590 Asian Dramas to Watch Now
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4th Period MysteryMovie · 2009 · 86mIn the middle of fourth period, high school student Da-jeong discovers her classmate Tae-gyu dead, and Jeong-hun standing over him with blood on his clothes. To prevent Jeong-hun from being wrongly accused, Da-jeong must help him find the actual killer, who is still somewhere in the school, all before period four ends in under 40 minutes.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 2
Principal: Am I In a Love Story?Movie · 2018 · 110mFollowing her parents' divorce, Shima Sumitomo lives with her mother and struggles to adjust to her stepfather and her high school life. She decides to move to Hokkaido to live with her father. At her new school there, she befriends classmates Gen Tatebayashi and Wao Sakurai, who are the school's most popular students. The school has a strict rule: "Gen and Wao are for everyone," with severe consequences for anyone who violates it. Despite this, Shima Sumitomo finds herself drawn to both Gen and Wao.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.8 - 3
BedevilledMovie · 2010 · 117m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA woman living in Seoul, feeling lost, travels to a secluded island to see a friend from her past. There, she becomes entangled in a devastating pattern of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. As the situation intensifies, her struggle for survival transforms into a gripping story of fighting back.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 4
Blood RainMovie · 2005 · 119m · Thriller, MysteryIn 1808, an imperial investigator travels to a beautiful island to solve a string of brutal killings. The islanders are convinced a ghost is to blame, seeking vengeance for a miscarriage of justice from years prior. However, the investigator believes a different explanation exists.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 5
School Day of the DeadMovie · 2000 · 100mA group of students stages a play by a classmate who recently died by suicide. The play centers on a tragic, old legend of a forbidden romance between two teachers at the school. As the students research the legend, some girls uncover information about it and about their classmate's life. Soon after, the girls begin dying in what appear to be accidents.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.2 - 6
ParksMovie · 2017 · 118mJun, a university student, encounters Haru, a high schooler searching for Sachiko, her father's former girlfriend. Their paths cross with Tokio, Sachiko's grandson, and they discover that Sachiko has passed away. While exploring, they find an open-reel tape containing recordings of Sachiko's articles.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 7
ShibuyaMovie · 2010 · 78mGo Ayano stars as Kazunari Mizusawa, a photographer documenting young women in Shibuya for a project. He's caught off guard when a high school girl (Aimi Satsukawa) erupts in anger, seemingly unnoticed by everyone around him. Intrigued by the incident and driven to understand the allure of Shibuya for young girls, Mizusawa becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her outburst.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0 - 8
HanaMovie · 2006 · 127m · Action, Drama, HistoryIn a poor district of Edo, a young samurai named Soza is tasked by his clan with avenging his father's death. Lacking skill as a swordsman, he prefers a simple life among the locals, teaching children literacy. When he finally locates the man responsible, Soza must choose between upholding the samurai code and seeking a path of peace and reconciliation.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 9
Going by the BookMovie · 2007 · 102m · Comedy, Action, CrimePolice Chief Seung-u stages a bank robbery simulation. However, a strict officer becomes overly invested in the role-playing, and the exercise unexpectedly veers off course.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 10
g@me.Movie · 2003 · 112mA promising advertising executive's world is shattered when a demanding client sabotages his major project worth three billion yen. Seeking revenge, he devises a plan, and unexpectedly enlists the help of his enemy's daughter, who agrees to participate in a staged kidnapping. This film is adapted from Keigo Higashino's bestselling novel, "The Name of the Game is Kidnapping."IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 11
Ju-On: Black GhostMovie · 2009 · 61m · Fantasy, HorrorA mysterious cyst begins to grow on a young woman's body, a physical manifestation of a supernatural grudge. As it expands, it slowly drains her of life, seemingly seeking revenge for an unknown past transgression.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0 - 12
My Boyfriend Is Type BMovie · 2005 · 96m"My Boyfriend is Type B" is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy based on the Japanese theory that blood type influences personality. The story centers on a heroine who is Type A – known for being reserved – and her love interest, who is Type B – often characterized as passionate but irresponsible.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 13
