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Japan

Review: With “Monster”, Hirokazu Kore-eda Redeems Himself By Exploring Tumultuous Youth and Misunderstandings

By Jianne Soriano

Indonesia

Review: “Sri Asih” Is Indonesia’s Socially Conscious Answer to Wonder Woman

By Anthony Kao

Hong Kong

Review: “The Sunny Side of the Street” Scratches the Surface of Hong Kong Refugees’ Experiences

By Jianne Soriano

Thailand

Review: Netflix Thai Movie “Hunger” Uses Food to Examine Class Divides and Ambition

By Jianne Soriano

South Korea

Review: Korean Action Thriller “Kill Boksoon” Offer Social Relevance and Emotional Undercurrents

By Jianne Soriano

Hong Kong

Review: “If We Burn” Recollects Hong Kong’s 2019 Protests in a Slow Burn Manner

By Brian Hioe

Japan

Review: “One Hundred Years and Hope” Profiles the Japanese Communist Party Whilst Avoiding High Drama Or Emotionality

By Brian Hioe

Japan

Review: “Convenience Story” Paints Surreal Picture of the Creative Process Using Japanese Convenience Stores

By Brian Hioe

China

Review: Chinese Sci-fi Prequel “The Wandering Earth II” Offers Epicness Amidst Subdued Times

By Anthony Kao

United Arab Emirates

Review: With “The Ambush”, the UAE Tries Buying A Hollywood War Movie

By Anthony Kao

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