In Yuya Ishii’s drama, happiness gradually finds you – if you let it.
Tag: 2017
A Taxi of Coldness
A cab driver and his passenger play a game of wits in Kim Joon-ha’s tense short.
Oversized Cops
Four blundering policemen must choose between food and their jobs in Phuwanit Pholdee and Chanon Yingyong’s buddy comedy.
Buddies in India
Wang Baoqiang’s modern day reimagining of the Journey to the West is a manic, bizarre but still entertaining adaptation.
Wu Kong
Needlessly serious, this reimagining of Sun Wukong's origin isn't what I would call good, but it's a blast to watch nonetheless.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Director Fumihiko Sori enters the Gate of Truth and shows us that transforming animation to live action can be just as horrific and dangerous as human transmutation.
The Empty Hands
Empty hands and empty hearts take centre stage in Chapman To’s sports drama.
Two Princesses, Journey to the West
Are you tired of competently-made Journey to the West films? Don’t worry. Two Princesses has you covered.
Jailbreak
You might have seen everything Jailbreak has to offer before, but this Cambodian martial arts thriller still has its moments.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Saiki Kusuo’s live-action film is just like his life: an absolute disaster.
The Bros
Two wayward sons must adapt to the old ways at a tense family funeral.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1 (Newbies)
I look at Takashi Miike’s adaptation of the world-famous manga – for those who aren’t too familiar with it.
The Asian Cinema Critic 