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    George Takei's Allegiance 2016 POSTER

    George Takei's Allegiance

    2016

    English

    8.3

    3

    Action

    east asian lead

    family

    imprisonment

    love

    musical

    Musical

    world war ii

    Lorenzo Thione Lorenzo Thione Director Michael K. Lee Michael K. Lee as Frankie Suzuki Marcus Choi Marcus Choi as Johnny Goto Lea Salonga Lea Salonga as Kei Kimura George Takei George Takei as Sam Kimura / Ojii-chan
    Inspired by the true-life experience of its star George Takei, Allegiance follows one family's extraordinary journey in this untold American story following the events of Pearl Harbor. Their loyalty was questioned, their freedom taken away, but their spirit could never be broken.
    Friend 2 2013 POSTER

    Friend 2

    2013

    Korean

    6.2

    3

    33%

    57%

    Action

    busan, south korea

    Crime

    Drama

    east asian lead

    gang war

    Kyung-taek Kwak Kyung-taek Kwak Director Lee Ho-Cheol Lee Ho-Cheol as Woo-bin Kim Woo-bin Kim as Choi Sung Hun Kim Se-Jeong Kim Se-Jeong as Eun-gi's lover Lee Ho-Cheol Lee Ho-Cheol as Prison thug
    Joon-seok is sent to prison for his involvement in Dong-soo's death. He meets Dong-soo's son in prison, keeps his identity a secret, and agrees to join forces when he is released. All of their plans fall apart when Sung-hoon finds out the truth.
    Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy 2022 POSTER

    Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy

    2022

    English

    6.3

    5

    49%

    49%

    Action

    Comedy

    Documentary

    east asian lead

    stand-up comedy

    Sebastian DiNatale Sebastian DiNatale Director Ronny Chieng Ronny Chieng as Self
    Ronny Chieng shares his rage at online critics, gratitude for nerds, bewilderment with irrational skeptics and unique cure for racism in this special.
    Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story 2018 POSTER

    Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

    2018

    English

    7.1

    1

    75%

    75%

    baseball

    comeback

    Documentary

    east asian lead

    Sport

    sports

    taiwan

    taiwanese

    Frank W Chen Frank W Chen Director John Hsu John Hsu as Self Ron Wolforth Ron Wolforth as Self Jessica Kung Jessica Kung as Self Patrick Day Patrick Day as Self
    The first and only Taiwanese player for the New York Yankees, Chien-Ming Wang held many titles: American League Wins Leader, World Series Champion, Olympian, Time 100 Most Influential, and The Pride of Taiwan. He had it all - until a 2008 injury forever altered the course of his career. Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story - named after the late sinking action on his signature pitch - follows the rise and fall of the international icon as he fights his way back into the Major Leagues through endless rehab programs and lengthy stints away from home, carrying the weight of the world on his battered shoulder. A poignant and intimate account of Wang’s steadfast quest, Late Life tells the story of a man who is unwilling to give up and unable to let go.
    I Am Bruce Lee 2012 POSTER

    I Am Bruce Lee

    2012

    English

    7.4

    6

    75%

    78%

    biography

    Biography

    Documentary

    east asian lead

    filmmaking

    martial artist

    martial arts

    martial arts master

    Pete McCormack Pete McCormack Director Jackie Chan Jackie Chan as Actor on Enter the Dragon Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood as Self Sharon Tate Sharon Tate as Self Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke as Self
    Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
    Blue Bayou 2021 POSTER

    Blue Bayou

    2021

    English

    7.1

    60

    75%

    93%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    east asian lead

    family

    international adoption

    korean

    korean american

    louisiana

    Justin Chon Justin Chon Director Vondie Curtis-Hall Vondie Curtis-Hall as Barry Boucher Emory Cohen Emory Cohen as Denny Alicia Vikander Alicia Vikander as Kathy LeBlanc Martin Bats Bradford Martin Bats Bradford as Lajon
    As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
    Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey 2000 POSTER

    Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

    2000

    English

    8.0

    8

    Action

    behind the scenes

    Biography

    Documentary

    east asian lead

    interview

    martial arts

    philosophy

    retrospective

    Bruce Lee Bruce Lee Director Jackie Chan Jackie Chan as (archive footage) Biao Yuen Biao Yuen as (archive footage) Peter Mark Richman Peter Mark Richman as Duke Paige Pierre Berton Pierre Berton as Self
    Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.
    The Half of It 2020 POSTER

    The Half of It

    2020

    English

    6.9

    70

    97%

    81%

    Action

    Comedy

    coming of age

    Drama

    east asian lead

    high school

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    small town

    Alice Wu Alice Wu Director Catherine Curtin Catherine Curtin as Colleen Munsky Enrique Murciano Enrique Murciano as Deacon Flores MacIntyre Dixon MacIntyre Dixon as Father Shanley Spencer Wawak Spencer Wawak as Hangout Dude
    Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.
    Okja 2017 POSTER

    Okja

    2017

    English

    7.3

    156

    87%

    81%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    east asian lead

    environmentalist

    monster

    new york city

    Sci-Fi

    slaughterhouse

    twins

    Joon-ho Bong Joon-ho Bong Director Phillip Garcia Phillip Garcia as Diego Alejandro Jake Gyllenhaal Jake Gyllenhaal as Johnny Wilcox Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as Lucy Mirando / Nancy Mirando Devon Bostick Devon Bostick as Silver
    A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.
    Crazy Rich Asians 2018 POSTER