Life and Death on the ShoreMovie · 2017 · 155mIn 1945, at the close of World War II, Saku arrives on the island of Kakeromajima leading navy special forces. The island children admire him, and he enjoys learning their local song and sharing drinks with his team. Toe, an elementary school teacher on Kakeromajima, develops feelings for Saku.IMDb 5.5TMDB 8.0 - 14
HomunculusMovie · 2021 · 119m · Drama, ThrillerA homeless man encounters a medical student who offers him money to participate in a surgical procedure called trepanation – drilling a hole in his skull. The procedure unexpectedly grants him the ability to communicate with the hidden, subconscious thoughts of others.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 15
Let's Go, Jets!Movie · 2017 · 121mA group of high school cheerleading students, including Hikari Tomonaga, diligently follow the precise guidance of their teacher, Kaoruko Saotome, as they train for the USA Cheerdance Championship.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 16
My BrotherMovie · 2004 · 112m · DramaThis is the story of two brothers in 1970s Korea, who forge vastly different lives. One pursues a career as a doctor, while the other becomes involved in organized crime. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks, revealing their shared past after one brother is killed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 17
My Tomorrow, Your YesterdayMovie · 2016 · 111m · Romance, DramaTakatoshi Minamiyama, an art student in Kyoto, is instantly smitten with Emi Fukuju on his way to university. He gathers his courage and approaches her, and they begin a happy relationship. However, Emi eventually reveals a secret to him.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 18
Ju-On: White GhostMovie · 2009 · 61m · Fantasy, HorrorA mysterious audio cassette connects several unsettling events: the ghostly appearance of a young girl in a yellow rain hat, a brutal family killing, and the subsequent suicide of a law student who failed his bar exam.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 19
Remotely KilledMovie · 2020 · 46mSix high school classmates connect online during the lockdown following a state of emergency and grapple with the news of a former classmate's suicide. Their conversations take a dark turn as they become entangled in a live-action serial murder.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.6 - 20
Parallel World Love StoryMovie · 2019 · 109mAfter graduating, close friends Takashi Tsurug and Tomohiko Miwa start working at a brain research company. Tomohiko introduces Mayuko Tsuno as his girlfriend, shocking Takashi, who had secretly admired her for years from across the train tracks during university. Later, Takashi wakes up to find Mayuko making breakfast at his apartment. He'd been introduced to her by Tomohiko, and they've been happily together. However, doubts begin to creep in as Tomohiko vanishes, leaving Takashi questioning whether his memories are real.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.9 - 21
MasqueradeMovie · 2012 · 131m · Drama, HistoryTo save his kingdom from descending into turmoil after the king is poisoned, a commoner who bears an uncanny resemblance to him secretly assumes the throne, risking his own life in the process.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 22
Rise of the LegendMovie · 2014 · 131m · Drama, ActionChina, 1868. Corruption plagues the Imperial Court, causing widespread hardship. Lei Gong, the ruthless head of the Black Tiger gang, has long sought to overthrow the leader of the Northern Sea. He recruits Fei, a fearless fighter, who succeeds in killing the Northern Sea leader in a brutal battle. Just as Lei Gong consolidates his power over the port, a new gang, the Orphans, emerges. Led by Fei's childhood friend Huo, the Orphans aim to eradicate all criminal influence from the port.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 23
Art of the Devil 3Movie · 2008 · 85m · Thriller, Horror, MysteryWhen Ta's mother is poisoned by his father, he's thrust into a perilous world of demons as his family resorts to black magic to resurrect her.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.8 - 24
GassohMovie · 2015 · 87mIn 1868, three young men enlist in the Shogitai, the Shogunate's elite fighting force. The Shogitai battles fiercely to preserve the feudal military dictatorship, the Bakufu system, from being dismantled.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.6 - 25
Mifune: The Last SamuraiMovie · 2016 · 81m · DocumentaryThis is a look at the life and career of Toshirō Mifune (1920-1997), the most famous actor of Japan's Golden Age of film.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 26
BA:BO - Miracle of Giving FoolMovie · 2008 · 99m · Comedy, RomanceSeung-ryong runs a small toast shop and struggles with lingering health problems from inhaling briquette gas after his parents' death. His first love returns to Korea, and they reconnect. But his life takes a turn when he discovers his younger sister is ill.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 27
