“Dasepo Naughty Girls” (Korean: “다세포 소녀”) is a 2006 South Korean comedy film directed by Lee Je-yong. The movie is known for its quirky and satirical portrayal of high school life and relationships. The story is set in a fictional high school where the students are each defined by a specific label or stereotype. The … Read more
“Hansel and Gretel” (Korean: “헨젤과 그레텔”) is a 2007 South Korean horror film directed by Yim Pil-sung. The movie is known for its dark and twisted take on the classic fairy tale. The story follows Eun-soo (played by Chun Jung-myung), a young man who becomes lost in the forest while driving and stumbles upon a … Read more
“Paradise Murdered” (Korean: “극락도 살인사건”) is a 2007 South Korean mystery thriller film directed by Kim Han-min. The movie is known for its suspenseful and atmospheric storytelling set on a remote island. The story unfolds on a small, isolated island named Gogildo. When a group of strangers arrives on the island, they discover that the … Read more
“Woman on the Beach” (Korean: 해변의 여인) is a 2006 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The movie is known for its exploration of relationships, emotions, and human interactions. The story follows filmmaker Joong-rae (played by Kim Seung-woo) as he takes a trip to a beachside resort to work on his screenplay. … Read more
“Tazza: The High Rollers” (Korean: 타짜) is a 2006 South Korean crime drama film directed by Choi Dong-hoon. The movie is based on a manhwa (Korean comic) of the same name by Huh Young-man. The story centers around Goni (played by Jo Seung-woo), a young man with exceptional gambling skills who gets involved in the … Read more
“The King and the Clown” (Korean: 왕의 남자) is a 2005 South Korean historical drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik. The movie is based on the play “Yeokdosan” by Kim Tae-woong. The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty and follows two street performers, Jang-saeng (played by Kam Woo-sung) and Gong-gil (played by Lee Joon-gi), … Read more
“My Sassy Girl” is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong. The movie is known for its heartwarming and comedic portrayal of an unconventional love story. The story revolves around Gyeon-woo (played by Cha Tae-hyun), a young man who crosses paths with a quirky and unpredictable woman (played by Jun Ji-hyun) … Read more
“Love Exposure” (Japanese: “愛のむきだし”) is a 2008 Japanese drama film directed by Sion Sono. The movie is known for its provocative and unique narrative, blending elements of drama, romance, comedy, and social commentary. The story follows Yu Honda (played by Takahiro Nishijima), a teenage boy who becomes a skilled “panty shot” photographer as a result … Read more
“Ping Pong” (Japanese: “ピンポン”) is a 2002 Japanese sports drama film directed by Fumihiko Sori. The movie is based on a manga of the same name by Taiyo Matsumoto. The story revolves around two high school friends and table tennis players, Peco (played by Yosuke Kubozuka) and Smile (played by Arata). Peco is a naturally … Read more
“Infernal Affairs” is a 2002 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. The movie is known for its intricate plot and exploration of the lives of undercover police officers and moles within the criminal underworld. The story revolves around two central characters: Chan Wing-yan (played by Tony Leung) is an … Read more