Asian Drama

In the early days of the Republic, legendary martial artist Ye Ruzhou suffers a severe injury, losing her memory and winding up in the impoverished alley of Minfu Lane. By a twist of fate, she crosses paths with the carefree Chen Awang, and the two fall for each other. When local tyrant Zheng Juehou intensifies his hold over the neighborhood, Ye Ruzhou rises to defend her new community. Her actions, however, draw unforeseen danger, and together with Chen Awang, she faces the challenge to protect Minfu Lane’s hard-won peace.

A fatigued man wakes up at a bar with a bartender who will forever change his life as he gets to know more about her. Three criminals have somewhat accomplished their task of kidnapping their target, but their overall mission seems to go nowhere in the end. In the late 1970s, a mysterious woman runs a bar where a deadly situation will affect the lives of everyone. Two killers are looking for their faceless victim, who shows up at a diner every day at 6 o'clock sharp. Four incredibly talented Korean filmmakers, four intriguing cinematic visions, four astounding stories revolving around murderers for hire. (Source: fantasiafestival.com) ~~ Adapted from the short story "The Killers" by Ernest Hemingway. ~~ Release dates: Jul 24, 2024 (Festival) || Oct 23, 2024 (Cinema)

Duration: 1 hr. 59 min.

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

The story follows a young man who has been single for a year after his boyfriend suddenly disappeared without a formal breakup. One night, while scrolling through a dating app, he encounters someone who looks strikingly similar to his ex. After a spontaneous hookup, he discovers that this new acquaintance is actually his ex’s twin brother. As he navigates this unexpected twist, he finds himself drawn into a complicated web of emotions. Will he end up choosing between the two brothers, or will he find himself entangled with both?

Duration: 11 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

The film depicts a coming-of-age story centered on the two sugar babies, Kotone, who is unemployed, and Sakura, a college student, in the coronavirus pandemic, as they try their best to live at the mercy of frivolous men.

Adapted from the novel "Tsuyu no Ato Saki" (つゆのあとさき) by Nagai Kafu (永井荷風).

Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Jung-Hoon (Yoon Kye-Sang) meets Si-Hoo (Han Ye-Ri) at his ex-girlfriend's wedding. Both Jung-Hoon and Si-Hoo were dumped in relationships. After they drink together, they end sleeping together. To get over their exes, Jung-Hoon and Si-Hoo decide to meet 9 more...

There is a house where a family of four live: mother, her eldest daughter Young-hee who is married, younger daughter Kkot-nip who is in high school and Young-hee’s husband Sang-ho. The family is filled with happiness when Young-hee gives birth to a child, but an unfortunate mishap caused by mother leads to the death of the child. Totally distraught, Young-hee decides to leave her mother’s house with her husband. Mother’s Alzheimer’s condition worsens with the couple moving out and Kkot-nip is forced to live in anxiety. At school she is pushed around by schoolmate Jung-hye and at home she has to deal with her mother who has issues of controlling her emotions. With no one to help her, Kkot-nip is driven to the edge.

Kham's (Tony Jaa) elephant Khon is stolen by low level crime boss Suchart after Kham refuses to sell Khon to Suchart. Kham tracks Suchart to his house but finds him dead. Suchart's nieces (Jeeja Yanin - Chocolate, and Teerada Kittisiriprasert) catch him with Suchart's dead body and think that he is the killer. The two girls are martial arts experts and give chase. Kham runs away only to bump into his old pal, police sergeant Mark (Mum Jokmok) who lets him escape. Kham ends up fighting Suchart's boss LC (Rza) and his minions, including LC's stable of fighters Number Twenty (Rhatha Phongam) and Number Two (Marrese Crump). Suchart's nieces are still hell bent on revenge, and sergeant Mark gets caught up in the mess.

Two married couples adjust to the vast social and economic changes taking place in China from the 1980s to the present.

Centres on Jeanne, a journalist tracking a mysterious rare herb that appears only once every 997 years.

After being brutally murdered in a gangster-style execution, Kensuke Hagane (Tsuyoshi Ujiki) finds himself brought back to life by a mad scientist and rebuilt as a robot-human hybrid with a serious thirst for vengeance and the tools to carry it...

Yi Yao and Qi Ming are neighbors and friends who go to the same class. Transfer student Tang Xiao Mi takes a liking to Qi Ming and becomes jealous of Yi Yao's good relationship with him. She follows Yi Yao and discovers a secret of hers. Tang Xiao Mi then uses this secret to start bullying her at school, and all other students join. The bullying slowly destroys Yi Yao, until Gu Sen Xi appears by her side and helps her regain the courage to keep going. But tragedy strikes once again.

In the simulated universe of Wonderland, individuals can reconnect with loved ones they can no longer interact with in the real world. Jeong In and Tae Ju, a young couple, find their lives going downhill when Tae Ju falls into a coma. Desperate to see him again, Jeong In turns to Wonderland, where she can meet Tae Ju and rekindle their bond.

Overseeing the events within Wonderland are Harry and Hyun Soo, who meticulously control and shape the experiences of its visitors. Their role is crucial in ensuring that these reunions bring comfort and closure.

Meanwhile, a man in his 40s is deeply affected by the loss of his beloved wife, Bai Li. Struggling to cope with his grief, He seeks solace in Wonderland. There, he requests a reunion with her, hoping to see her again once more and find peace. Through these heart-wrenching encounters, Wonderland becomes a sanctuary for those yearning to reconnect with their past, giving out a bittersweet experience.

(Source: Soompi)

Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Ratings: 7.4