Kore-eda Hirokazu occupies an esteemed perch in contemporary Japanese cinema. Over the past two decades his films have been well-received both in his native Japan and around the world for their moving qualities. Although he has resisted attempts to categorize … more »
A North Korean fisherman’s boat strays into enemy waters after his net accidentally jams the motor. The South Koreans promptly take him into custody to rule him out as a spy. When they don’t get the answers they want through … more »
In their remarkable feature debut, screenwriter Florence Chan and director Wong Chun portray the traumatic homecoming of a young man named Tung (Shawn Yue) after he is released from a mental hospital for killing his mother (Taiwanese actress Elaine Jin). … more »
The Toronto International Film Festival’s 41st chapter runs 8-18 September 2016 and will feature 397 feature and short films from 83 countries screening across 16 programs. As in previous years, overall content from Asia is proportionally scarce. East Asia’s trio … more »