Blue SkyMovie · 2008 · 86mShiori (Aoi) and her musician boyfriend, Tetsu, move from Kyushu to Tokyo, facing financial hardship as Tetsu pursues his musical ambitions. Tetsu's younger brother joins them, and the two brothers begin performing together. Shiori is then offered a job as a gravure idol, while Tetsu becomes entangled with the local yakuza and cheats on Shiori. Despite his continued feelings for her, the pressures of city life slowly drive Shiori and Tetsu apart.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.0 - 28
CubeMovie · 2021 · 108m · Thriller, Mystery, Science FictionSix people, very different from each other, suddenly find themselves trapped in a never-ending maze of interconnected cube-shaped rooms filled with dangerous traps.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.4 - 29
My Back PageMovie · 2011 · 141mIn 1969, the idealistic Sawada begins his career as a gonzo journalist for a weekly magazine. Two years later, while interviewing activist Umeyama with senior reporter Nakahira, Umeyama claims his group plans to steal arms and take action in April. Sawada is skeptical but drawn to Umeyama's charisma. An incident happens, and Sawada learns of a man's death at an army post.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1 - 30
A Better TomorrowMovie · 2018 · 114mAfter serving time for smuggling, a man seeks a fresh start and reconciliation with his brother, with whom he has a fractured relationship.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.7 - 31
Mozu The MovieMovie · 2015 · 116mA hardened detective, haunted by the loss of his daughter, investigates her suspicious death. His investigation leads him to a chilling urban legend: a villain who infiltrates the dreams and subconscious of the Japanese population. The detective must unravel this mystery, believing it holds the key to his daughter's fate.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.9 - 32
1st Live Concert: Shine A LightMovie · 2010 · 120mThis documentary follows G-Dragon, the iconic leader of the K-pop group BIGBANG, as he navigates his multifaceted career and personal life. The film offers an intimate look at the creative process behind his music, fashion, and artistic endeavors. It explores his journey from a young aspiring artist to a global superstar, showcasing his influence on popular culture and his impact on the music industry.TMDB 9.0 - 33
Lala Pipo: A Lot of PeopleMovie · 2009 · 94mBased on a controversial novel, LALAPIPO explores interconnected stories of sex and relationships in Tokyo. A freelance writer's obsession with his neighbors' intimacy distracts him from his own life, leading to disappointment when he finally finds a partner. His upstairs neighbor's story unfolds as she's seduced by a declining talent scout, moving through various roles in the sex industry. The talent scout's journey reveals his own moral decay. As the film progresses, it delves into the lives of numerous characters, ultimately portraying a bleak landscape within the Japanese sex industry populated by lost souls.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 34
ShiriMovie · 1999 · 125m · Action, Adventure, DramaAmidst heightened political tensions, North Korea's elite 8th Special Forces execute a daring theft: CTX, a highly potent liquid explosive. Their goal is to force a reunification of the divided Koreas under their control. South Korea's intelligence agency, O.P., tasks agents Ryu and Lee with tracking the terrorists and recovering the explosive before it can be used in an attack. Navigating a dangerous world of espionage, the agents face Hee, a skilled female sniper from the 8th who has returned with a personal vendetta against Ryu. The film is a suspenseful blend of action and character drama, exploring the complexities and human impact of international conflict.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 35
Our Shining DaysMovie · 2017 · 103m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceThis inspiring story follows a group of high school students determined to bring their school's struggling Chinese orchestra back to life. Their journey to compete at the national level is filled with obstacles, most notably a competitive rivalry with the school's more established Western orchestra club.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 36
...ingMovie · 2003 · 104m · Drama, RomanceThis film chronicles the life of a young woman who has grown withdrawn due to a chronic illness and a deformed hand. It gently depicts the unique and loving bond between mother and daughter, and Min-ah's gradual blossoming as she forms an unexpected friendship with Young-jae, a lively and optimistic photographer who moves into their building.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 37
High & Low The MovieMovie · 2016 · 129m · ActionChiku is a ravaged town controlled by five warring gangs. A major conflict between Mugen and the Amamiya Brothers resulted in Mugen's dissolution.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 38
Murder, Take OneMovie · 2005 · 115m · Comedy, CrimeA woman is found dead in a hotel room. The police investigation that follows is broadcast live, with cameras documenting every step for the nation to see.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 39
