Spirited Away
Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi, Mari Natsuki
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
Why you'll love it
A critically acclaimed Japanese animated film that offers a fantastical and emotionally rich story.
Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
A South Korean black comedy thriller showcasing class disparities, which gained international acclaim and won multiple awards.
Oldboy
Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
Why you'll love it
A South Korean neo-noir action thriller known for its intense storyline and a famous one-shot hallway fight scene.
In the Mood for Love
Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ping-Lam Siu
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
Why you'll love it
A beautifully filmed romantic drama that is considered a masterpiece of modern Asian cinema.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning wuxia film that combines martial arts action with a compelling story.