Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels takes place on the streets of Hong Kong. The story revolves around a man named “The Killer” who is a professional assassin. The Killer tries to cope with his loneliness and internal conflicts and hires a young woman named “Killer” as his new assistant. While continuing their work, they unexpectedly start forming a connection with each other.
The Good, The Bad, The Weird
As the name suggests, inspired by the film The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, The Good, The Bad, The Weird tells the story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchurian Desert. They are Do-won, known as “The Good,” Chang-yi, referred to as “The Bad,” and Tae-goo, known as “The Weird.”
Battle Royale
Based on Koushun Takami’s novel of the same name, Battle Royale is set in a dystopian future. The story focuses on a government program called “Battle Royale,” established due to the breakdown of laws and the increase in youth rebellions in Japan. Battle Royale begins when a group of high school students suddenly wake up on an island. Battle Royale is among the best East Asian films.
The Cave of the Yellow Dog
The Cave of the Yellow Dog depicts the life of a Mongolian family. The story revolves around Nansal, a girl who is the daughter of a semi-nomadic family. The family lives in a yurt in a remote village in Mongolia and maintains a traditional way of life. Nansal is a girl filled with imagination and a desire for exploration.
Train to Busan
Train to Busan begins with the story of businessman Seok-woo and his young daughter Soo-an. Soo-an wants to go to Busan to visit her mother. However, an unexpected zombie outbreak occurs while they are traveling on the train. As the train is rapidly invaded by zombies, the passengers struggle to survive.
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