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Basil Baradaran

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Comedy, Drama, Japan, Musical

This is I

4/14/2026

A transgender icon looks back on her life in Yusaku Matsumoto’s musical comedy-drama.
Psychological, Satire, Thriller, Vietnam

Bunny!!

4/1/2026

It’s Complicated is the only accurate relationship status for the characters in Than Tranh’s satirical comedy-thriller.

3/31/2026

5 Asian Animated Films NOT From Japan
3/30/2026

The Way We Talk

Three deaf twenty‑somethings in Hong Kong navigate identity and systemic barriers in Adam Wong’s drama.
3/27/2026

The Scent of Pho

National dish of Vietnam, Pho, takes centre stage in this occasionally disjointed, but always charming dramedy.

No Other Choice

Comedy, Korea, Satire

11/28/2025

By

siibillamlaw
4 Times Studio Ghibli Made You Cry

Video

11/28/2025

By

siibillamlaw
Lost in the Spotlight

Comedy, Drama, Indonesia

11/28/2025

By

siibillamlaw

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