Mulan: Rise of a WarriorMovie · 2009 · 115m · Adventure, Drama, ActionWhen invaders threaten her country, the courageous and resourceful Mulan disguises herself as a man to join the army in place of her aging father. As a soldier, she demonstrates remarkable bravery and skill in intense battles and wartime planning. Mulan suffers the loss of close friends as she gains prominence as a key leader for her nation. But can she secure victory before her true identity is revealed?IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 40
I Am a HeroMovie · 2016 · 126m · Action, Horror, DramaOn his drive home from work, a man witnesses a deadly car crash. The victim appears to be killed instantly. But then, moments later, the deceased rises and walks away, leaving the viewer to question if it was a hallucination or something truly inexplicable.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.4 - 41
Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonMovie · 2000 · 120m · Adventure, Drama, ActionTwo warriors hunting a stolen sword and a dangerous escapee find themselves guided to the daughter of a headstrong, athletic teenage nobleman who is facing a pivotal moment in her life.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 421/11 One EleventhMovie · 2014 · 80mSora Ando is a high school soccer player who decides to quit to focus on his studies. Before his final game, he meets Shiki Wakamiya, a national female soccer player, who offers him advice. After the game, Sora learns of Shiki's death and her life story. Inspired, he chooses to play soccer again, and his renewed passion impacts everyone around him.IMDb 6.2
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Cockroach TideMovie · 2020 · 88mHuman progress generates increasing waste, leading to worsening environmental pollution. Amid growing calls for environmental protection, PDR Biotech develops a genetically engineered "super cockroach" designed for rapid, safe, and controlled garbage elimination. Victor, the company's ambitious leader, intends to showcase this technology globally by transporting the super cockroaches on a freighter. However, during the voyage, hundreds of thousands of the creatures unexpectedly go out of control, attacking and consuming everyone aboard the ship.IMDb 4.1TMDB 6.2 - 44
Hot Young BloodsMovie · 2014 · 121m · Romance, Drama, ComedyThis comedy romance follows a group of young people in Hongseong, South Korea, during the 1980s as they experience a passionate love story. It's a look at the relationships of a generation.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 45
One Missed Call 3: FinalMovie · 2006 · 104m · Horror, MysteryAsuka, a shy and easily intimidated student, is constantly tormented by her classmates. During a class trip to Korea, she devises a plan for revenge: to send them a threatening phone message with deadly consequences if they share it or ignore it.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.7 - 46
Joker GameMovie · 2015 · 108mDuring a fictional World War II, in a major Asian city, Lieutenant Colonel Yuki in Japan proposes the establishment of a spy training school called "D Kikan." Simultaneously, Kato faces execution for disobeying an order. He is then recruited by "D Kikan," undergoes rigorous training, and undertakes his first mission as a spy: to obtain the American ambassador Graham's confidential documents, known as the "Black Note," by infiltrating the international city. A struggle for the "Black Note" develops between Kato, a mysterious woman named Rin, the British Spy Agency, the Soviet Spy Agency, and a radical Japanese army.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8 - 47
CommitmentMovie · 2013 · 113m · Action, Thriller, DramaA man whose father was a North Korean spy chooses a similar path to safeguard his younger sister.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 48
HeroMovie · 2015 · 120mProsecutor Kohei Kuryu is assigned a case complicated by the involvement of a foreign embassy that holds the key to solving it. The case has stalled due to jurisdictional issues protecting the embassy. A crisis then develops, prompting Kuryu and his team to try to uncover the truth hidden within the Neustrian Embassy.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 49
Adrift in TokyoMovie · 2007 · 101m · ComedyA rough character proposes a deal to a law student: he'll cover the student's gambling debt if the student agrees to go with him on a journey through Tokyo.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 50
Gokusen: The MovieMovie · 2009 · 118mKumiko Yamaguchi, known as Yankumi, is the teacher of Akado High School's Class 3D, a group of students who remain resistant to her efforts. This is the concluding episode of the Japanese television series, bringing together current and former members of Class 3D.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.5 - 51
A Man Who Was SupermanMovie · 2008 · 102m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA high-society film producer documents the unusual life of her neighbor, a man convinced he possesses superhuman abilities.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 52
