“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
“Voice of Silence” (Korean: 소리도 없이) is a 2020 South Korean crime drama film Directed by Hong Eui-jeong. The movie is known for its unique premise and exploration of characters caught in a tense and morally complex situation. The story centers around Tae-in (played by Yoo Ah-in) and Chang-bok (played by Yoo Jae-myung), two men … Read more
“The Long Excuse” (Japanese: “永い言い訳” – Nagai Iiwake) is a 2016 Japanese drama film Directed by Miwa Nishikawa. The movie delves into themes of grief, forgiveness, and personal growth. The story follows Sachio Kinugasa (played by Masahiro Motoki), a successful writer who leads a self-absorbed and emotionally distant life. When his wife Natsuko (played by … Read more
“After the Storm” (Japanese: “海よりもまだ深く” – Umi yori mo Mada Fukaku) is a 2016 Japanese drama film Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie delves into themes of family dynamics, regret, and the passage of time. The story centers around Ryota Shinoda (played by Hiroshi Abe), a once-promising novelist who now works as a private detective. … Read more
“Samaritan Girl” is a 2004 South Korean drama film Written and Directed by Kim Ki-duk. The movie is also known as “Samaria” or “Samaritan Girl: Samaria” in some regions. The film tells the story of two teenage girls, Yeo-jin (played by Kwak Ji-min) and Jae-yeong (played by Seo Min-jung), who become involved in a dangerous … Read more
“Public Enemy” is a 2002 South Korean crime thriller film Directed by Kang Woo-suk. The movie, also known as “Public Enemy 1” or “Public Enemy Returns,” is the first installment in the “Public Enemy” film series. The story follows Kang Chul-joong (played by Sol Kyung-gu), a tough and unorthodox detective known for his brutal methods … Read more
“Marrying the Mafia” is a 2002 South Korean comedy film Directed by Jeong Yong-ki. The movie falls under the genre of a gangster comedy, known as “makjang” in Korean, which combines elements of crime, romance, and humor. The story follows the Choi family, who are a notorious and powerful crime syndicate in South Korea. The … Read more