Search results
14 'The Chaser' (2008) — South Korea. Image via Showbox. The Chaser is a universally treasured piece of Asian cinema. Directed by Na Hong-jin, this engaging film follows an ex-policeman, Joong ...
The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter. Director Akira Kurosawa Stars Toshirô Mifune Machiko Kyô Masayuki Mori. 12. In the Mood for Love. 2000 1h 38m PG.
A transient young man breaks into empty homes to partake of the vacationing residents' lives for a few days. Director Kim Ki-duk Stars Lee Seung-yun Jae Hee Hyuk-ho Kwon. 3. Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War. 2004 2h 20m R.
1 Seven Samurai - Japan (1954) Toho. No Asian cinema list can be complete without the mention of Akira Kurosawa. The legendary filmmaker single-handedly pioneered the liaison between Asia and the ...
Explore this curated list of the best Asian movies, featuring works from renowned directors and iconic films from Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Best of Asian Cinema Asian cinema has always been a treasure trove of exciting and thought-provoking films. From the swooning romance of Hong Kong melodramas to the intense action of Japanese ...
9. Harakiri (1962) Photograph: Shochiku. Director: Masaki Kobayashi. Culminating in an orgy of against-the-odds violence that makes Kill Bill look like Bambi, Masaki Kobayashi’s masterpiece bows ...
2. The Wailing (2016) Film. Horror. Director: Na Hong-jin. A masterpiece of atmospheric horror, The Wailing is long, intense and ambitious, but it never feels like a slog. It also borrows elements ...