As the Gods WillMovie · 2014 · 117m · Thriller, Horror, ComedyShun Takahata, a bored high school student, wishes for something to break the monotony of his life. His wish is answered when he and his classmates are suddenly forced to participate in deadly children's games. They must confront terrifying creatures, ranging from a talking Daruma doll to a sharp-clawed lucky cat.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 53
KiteMovie · 2014 · 90m · Drama, ActionAfter her mother and policeman father are murdered, Sawa launches a relentless hunt for their killer. She teams up with her father's former partner, Karl Aker, and a shadowy figure from her past, transforming into a ruthless teenage assassin. Sawa navigates the dangerous world of human trafficking, determined to find justice, only to confront a shocking truth.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.3 - 54
Ong Bak 3Movie · 2010 · 95m · Action, Adventure, HistoryTien is captured and nearly killed before being rescued and returned to his village. There, he learns meditation and how to understand his past actions. But his longtime rival soon reappears, challenging Tien to a final duel.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.1 - 55
Forget Me NotMovie · 2015 · 94mTakashi Hayama, a high school junior, instantly falls for Azusa Oribe, and they start dating. However, Azusa reveals that people often forget about her within hours of meeting. Initially skeptical, Takashi soon discovers he's forgotten Azusa. Determined to hold onto her memory, he begins leaving notes for himself and for Azusa.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 56
20th Century Boys 3: RedemptionMovie · 2009 · 156m · Adventure, Mystery, Science FictionThe ultimate confrontation arrives, bringing with it a shocking truth. Who is Friend, and how can he be defeated?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 57
Exam Hell: Broken and MurderousMovie · 2014 · 120mOn the day of his Tokyo University entrance exam, Keisuke Miyahara overslept. To delay the exam, he sends a bomb threat to the school, successfully postponing the start time. He takes the exam and passes. However, at the entrance ceremony, a man named Hiroshi Tanaka confronts Keisuke and threatens him.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0 - 58
Ghost LabMovie · 2021 · 117m · Drama, Horror, Science FictionTwo doctors experience a disturbing event while working at a hospital, and are consumed by a desire to scientifically prove the existence of ghosts.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.5 - 59
Happiness for SaleMovie · 2013 · 106mWhen her father unexpectedly falls ill, Mi-na inherits his small stationery store. She's eager to close it down, seeing it as a burden. However, the store's loyal customers make it difficult for her to sell. And the pleas from the neighborhood children prove impossible to ignore.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 60
Fly, Daddy, FlyMovie · 2006 · 112mA middle-aged businessman, JANG Ga-pil, returns home to discover his daughter has been sexually assaulted by some students, including the popular boxing star KANG Tae-wook. Feeling powerless to defend his daughter due to his lack of resources, Ga-pil plots to attack Kang. The attempt fails, but a fellow student, GO Seung-suk, offers to train Ga-pil in hand-to-hand combat within 45 days.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 61
OutrageMovie · 2010 · 109m · Action, Crime, ThrillerBetrayed by his own bosses, a hardened yakuza gangster ignites a full-scale war. He systematically eliminates anyone who stands in his path, leaving a trail of bodies in a relentless pursuit of vengeance and power.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 62
Detective Conan Drama Special 2: Confrontation With the Men in BlackMovie · 2007 · 108mConan Edogawa, the child detective, is back to solve a murder. A threatening letter targeting a beauty pageant winner, demanding affection, leads him into a dangerous investigation.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3 - 63
Ousama GameMovie · 2011 · 82mChiemi Honda and her childhood friend Nobuaki Kanazawa receive an email from the King, titled "King Game." The message demands they complete an order within 24 hours, or face punishment. Soon, all of Chiemi's classmates receive the same email. Initially dismissed as a prank, students begin complying with the increasingly disturbing orders. Two classmates who disobey are punished. Then, students start vanishing one by one. As Chiemi Honda investigates, she notices Maria Iwamura watching a classmate with cold detachment. In pursuing the King's identity with Maria Iwamura's help, Chiemi is unknowingly walking towards tragedy.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2 - 64
11 A.M.Movie · 2013 · 99mSoon, scientists at an underwater lab achieve a breakthrough: a working time machine. Lead researcher Woo-seok is offered funding by a powerful corporation if he successfully tests it. He and Young-eun make the jump to 11 A.M. the following day, only to discover the base is crumbling and deserted. The other researchers have vanished, and they are now targets for an unknown killer.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 65
