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
An animated fantasy film that follows a young girl navigating a mysterious spirit world, showcasing themes of growth and resilience.
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 darkly comedic thriller that explores class disparity in South Korea through the story of a poor family scheming to become employed by a wealthy family.
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 gripping revenge thriller that delves into themes of vengeance and redemption, known for its intense storytelling and shocking twists.
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 martial arts film that combines action with a poignant love story set in ancient China.
The Farewell
Shuzhen Zhao, Awkwafina, X Mayo
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.
Why you'll love it
A heartfelt story about a Chinese-American woman who returns to China under the guise of a wedding to stealthily say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother.