“All About Lily Chou-Chou” is a 2001 Japanese coming-of-age drama film Directed by Shunji Iwai. The movie revolves around the lives of two junior high school students, Yuichi Hasumi and Hoshino, who are both fans of the fictional singer Lily Chou-Chou. Yuichi is a reserved and introverted boy who is often bullied at school. To … Read more
“The Twilight Samurai” is a 2002 Japanese historical drama film Directed by Yoji Yamada. The movie is based on the short story “The Bamboo Sword” by Shuhei Fujisawa. Set in the late 19th century during the waning days of the samurai era, the film follows the life of Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai who leads … Read more
“Zatoichi” is a 2003 Japanese samurai film directed by Takeshi Kitano. The movie is a modern take on the classic character Zatoichi, a blind masseur and master swordsman who wanders the countryside, righting wrongs and battling injustice. In this iteration, Takeshi Kitano himself portrays Zatoichi. The story unfolds in a rural village plagued by gang … Read more
“Dark Water” is a 2002 Japanese horror film Directed by Hideo Nakata. The movie is based on a short story by Koji Suzuki, the same author of “Ring” (which inspired “The Ring” franchise). The film follows the story of Yoshimi Matsubara, a young mother who is in the midst of a difficult divorce and custody … Read more
“Ode to My Father” is a 2014 South Korean drama film Directed by Yoon Je-kyoon. The movie stars Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yunjin, and Oh Dal-su in the lead roles. The film spans several decades and follows the life of Deok-soo, a man who faces numerous challenges and sacrifices throughout his life. The story begins during … Read more
“I Saw the Devil” is a 2010 South Korean psychological thriller film Directed by Kim Jee-woon. The movie stars Lee Byung-hun as Kim Soo-hyun, a highly skilled National Intelligence Service agent, and Choi Min-sik as Jang Kyung-chul, a sadistic and vicious serial killer. The film follows Kim Soo-hyun’s quest for revenge after his fiancée is … Read more
“A Tale of Two Sisters” is a 2003 South Korean psychological horror film Directed by Kim Jee-woon. The movie is based on a traditional Korean folktale and is known for its eerie atmosphere, intricate storytelling, and unexpected twists. The film follows two sisters, Su-mi and Su-yeon, who return home after spending time in a mental … Read more
“Memories of Murder” is a 2003 South Korean crime-drama film Directed by Bong Joon-ho. The movie is based on the real-life Hwaseong serial murders that occurred in the 1980s and 1990s in South Korea. The film revolves around the investigation of a series of brutal and unsolved murders that have taken place in a rural … Read more
“Spirited Away” is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film follows the story of a young girl named Chihiro Ogino, who becomes trapped in a mysterious and magical world after her family unknowingly stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park. As Chihiro explores this strange realm, … Read more
“Oldboy” is a 2003 South Korean neo-noir psychological thriller film Directed by Park Chan-wook. The movie is based on the Japanese manga of the same name written by Garon Tsuchiya and illustrated by Nobuaki Minegishi. The story follows Oh Dae-su, a man who is inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned in a small, windowless room for fifteen … Read more