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South Korea

Review: Lee Jung-jae’s Spy Thriller “Hunt” Paints Familiar Picture of 80’s Korean Politics

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “My Small Land” Offers an Intimate Look at Kurdish Refugees in Japan

By Jianne Soriano

Cambodia

Review: Davy Chou’s “Return to Seoul” Is a Soulful Exploration of Transnational Identity and Culture Clash

By Jianne Soriano

Chile

Review: “Chile 1976” Offers Muted Art House Take on the Pinochet Era

By Anthony Kao

Hong Kong

Review: “A Light Never Goes Out” Celebrates Hong Kong’s Iconic Neon Signs

By Brian Hioe

South Korea

Review: Comedy “6/45” Gives Fun And Reliable Take On North-South Korea Relations

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: Japanese Film “by the window” Meditates on Love And Creativity in a Naturalistic Fashion

By Brian Hioe

Japan

Review: “Mountain Woman” Depicts Human Cruelty and Desperation in a Japanese Village

By Brian Hioe

Japan

Review: “Egoist” Navigates a Gay Japanese Couple’s Struggles with Finances and Family

By Brian Hioe

South Korea

Review: “Next Sohee” Captures the Emotional and Systemic Exploitation of South Korea’s Youth

By Jianne Soriano

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