Love, LiesMovie · 2016 · 120m · Romance, Drama, HistoryBest friends So-yool and Yeon-hee share a dream of achieving success as artists in Seoul. However, their friendship is strained when Yoon-woo, So-yool's former love and a songwriter, develops feelings for Yeon-hee and her talent. So-yool increasingly feels jealous and inadequate compared to Yeon-hee, leading her to make a desperate choice to sabotage the relationship between the two.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.8 - 66
It All Began When I Met YouMovie · 2013 · 106mThe film explores the romantic lives of ten individuals, weaving together six distinct love stories.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.1 - 67
A Boy and His SamuraiMovie · 2010 · 108mIn Edo-period Japan, a samurai unexpectedly journeys to modern-day Japan and encounters a divorced woman and her son. He quickly finds himself drawn to the art of baking pastries.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 68
BackwaterMovie · 2013 · 102mToma lives in a quiet town by the river with his abusive father and his father's girlfriend. Growing up under their roof, Toma worries he's inherited his father’s violent tendencies.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 69
100 Days with Mr. ArrogantMovie · 2004 · 95m · Comedy, RomanceJust before their 100-day anniversary, Ha-young is broken up with by her boyfriend. While kicking a can, she accidentally hits a college student named Hyung-joon, scratching his Lexus. He immediately demands she pay him $3000 to cover the damages.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 70
Love for BeginnersMovie · 2012 · 121m · Romance, ComedyTsubaki Hibino is a teenage girl gifted at hairstyling, but struggles with self-confidence when it comes to her own appearance. She favors older styles and is often teased at school for it. Popular student Tsubaki Kyota, known for his charm and playboy reputation, begins teasing her. Unexpectedly, they develop feelings for each other. However, Tsubaki Kyota has trouble with commitment.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.2 - 71
AcousticMovie · 2010 · 88mThis film, featuring members from well-known K-pop groups, presents a series of interconnected stories set in modern Seoul. The narratives explore themes of love, hope, and the power of music.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.8 - 72
Laughing Under the CloudsMovie · 2018 · 94mAt the start of the Meiji era, the Gokumonjou, a prison on a large lake, is created to address rising crime. The Kumou brothers – Tenka, the eccentric head; Soramaru, the reckless but honorable second son; and Chuutarou, the innocent youngest – ferry prisoners there. They live peaceful lives in Oumi with their housekeeper, Shirasu Kinjou, despite their difficult job. However, Oumi holds a legend: the Orochi, a monstrous serpent that awakens every 300 years in a human host. Unbeknownst to Soramaru and Chuutarou, their family's true duty is to seal the Orochi before it fully revives and destroys the world. During the monster’s next awakening, the Kumou family must find the strength to keep laughing amidst the clouds.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.3 - 73
Along with the Gods: The Two WorldsMovie · 2017 · 139m · Action, Adventure, DramaAfter firefighter Ja-hong's sudden death, he's brought to the afterlife by three guardians. To be reborn, he must complete seven trials over 49 days and prove his innocence from his past life, with his guardians as his protectors throughout the trials.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.0 - 74
Beasts Clawing at StrawsMovie · 2020 · 108m · Mystery, Thriller, CrimeA restaurant owner juggling his business and caring for his ailing mother discovers a bag of money in a sauna locker. Meanwhile, a customs officer faces problems when his girlfriend disappears with funds he secretly borrowed from a loan shark.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 75
Daily Lives of High School BoysMovie · 2013 · 85mAt an all-boys high school, Tadakuni, Yoshitake, and Hidenori are close friends who spend their days daydreaming about girls. When their school co-hosts a festival with an all-girls school, their world is about to change.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.0 - 76
Bright FutureMovie · 2003 · 115m · Drama, MysteryTwo friends working as laundry workers in Tokyo discover an unusual fascination with jellyfish. As they become detached from everyday life, they find themselves drawn to the beauty and danger of these creatures. The film uses visuals and subtle character moments to explore feelings of isolation, attraction to risk, and the search for meaning in ordinary lives. Their focus on jellyfish reflects their own struggle to find purpose, while also revealing the hidden wonders and potential dangers of the natural world.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 77
Armour of God 3: Chinese ZodiacMovie · 2012 · 123m · Action, AdventureAsian Hawk leads a mercenary team on a mission to retrieve several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace. These are the bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals, taken by French and British armies during the sacking of the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. With the help of a Chinese student and a Parisian woman, Hawk pursues the mission relentlessly.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 78
