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Due West: Our Sex Journey
A coming of age story of a young man’s sexual awakening, Hong Kong Category III-style…
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Ordinary Person
A serial killer case in the 1980s sees a detective drawn into a web of corruption and moral complexity…
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Start-Up
An unenjoyable comedic ‘coming of age’ romp that never gains energy. Ma Dong-seok fans can give this a miss…
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A Rolling Stone
An absorbing, atmospheric and occasionally dark study of parental love and obsession…
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Isao Takahata And His Tale Of The Princess Kaguya
A fascinating insight into Studio Ghibli and the creation of a masterpiece…
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Dying to Survive
Poignant comedy-drama where social issues and complex moral questions are presented with a sprinkle of humour…