Asian Drama

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

This work is a 12-year story of Mana, a woman who cannot accept the death of her best friend, staring at her as she tries to step forward while having deep sorrow.

Adapted from the novel "Yagate Umi e to Todoku" (やがて海へと届く) by Ayase Maru.

A lady called Bua dreamt of being a soldier from a young age but her father has been objecting and obstructing that dream throughout her childhood. To fulfil her dreams, Bua secretly went to study with master “Luang Ta Kong”. The skills and the passion she holds have made her become a swordswoman. She goes on to teach Kham who wants to be a soldier but lacks the skills. The story brings a series of actions both hilarious and profound.

(Source: Moveek)

Two reserved strangers form an unspoken mutual crush as they share their daily elevator rides to work, but misunderstanding ensues as they dare not talk to each other.

Duration: 19 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

In 1999, at a small village in Geoje, high school student Pil Sun has a passion for dancing. She is best friends with Mi Na. The two girls decide to join their school's cheerleading club Millennium Girls, which has members including transfer student Se Hyun. Se Hyun did cheerleading activity at her prior school in Seoul. The members of the Millennium Girls cheers its team on with enthusiasm, while they deal with life as teenagers in the small village.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Release dates: Jul 12, 2024 (Festival) || Aug 14, 2024 (Cinema)