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2025

Japan

Review: “Akashi” Documents a Japanese Canadian Artist’s Re-Exploration of Family, Relationships, and Homeland

By Brian Hioe

Philippines

Review: Raymond Red’s “Manila’s Finest” Depicts a Slow Yet Visceral Journey Through the 1970s Philippines

By Jianne Soriano

South Korea

Review: Korean Historical Film “Hallan” Confronts the Buried Horror of the Jeju 4.3 Uprising

By Jianne Soriano

Taiwan

Review: “Last Night in Taipei” Aimlessly Meanders through its Chance Encounter Premise

By Brian Hioe

Thailand

Review: Thai Action Flick “4 Tigers” Wraps Political Critique in Spaghetti Western Bravado

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: Chinese Action Flick “Operation Hadal” Drowns in Its Own Ambition and Absurdity

By Anthony Kao

Iraq

Review: Iraqi Tragicomedy “The President’s Cake” Shows Innocence Eroding Amidst Incomplete Peace

By Anthony Kao

Taiwan

Review: Taiwan’s “Blind Love” Paints Atmospheric Picture of a Queer Love Triangle

By Brian Hioe

Philippines

The 11 Best Filipino Movies of 2025

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China

The 11 Best Chinese Movies of 2025

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