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Taiwan

Review: “Afterword” Bridges Taipei and New York in a Metatextual Examination of Fiction

By Brian Hioe

Hong Kong

Interview: Director Brian Hung Illuminates Hong Kong’s Ethnic Minorities in “Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Patti Chai”

By Jianne Soriano

Japan

Review: “Akashi” Documents a Japanese Canadian Artist’s Re-Exploration of Family, Relationships, and Homeland

By Brian Hioe

South Korea

Review: Korean Historical Film “Hallan” Confronts the Buried Horror of the Jeju 4.3 Uprising

By Jianne Soriano

Taiwan

Review: Macau-Set “I Blew Out The Candles Before Making A Wish” Serves Cinematic Splendor and Character Charm, But No Social Critiques

By Brian Hioe

Taiwan

Review: “Last Night in Taipei” Aimlessly Meanders through its Chance Encounter Premise

By Brian Hioe

South Korea

Review: With “Colony”, Yeon Sang-ho Continues Coasting Off “Train to Busan’s” Momentum

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Sheep in the Box” Is a Muddled Take on Technology, Family, and Grief

By Jianne Soriano

China

Review: Chinese Action Flick “Operation Hadal” Drowns in Its Own Ambition and Absurdity

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: K-Movie “The King’s Warden” Blends Comedy and Drama for a Refreshing Take on a Tragic Story

By Jianne Soriano

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