “On Children” Is “Black Mirror” With Tiger Moms

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “The Spy Gone North” Is A Thrillingly Relevant Look at Korean Politics

By Anthony Kao

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