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Taiwan

Review: “A Sun” Is A Meticulous Family Drama Worthy of Its Golden Horse Awards

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “Neko Cafe” Caters to Cat Lovers, With Bland Results

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: Chinese Animation “White Snake” Bites but Doesn’t Catch On

By Elizabeth Li

China

Review: “Better Days” Overcomes Censors to Explore Teen Bullying in China

By Richard Yu

China

Review: How Did “The Shadow Play” Make It Past Chinese Censors?

By Richard Yu

Indonesia

Review: “Perempuan Tanah Jahanam” Features Joko Anwar’s Trademark Use of Indonesian Symbols to Tell a Chilling Tale 

By James Guild

Indonesia

Review: “Kala” Mixes Neo-Noir Elements with Javanese Myth to Create A Truly Unique Vision

By James Guild

Saudi Arabia

Review: “The Perfect Candidate” Shows Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Women’s Rights Landscape

By Lorna Codrai

South Korea

Why “Parasite” Is Bong Joon-ho’s Biggest Hit and Darkest Film Yet

By Minsoo Kim

South Korea

Review: “Battle of Jangsari” Gives A Little-Known Korean War Battle The Honor It Deserves

By Richard Yu

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