Filmed by Indonesian workers during their working hours on rubber and palm oil plantations, this film exposes the devastating role of militarism and repression more
Filmed by Indonesian workers during their working hours on rubber and palm oil plantations, this film exposes the devastating role of militarism and repression in building the “global economy”. Through chilling first hand accounts, hilarious improvised interventions, collective debate and archival footage, the film explores the relationships between trade, Third World debt, and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank. close
Finding Joy tells the story of Lukas, a frustrated writer who feels trapped by the expectations of his ambitious wife Brita. Then he meets Joy, a Korean more
Finding Joy tells the story of Lukas, a frustrated writer who feels trapped by the expectations of his ambitious wife Brita. Then he meets Joy, a Korean dance student, under strange circumstances and spends a wonderful night with her before they go their separate ways. Lukas tries to work on his relationship but can't quite shake the memory of his encounter with Joy and eventually decides to drop everything to go and look for her. He arrives in Seoul with no contact details for her, only the vague idea that he'll find her if it's meant to be. close
Simon Yam, gang boss, turns himself in to the cops in order to spare his buddies. He spends ten long years in jail during which his no good wife gambles more
Simon Yam, gang boss, turns himself in to the cops in order to spare his buddies. He spends ten long years in jail during which his no good wife gambles away all his money and raises his little daughter into an ungrateful slutty teen with an attitude. When he returns to his former life. He generously loans money to a high class gal, Cecilia Yip with financial troubles. His wife and daughter leave him. In despair over the mess he has made of his life, he proposes to Cecilia hoping to start over and go straight. In spite of their different class status, the two fall for each other and make a go of her failing factory. close
Kanae, who broke up with her husband and moved to her uncle's house, met two men when her father, a university professor, collapsed. Michihara, a wealthy more
Kanae, who broke up with her husband and moved to her uncle's house, met two men when her father, a university professor, collapsed. Michihara, a wealthy man and Miyashita, a youth scholar. Kanae is attracted to Miyashita, but ... close
A grandfather is on the brink of bankruptcy and brings his grandchildren back to the community that made nd shaped him, only to find that the place is no longer the same.
A grandfather is on the brink of bankruptcy and brings his grandchildren back to the community that made nd shaped him, only to find that the place is no longer the same. close
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful more
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country. close
A self-conceited story about Jae-yoon, a married film professor in his 40's who tries hard to seduce an assistant that he finds attractive. He thought more
A self-conceited story about Jae-yoon, a married film professor in his 40's who tries hard to seduce an assistant that he finds attractive. He thought his wife and assistant were both his, but things were not as they seemed. close
Masaki Tezuka‘s live-action adaptation of “Rescue Wings” deviates from the original by centering around a female rookie pilot played by 16-year-old actress more
Masaki Tezuka‘s live-action adaptation of “Rescue Wings” deviates from the original by centering around a female rookie pilot played by 16-year-old actress (only 15 at the time of filming) Yuko Takayama. After her mother is saved, Haruka Kawashima joins an elite air rescue team and decides she wants to become the first female pilot of a UH－60J (Japanese version of the Black Hawk) rescue helicopter. She goes through harsh, rigorous training and must overcome her emotions for the serious job of saving lives. After several mistakes she’s bluntly told she’s not good enough to be a rescue pilot, but the conflict only makes her more determined. One day, an F-15J fighter plane goes missing from radar and Kawashima receives the distress call. On reserve fuel and the struggling against all odds, she must accomplish her mission at any cost. close
'The Lithium Revolution' approaches current issues as for example environmental problems, the scarcity of resources and the population growth. The focus, more
'The Lithium Revolution' approaches current issues as for example environmental problems, the scarcity of resources and the population growth. The focus, however, is within the general claim for prosperity within the emerging countries. This film does not just name the problems but also offers a possible solution. Environmental friendly mobility, which major problems are high efficiency batteries. It is a smart and eye opening documentary about the connected structures within a global environment and market. close
San-hun provides protection to small entrepreneurs and knocks out money from credit debtors. Earnings collector lowers on slot machines, and also helps more
San-hun provides protection to small entrepreneurs and knocks out money from credit debtors. Earnings collector lowers on slot machines, and also helps the sister to provide for his son.
One day a man meets a high school student Yun-hee, with whom he strikes up a strange friendship. Heroes of the criminal drama share experiences and tragic stories from the past. The schoolgirl helps San-hun revive love in the soul and becomes the only one who manages to find the way to his heart. The plot of the film “Dumpster” is partly based on real events from the life of director Yang Ik-Yun. The picture received the main prize at the Montreal festival Fantasia. close
Nakula experienced an event that changed and haunted his life. He then established a relationship with Aluna, a new student at his school. His relationship more
Nakula experienced an event that changed and haunted his life. He then established a relationship with Aluna, a new student at his school. His relationship with Aluna also made him realize so he could make peace with his past. close
Formerly a troubled youth, a monk is given charge of a Buddhist temple that is neglected by superstitious villagers who are under the spell of a fake psychic.
Formerly a troubled youth, a monk is given charge of a Buddhist temple that is neglected by superstitious villagers who are under the spell of a fake psychic. close
Akil is a depressed young man who has suicidal tendencies but he could never bring himself to commit suicide. His attempts to die always fail miserably more
Akil is a depressed young man who has suicidal tendencies but he could never bring himself to commit suicide. His attempts to die always fail miserably until he finds the perfect solution: a quirky assassination agency that helps kill suicidal people. The assassination will be anonymous. He would not know the details about who the assassin is, even when or where he will die. This was ideal for Akil, until he falls for a girl he meets, Zara. Suddenly, he starts to have second thoughts on taking his life. close
The individuals that comprise the Tokyo MER team rush to on-site disasters and accidents, performing life-saving treatment thanks to the OR equipped within more
The individuals that comprise the Tokyo MER team rush to on-site disasters and accidents, performing life-saving treatment thanks to the OR equipped within their vehicle. Their one mission is simple: leave no one dead. But conflicts arise when an unprecedented event rocks Yokohama after a bomb explodes in Landmark Tower, leaving thousands fighting to escape. Although the chief doctor Kitami believes they should not wait and presses for a quick dispatch, the more level-headed Chief Kamoi of the elite Yokohama MER thinks otherwise — they need to wait until the area is safe to enter, or they won’t be able to save anyone. close
