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Estonia
Review: “November” Offers a Fascinating Exploration of Estonian Folklore and Identity
By
Ben Treloar
Taiwan
Taiwan’s Stylish Romcom “IWeirDo” Tackles Love and Mental Illness with a Strong Visual Aesthetic
By
Jamin Shih
South Korea
Review: “Peninsula” Offers Ample Korean Zombie Action, But Less Originality
By
Woojin Lim
Japan
Review: Action-Packed “Labyrinth of Cinema” Conveys A Strong Anti-War Message
By
Lindsay Wong
Hong Kong
“My Prince Edward” Explores Notions of Independence and Freedom for Young Women in Hong Kong
By
Richard Yu
Philippines
Philippine Documentary “A Thousand Cuts” Traces the Rise of Authoritarian Fascism
By
Jamin Shih
South Korea
Review: “The Shaman Sorceress” Explores Clashes Between Competing Faiths
By
Lindsay Wong
Japan
Review: “Extro” Captures the Unglamorous Hardships of Being a Background Actor
By
Woojin Lim
Japan
Review: “Sacrifice” Offers Airy Take On Japanese Cults And National Traumas
By
Lindsay Wong
Japan
Review: “My Sweet Grappa Remedies” Shows a Middle-Aged Woman’s Gentle Slice-of-Life
By
Brenda Chang
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