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

20 years old Jing Hao, came to Shenzhen to live with his young sister alone. The brothers and sisters live in a warm but difficult life. Because of his sister's high surgery fees, by chance, Jing Hao got a chance. He thought that a better life was about to come, but unexpectedly suffered heavy losses. Under the double pressure of time and money, Jing Hao, who has no retreat, decided to make a desperate move. Can his troubled ordinary life ignite the spark of hope?

Painter Yeong Soo's mother is in her death bed. He hears that his girlfriend Min Jeong got into a fight with a man while drinking. Yeong Soo and his girlfriend argue that night and Min Jeong leaves him telling him they should have some time apart. The next day, Yeong Soo looks for Min Jeong but she's nowhere to be found. In the neighborhood of Yeon Nam where he lives, he sees girls that are Min Jeong or girls that look like her, going around meeting men. Yeong Soo has to fight with himself that's actually fighting with the world and these Min Jeong's are looking for the perfect man that they have never met before. The day Yeong Soo and Min Jeong meet again, they stop fighting and they find it hard to believe.

Pei Xing, known as the Jackal, once traded lives for money without emotion. After witnessing the powerful crush those fighting for justice, his sense of righteousness awakens. Now, he seeks revenge, punishing the wicked while facing off against other skilled swordsmans.

An anthology that brings five unique creators and filmmakers to tell stories about love, happiness, friendship, new beginnings, second chances and a glimmer of hope - set and filmed in the times of the COVID-19 lockdown.

In an 18th century setting, a Naga sadhu in India sets out on a journey across Bundelkhand to seek revenge for an injustice committed in the past.

Is it worth living for three short days only? Is it sensible, to wait for something impossible for a lifetime? Can you tell if somebody's else life is worth living? This is quiet movie but it's a strong voice in defence of those who are fighting for each day lying motionless in bed. It remains us how fragile we are.

Rei works as a curator at a photography museum in Yamanashi Prefecture. She visits a photo gallery in Tokyo. There, she is fascinated by the photos taken by Haruma. The next day, Rei contacts Haruma and asks him to take pictures of her body. Haruma is embarrassed by Rei’s request, but he takes her picture. The two become attracted to each other, but Haruma’s pregnant girlfriend Natsumi becomes aware of Rei.

A Korean family moves to Arkansas to start a farm in the 1980s.