From film festivals to new releases, find the latest reviews from contemporary East and Southeast Asian cinema here, written by the Filmed in Ether team.
E J-yong's social drama, The Bacchus Lady, is a tale of tragedy and loneliness and has a lot to say about the country's attitude towards the elderly....
Set during Japan's occupation of Korea, Hur Jin-ho brings the story of the last Korean royal to life in blockbuster Korean biopic, The Last Princess....
Filmmaker Lee Joon-ik turns his gaze once again on Korean history with Dongju: The Life of a Poet, a biopic set during Japan's occupation of Korea. ...
All aboard the South Korean zombie thrill ride, Train to Busan, the live action debut of filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho and the country's first zombie blockbuster....
Our Huff and Puff Journey continues Daigo Matsui's brand of teenage pop filmmaking with a heartfelt story of fleeting youth and adventure at its core....
At five hours long, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Happy Hour's focus on women, communication and emotional intimacy makes it one of the year's most intriguing films....