    Crazy Rich Asians

    2018

    English

    6.9

    233

    91%

    76%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Drama

    east asian lead

    professor

    Romance

    singapore

    wealthy family

    wedding

    Jon M. Chu Jon M. Chu Director Sonoya Mizuno Sonoya Mizuno as Araminta Lee Gemma Chan Gemma Chan as Astrid Young Teo Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor Young Kheng Hua Tan Kheng Hua Tan as Kerry Chu
    An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
    Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive 1989 POSTER

    Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive

    1989

    English

    5.9

    1

    Action

    briefcase

    Comedy

    Crime

    culture clash

    dark comedy

    east asian lead

    hong kong

    tastelessness

    Wayne Wang Wayne Wang Director Victor Wong Victor Wong as Blind Man Cora Miao Cora Miao as Money Dennis Dun Dennis Dun as Narrator John Chan John Chan as The Son-in-Law
    A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.
    Gymkata 1985 POSTER

    Gymkata

    1985

    English

    4.4

    13

    17%

    39%

    Action

    east asian lead

    gymnast

    karate

    kung fu

    Thriller

    Robert Clouse Robert Clouse Director Tadashi Yamashita Tadashi Yamashita as Eastern Trainer John Barrett John Barrett as Gomez Buck Kartalian Buck Kartalian as The Kahn Richard Norton Richard Norton as Zamir
    U.S. agents send a gymnastic martial artist to secure a missile-base site in the savage country of Parmistan.
    Game of Death 1978 POSTER

    Game of Death

    1978

    Cn

    5.9

    100

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    east asian lead

    fighting

    martial arts

    one against many

    revenge

    sword fight

    Thriller

    Robert Clouse Robert Clouse Director Betty Ting Pei Betty Ting Pei as Biao Yuen Biao Yuen as Billy Lo Tony Chiu Wai Leung Tony Chiu Wai Leung as David Mars Mars as Thug
    A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.
    The Farewell 2019 POSTER

    The Farewell

    2019

    English

    129

    97%

    87%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    east asian lead

    family relationships

    family reunion

    grandmother

    grandparent grandchild relationship

    wedding

    Lulu Wang Lulu Wang Director Awkwafina Awkwafina as Billi Tzi Ma Tzi Ma as Haiyan Ines Laimins Ines Laimins as Kathy Gil Perez-Abraham Gil Perez-Abraham as Tony
    A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
    Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes 2015 POSTER

    Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes

    2015

    English

    7.7

    5

    92%

    92%

    13th century

    Action

    assassin

    Drama

    east asian lead

    History

    marco polo

    Alik Sakharov Alik Sakharov Director Tom Wu Tom Wu as Hundred Eyes Benedict Wong Benedict Wong as Kublai Khan Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh as Lotus Olivia Cheng Olivia Cheng as Mei Lin
    The episode shows the origin of Hundred Eyes and how his relationship with Kublai Khan and Prince Jingim came about. Before losing his sight and before pledging his service to Kublai Khan, who was Hundred Eyes who became a deadly assassin and trained Marco Polo.
    Romeo Must Die 2000 POSTER

    Romeo Must Die

    2000

    English

    6.1

    85

    33%

    61%

    Action

    Crime

    east asian lead

    hip-hop

    martial arts

    oakland, california

    Thriller

    Andrzej Bartkowiak Andrzej Bartkowiak Director Keith Dallas Keith Dallas as Bouncer Jet Li Jet Li as Han Sing Ronin Wong Ronin Wong as New Prisoner William MacDonald William MacDonald as Officer
    Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!
    Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America 2019 POSTER

    Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America

    2019

    English

    7.4

    5

    asian

    asian american

    Comedy

    east asian lead

    stand-up comedy

    Sebastian DiNatale Sebastian DiNatale Director Ronny Chieng Ronny Chieng as Self
    Ronny Chieng ("The Daily Show," "Crazy Rich Asians") takes center stage in this stand-up special and riffs on modern American life and more.
    Umma 2022 POSTER

    Umma

    2022

    English

    4.7

    74

    32%

    51%

    Action

    death of mother

    Drama

    east asian lead

    farm

    Horror

    korean american

    motherhood

    Mystery

    woman director

    Iris K. Shim Iris K. Shim Director Tom Yi Tom Yi as Amanda's Uncle Fivel Stewart Fivel Stewart as Chris Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney as Danny Odeya Rush Odeya Rush as River
    Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother.
    Minari 2020 POSTER

    Minari

    2020

    English

    7.4

    83

    98%

    92%

    a24

    Action

    american dream

    arkansas

    church

    Drama

    east asian lead

    farmland

    Lee Isaac Chung Lee Isaac Chung Director Ed Spinelli Ed Spinelli as Church member Steven Yeun Steven Yeun as Jacob Will Patton Will Patton as Paul Yuh-Jung Youn Yuh-Jung Youn as Soonja
    A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
    Empire of Silver 2009 POSTER

    Empire of Silver

    2009

    Chinese

    6.1

    2

    59%

    51%

    Action

    banking

    Biography

    Drama

    east asian lead

    Family

    feminism

    History

    parent

    period drama

    religion

    Romance

    Christina Yao Christina Yao Director Jennifer Tilly Jennifer Tilly as Mrs. Landdeck Jonathan Kos-Read Jonathan Kos-Read as Pastor Landdeck Aaron Kwok Aaron Kwok as Third Master Tien Niu Tien Niu as Yu Feng
    In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
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