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

The film revolves around a girl who is being bullied at school and her relationship with a tough street kid, with whom she is implicated in the murder of a teenage girl.

Based on the novel Young & Beautiful by Jui Yue Xi.

On the eve of her 29th birthday, Xiong Dun loses her job and her boyfriend, and if that isn't bad enough, after the celebration, she passes out only to awake to a cancer diagnosis. From that moment on, Xiong embarks on a journey to live life to the fullest, determined to balance the pain of illness with joyful and poignant moments.

'Go Away Mr. Tumor' is based on the famous Chinese comic series created by online cartoonist Xiong Dun.

Have you ever imagined reuniting with your ex? Will you hold on tightly or run away? The story follows small-town girl Chen Jian Xia and the rebellious yet kind Li Ran.

Chen Jian Xia grew up in a patriarchal environment. At Zhenhua, she meets school delinquent Li Ran, and he becomes the only light in Chen Jian Xia's life. They redeem each other but regrettably part ways.

Many years later, they meet again. "It's not that I've fallen in love again. In reality, I've never stopped loving you."

Adapted from the web novel "Zhe Me Duo Nian" (这么多年) by Ba Yue Chang An (八月长安).