Asian Drama

In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi “Immortal” Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu gold, he sets off on a treacherous quest to find it. But Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it! Faced with the harsh conditions of the northern wilderness, ruthless criminals and rogue Japanese soldiers, Sugimoto will need all his skills and luck—and the help of an Ainu girl named Asirpa—to survive.

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Adapted from the manga "Golden Kamui" (ゴールデンカムイ) by Noda Satoru (野田サトル).

Duration: 2 hr. 7 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

"Put your luck on me!"

Ki Sam is an unknown actor who fails auditions every time. He is envious of the star, Woon Cheol, who is on a roll in everything and is about to advance to Hollywood. One day, Ki Sam learns that there is a mysterious talisman that can take away his luck, and learns that all of Woon Cheol's luck is also the effect of the talisman that took away his own luck...

The one who stole luck, and the one who lost his luck, to those who want to succeed, get the talisman!

Vampires, the symbol of immortality. Do vampires like that get old? [VIDS (Vampire Immunodeficiency Syndrome)] But there is a way. Gather antibodies that don't age around her. A fantasy-romance that depicts the love, jealousy, hatred, and sacrifice of the three protagonists! Her immortal youth and refreshing charm! The Immortal Goddess of Vampire romance with the Black Knight protecting her from those who seek her. (Source: HanCinema)

While patrolling the Honjo area, Heizo Hasegawa encounters his old dojo companion and close friend, Samanosuke Kishii, as well as Hikoju of Sagami, a ruffian from Honjo. Samanosuke informs Heizo that the daughter they once admired, Ofusa, has been divorced and is now married into the household of the villainous lord, Jubei Matsuoka. When Hikoju investigates the circumstances surrounding this lord, it becomes clear that there are connections to the mentor of Heizo and Samanosuke from their youth, as well as revelations of wrongdoing.

Hiyama Atsuhiro is a car mechanic and an engineer at Supika Racing Factory. Hiyama Naozumi is a troublemaker yet a talented young driver for Supika Racing Factory, who hopes to advance to the World Rally Championship. He is also Atsuhiro's younger brother. The sibling always fights about Naozumi reckless driving and an awful mood was beginning to drift to the team as well. One day, Hikaru Endo become Naozumi's agent, however, she is clueless about the world of car racing.

While walking their shiba dogs, 3 middle-aged men meet at the park everyday. They do not know each other's names. They keep their distance, but chat about whatever is on their minds.

Hui-Yong is a childish father who has never played a role of father. One day, he realizes that he will die of cancer soon. He sets out to find his son with Seung-Cheol, a childhood friend, before he dies. The son is getting out of prison. He is reunited with his son for the first time in four years. But the son stares at him with cold eyes. This alludes to their journey, which will not be fair or easy. This is a road movie along the first and last trip of a childish father and his son who hates him. There are special happenings with people they meet while traveling.

The story takes place during a summer of continuous sunshine when water supply restrictions are issued in the city. Shunsaku Iwakiri works for the city's water department and his job is to visit homes and stores that are behind on their bills and either collect the money or shut off the water supply (water suspension enforcement). Shunsaku is separated from his wife and children, and his heart grows thirsty as he spends his days visiting poor households and being abhorred. One day, during a water shutoff, Shunsaku meets two young sisters who have been neglected. He sees them as his own children and offers them a helping hand.

Adapted from the novel "Kassui" (渇水) by Kawabayashi Mitsuru (河林満).

Duration: 1 hr. 39 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Ja, a beautiful woman, has everything a woman is supposed to dream of having; a successful career, a partying lifestyle, and a handsome sweetheart. On her 30th birthday, Ja finds her perfect life changed when her boyfriend wants to halt the relationship. Now, at thirty-something, Ja accepts a happy single life until a new guy gets in her life and he's 7 years younger than her.

An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru "Lucky Dragon No. 5" sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It travels around the Pacific line fishing. While the ship is near Bikini Atoll, the ship's navigator sees a flash. All the crew come up to watch. They realize it is an atomic explosion, but take time to clear their fishing gear. A short time later, grey ash starts to fall on the ship. When the ship returns to port the sailors have been burned brown. They unload the fish, which are then transported away. They visit the local doctor and then go to Tokyo for an examination. It turns out they are all highly radioactive. Their symptoms become worse, and the contaminated fish causes a panic. The men are taken to hospitals in Tokyo, leaving their families behind. The radio operator, Kuboyama (Jukichi Uno), dies from the radiation.

Peace has returned to Thamma Nakanimitr Temple after Monk Nong, Monk First and Monk Balloon completed the mission to fulfill their pledges and won the battle with the ghost of Nak Nont. The three monks hope to spend a peaceful life in the saffron robe. But not so fast. Something happens, so Monk Balloon and Monk First secretly pack their bags and leave the monkhood in the middle of the night. Monk Nong remains at the temple haunted by spirits, with Novice Nott and Odd staying with him.

Some time passes, and another unexpected turn: Balloon and First return to the temple, bruised, tortured and shocked. After they left the temple, the two gay men wanted to live a secular life, but a new ghost pursued them and terrorized them so aggressively that they decided to come back to seek refuge in monkhood again. Since the temple is cursed – no monk can leave unharmed – the two men are facing another chaos.

Even though the new ghost keeps haunting them, there’s light at the end of the joss stick when Balloon and First meet Toh Min-jun, a hot Korean-Thai singer who’s going to be ordained at the same temple.Why is it impossible for monks at this temple to disrobe and leave? Will the two gay friends, Balloon and First, survive until the day they are ordained again?

Duration: 1 hr. 27 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Xinghao Film held the "Xinghao Night" reception in Shanghai, and announced the 2016-2017 film list at the reception. In the film list, there are "The Journey to the West" that continues 7 "Westward Journey Classic Cultural Series Films" "Daughter Country",...