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Family, Fantasy, Musical, Taiwan

The Fantasy of the Deer Warrior

4/21/2026

The wolves are China in Zhang Ying’s campy kids film.
Comedy, Drama, Hong Kong, Sci Fi

Ciao UFO

4/17/2026

An endearing medley of Hong Kong places and symbols spanning the 1980s to the 2000s, this film captures the bittersweet essence of growing up in a rapidly changing city.

4/14/2026

This is I

A transgender icon looks back on her life in Yusaku Matsumoto’s musical comedy-drama.
4/1/2026

Bunny!!

It’s Complicated is the only accurate relationship status for the characters in Than Tranh’s satirical comedy-thriller.
3/31/2026

5 Asian Animated Films NOT From Japan

The Way We Talk

Drama, Hong Kong

11/28/2025

By

Vivien Leung
The Scent of Pho

Comedy, Drama, Vietnam

11/28/2025

By

siibillamlaw
No Other Choice

Comedy, Korea, Satire

11/28/2025

By

siibillamlaw

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