10 Films that will change the way you see oriental cinema

With its expressive actors and interesting arguments, Asia has managed to capture its own ideal of beauty, which sets it apart from any production we are used to when it comes to the history of cinema.

O awesome.club compiled for you ten oriental films that will hook you with their plots from beginning to end.

The film tells the story of a former boxer who, after serving a prison sentence, dedicates himself to working part-time as a parking lot attendant. His monotonous life takes a turn when he meets Jung Hwa (Han Hyo-joo), a woman with progressive blindness who, despite her condition and all the work and personal complexities that this entails, maintains a very positive attitude towards life. Slowly, love blossoms between them, making him capable of doing anything for Jung Hwa… including leaving her.

An ideal movie for those days when we need to sit down and watch something that makes us believe in love. This production was highly acclaimed by the critics, having an unexpected success in its country. You couldn’t expect less, it’s extremely moving!

A busy man named Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) must take his daughter (with whom he has a troubled relationship) to Busan to visit her mother. But what starts out as a calm train ride turns into a nightmare when a zombie epidemic infects the passengers and they start attacking. The survivors must band together to get to Busan alive, the only place that hasn’t been infected by the disease, causing Seok-woo to be forced to give up his selfishness and learn to work as a team if he wants to save his daughter from harm.

A proposal that will catch the lovers of zombie movies! It’s almost a must to watch this production. She broke attendance records at home on her debut, quickly gaining popularity abroad.

The film begins with Kim Suni (Park Bo Young), a 60-year-old woman who visits an old family country house where she lived in 1965, because of a lung disease. The walk brings back memories of her youth, when she lived there with her widowed mother and younger sister, who were constantly humiliated by the boss. Back then, rancor and her vulnerable health made her serious and distant. But everything changes when she meets a wild young man that her family decides to temporarily help and for whom she feels a deep rejection. As time passes, she begins to teach him how to read and how to behave in society. She becomes so interested in the boy that a beautiful friendship develops between the two.

Its name can be deceiving: it’s not an action movie with scenes of vampires who fight against shirtless athletic werewolves. Nothing is further from reality! You better prepare some tissues, because this story with little touches of fantasy and lots of drama will shed tears.

What would you do if you woke up every day in a different body? Woo-jin, a renowned furniture designer, lives with the certainty that he will wake up with a completely different face every day, even changing gender, age and nationality. But inside, it’s still Woo-jin. His only constant in life is the girl he loves, Yi-soo (Han Hyo-joo). Will he be able to win her despite her uniqueness?

With a recognized cast in South Korea, the protagonist is played by 21 actors. So, if you are interested in meeting famous actors from that country, this is your opportunity. In addition, it has a very different story from the ones we usually see about love, resulting in entertainment and romance. It was so successful that it had several adaptations in other countries.

A good thriller which tells the story of three longtime friends: Hyun-tae (Ji Sung), a good family man; In-chul (Ju Ji-hoon), a shrewd insurance salesman who takes advantage of his job to cheat; and Min-soo (Lee Kwang Soo), a simple merchant who trusts his friends as if they were his family. Their close bond will be at stake when In-chul and Min-soo, in an attempt to fake a robbery and earn money, end up accidentally involved in the death of Hyun-tae’s parents.

A story that speaks of friendship, greed and guilt🇧🇷 As the film progresses, we’ll see how these emotions affect the characters, making them vulnerable and even cruel to themselves and others.

Of Chinese origin, this film tells the story of a young student named Jing (Zhou Dongyu). In the midst of the Cultural Revolution, with her father in prison and coming from a conservative family, she must prove her loyalty to the regime, traveling to a village to be “re-educated” by the peasants. Jing sees himself as responsible for succeeding in school and demonstrating obedience to authorities for the sake of his mother and siblings. Everything changes when she meets Sun (Shawn Dou), a charming young man, the son of an elite soldier who falls in love with her and tries to win her over. This love can bring them dangers in a social context in which differences are marked and even condemned.

A film as dramatic as it is innocent. The relationship between the protagonists does not need passionate kisses to show the size of this passion. It is full of small and meaningful gestures between the two, which express many emotions.

In the Chinese court of the year 928, under the pretext of preparing a traditional family party of the dynasty to ward off evil spirits, an opulent palace sees the beginning of a battle for power, when the emperor and the prince arrive by surprise to the place to appear united. , next to the convalescent Empress. Among these characters, the other princes, their lovers and even the henchmen develop a story full of betrayals, romance and bloodin an environment where cunning and corruption prevail.

Its poetic title makes reference to the fact that behind great beauty there can be hidden a dark truth. this movie is one of the most expensive productions made in China, with an estimated investment of 45 million dollars, being nominated for best foreign film and best costume design at the Oscars. A sight to behold, with beautiful photographs and an interesting story that has it all: action, drama and romance.

Lian Nishang (Fan Bingbing), a mysterious woman raised by the wolves and ruling in Moonfort, is accused of murder by leaders who want to turn her against the peasants. For that, they send a strong and brave man named Zhou Yihang (Lian Nishang) to investigate the crime. But what happens when he starts to fall in love with her?

Of Chinese origin, the story is based on a very popular novel from the same country, written in 1950, and with a trajectory of film and television adaptations. The choreography of the battles and the beauty of the photography adorn a production full of kung fu, revenge and romance🇧🇷

Adaptation of an animated film of the same name, well known worldwide. It focuses on the relationship of a resourceful teenager named Seita (Hoshi Ishida) and his adorable four-year-old sister Setsuko (Mao Sasaki). Both are forced to go through adverse situations in the context of the Second World War, when a bombing leaves them homeless and without family.

Not suitable to see without handkerchiefs (100% crying guaranteed). As you grow fond of the two protagonists, it’s hard not to feel empathy and helplessness for the adversities that must happen in your life. struggle to survive in times of war. In addition to the tragic story, the film has scenes full of tenderness between the two brothers, whose bond is strengthened in the tragedy. In addition, it is a learning experience about the history of the consequences of this military conflict.

On a teacher’s last day of work, instead of saying goodbye to the class, he starts a revenge on the murderers of his little daughter, who are two of his students. While the plot is unraveled and it is clarified who the culprits are, he investigates the history of each of those involved and the consequences of their actions. It also shows how events drive people to madness and to act desperately.

Based on a play, the story has the peculiarity of being told from monologues of the various characters🇧🇷 In this unpredictable plot, we will see different aspects of people in a succession of situations taken to the extreme. Undoubtedly, this movie will keep you on your toes from start to finish.

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