In this season that has seen families unable to be together as normal and political…uh…complications…WTF ASIA presents a story of a politician’s family that undergoes strife when the daughter goes missing. Available in Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 140: The Truth Beneath (2016)

And now for a movie about an election that goes more smoothly than the 2020 US Presidential Election. No, there is no Reese Witherspoon here, but there is a scene where a character grinds up a spoon and eats it. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 139: Election (2005)

Bad Boys for Life   Available in Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. The site was not cooperating with me, so I may have missed some of ones that I normally include. Approximately 98 minutes.     It is … Continue reading WTF ASIA 138: Her Brother (1960)

 This week, I present a movie about both the founding of a nation and its reconnection with its religious roots. The nation, by the way, is Pakistan. This is, Khamosh Pani, otherwise known as Silent Waters. Available on Youtube. Approximately 91 … Continue reading WTF ASIA 137: Khamosh Pani (2003)

It is the time of year when big city bigshots return to their small-town roots to bicker with family members about politics and religion and whose kid that really is and what to do with daddy’s corpse. Available in Australia, Canada, the United … Continue reading WTF ASIA 136: White Sun (2016)

Are we human or are we dancer? Available in Australia, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 144 minutes.   Mumtaz has grown up in a Muslim community  in Uttar Pradesh with her loving mother and father. Then, … Continue reading WTF ASIA 135: Chandni Bar (2001)

Yes, I am talking to you. Available in Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 137 minutes.         Mr. Kim works as a taxi driver in Seoul. He is prepared for a fine day of work … Continue reading WTF ASIA 134: A Taxi Driver (2017)

Forget it, Jake. Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 136 minutes.     For a movie that is well over two hours long, it dispenses with one part of its premise very quickly. Qin … Continue reading WTF ASIA 133: Detective Chinatown (2015)

Small town Japan may have bad customer service, but at least you get extra food sometimes. Available in Australia, Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 130 minutes.       Content warning: depiction of animal cruelty A Yakuza meeting … Continue reading WTF ASIA 132: Gozu (2003)

No, this is not the Vince Vaughn movie. Available on…Facebook (?) as Matir Moina. The video quality is horrible. Approximately 93-98 minutes.       Anu is a young boy living in East Pakistan. Though his father, Kazi, is a … Continue reading WTF ASIA 131: The Clay Bird (2002)

Did you see Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies? Did you see the extended versions? If so, then there is no reason why you would not be able to sit through a movie that is three hours and forty-four … Continue reading WTF ASIA 130: Lagaan (2001)

Who knew that protecting a princess would be so violent and unpleasant? Available in the United States and…really? Just the United States? Well, maybe a few other countries. Approximately 158 minutes.         The year is 1375. The 7-year-old Ming Dynasty … Continue reading WTF ASIA 129: Musa (2001)

Two brothers on divergent paths and the parents who have to struggle to figure out what to do with them. Available in Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 156 minutes.   It … Continue reading WTF ASIA 128: A Sun (2019)

A young woman takes the place of her father in combating a foreign foe in a tale of patriotism and sacrifice. And if you already have an Amazon Prime account, then you don’t have to spend thirty bucks for it. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 126: Raazi (2018)

A movie about family, a movie about romance, a movie about…oh…oh no…no…nononono…oh…okay…? Oh dear… Available in Australia, Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 133 minutes. This movie can sometimes be difficult to describe scene by scene, mostly … Continue reading WTF ASIA 125: Oasis (2002)

A father’s absence can be painful, but his return can be as well. Available…erm…online…but you may need to find subtitles separately. Approximately 133 minutes.   In 1967, Gengnian and Xiuqing had a baby boy, whom they named, Xiangyang. Early on, … Continue reading WTF ASIA 124: Sunflower (2005)

Putting the cult in cultural appropriation. Available in the United States and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 130 minutes.     In a bustling city, Minjung and her friend Mina set up a fortune-telling business in a small section of a building in … Continue reading WTF ASIA 123: The Voice of Water  (2014)

School. School. School. School itself is such a controversial subject these days. Personally, I am glad to not have to worry about that now. Also, I hate taking tests. Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe a few … Continue reading WTF ASIA 122: Bad Genius (2017)

Family…can’t live with them…can’t…   The Just Watch site is being silly, but I found it on the Criterion Channel. Approximately 127 minutes.     Neeta is a university student pursuing her M.A. who also has a tutoring job. She … Continue reading WTF ASIA 121: The Cloud-Capped Star (1960)

Are you feeling lonely? Alone? A little trapped? Maybe a little claustrophobic? Stuck in the dark? Is the world falling in on you? Are you too dependent on your phone? Well, I have a movie for you. Available in Australia, Canada, France, the … Continue reading WTF ASIA 120: Tunnel (2016)