Cyrano AgencyMovie · 2010 · 118m · Romance, ComedyThe Cyrano Agency is a dating service dedicated to helping those who struggle with romance. The agency staff work discreetly to facilitate connections for their clients. Representatives Byeong-hoon and Min-yeong are striving to match their client, Sang-yong, with the woman he loves, Hee-joong. However, upon seeing Hee-joong's profile, Byeong-hoon begins to question their ability to succeed. Can the Cyrano Agency accomplish their mission?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 79
Peach GirlMovie · 2017 · 116m · Romance, ComedyEveryone assumes Momo is a wild party girl, but she's actually shy and lonely. Will Momo find the courage to tell her classmate, Toji, how she feels, or will her best friend Sae win him over? This is a poignant story about growing up and finding your place.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.0 - 80
Neighbour No. 13Movie · 2005 · 115mHaunted by schoolyard bullying, Juzo Murasaki returns to his hometown and finds work on a construction site with his former tormentor, Toru Akai. However, Juzo's past has fractured his psyche. He struggles with a dangerous alter ego, Neighbor No. 13 – a brutal and disfigured persona consumed by a desire for agonizing revenge against the one who wronged him.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3 - 81
AvatarMovie · 2011 · 93mTen years after her father's death in a car accident, Michiko has been living with her mother, Kyoko. Now a second-year high school student, Michiko receives a cell phone from her mother for her birthday – her very first. Soon after, she is pressured by Taeko, the popular girl in class, into joining the social networking site "AvaQ."IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.3 - 82
AngelMovie · 2006 · 117mKato encounters an angel – an ordinary-looking girl with a fondness for gin and lime, and surprisingly, large white wings. Only those who feel deeply alone can see her. Though she appears unremarkable, this angel has a remarkable ability to connect with people and change their lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 83
DinerMovie · 2019 · 117mA former murderer and talented chef meets a waitress in a diner, bringing them into contact with a group of unusual assassins. A young woman, feeling lost and without purpose, is drawn into a series of violent events, forcing her to fight for the will to survive.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7 - 84
LocationMovie · 2020 · 65mEarth, a high school student navigating a confusing life filled with unspoken frustrations, finds his world subtly shifting when a new neighbor moves in next door. The film explores the developing friendship between the two boys and how their connection fosters personal growth, revealing that meaningful change can often be found in the most unexpected proximity.TMDB 9.0 - 85
#AliveMovie · 2020 · 98m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA deadly virus spreads through a city, trapping a man in his apartment. Cut off from the outside world and unable to find assistance, he desperately searches for a way to escape.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2 - 86
Rainbow SongMovie · 2006 · 117mTomoya Kishida, a television studio staffer, is deeply affected by the death of his close friend, Aoi Sato. He reflects on their shared history, from their first meeting at a record store and collaborating on a short film during university, to their final farewells. They harbored unspoken feelings for each other, but never found the courage to confess before it was too late.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.7 - 87
Blade of the ImmortalMovie · 2017 · 140m · Action, Fantasy, AdventureAfter a legendary battle, samurai Manji is cursed with immortality. Haunted by the murder of his sister, he seeks to regain his soul by fighting evil. He agrees to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by the ruthless swordsmen led by Anotsu. This mission will profoundly change Manji.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 88
Fullmetal AlchemistMovie · 2017 · 135m · Fantasy, Action, Science FictionDriven by grief, two alchemist brothers embark on a journey to find the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Their desperate attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life has disastrous consequences.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.4 - 89
Ghost MansionMovie · 2021 · 107m · Horror, ThrillerA horror webtoon writer visits a rundown apartment building hoping for inspiration. The building's caretaker recounts a series of unsettling incidents from the building's past.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.2 - 90
Come Rain, Come ShineMovie · 2011 · 105mThis is a story about a married couple, five years into their relationship, who avoid confronting their underlying emotions. They engage in a subtle, ongoing struggle to understand each other.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 91
Dog in a SidecarMovie · 2007 · 94mThe film opens in the present day, where Kaoru, a young woman working as a real estate agent, assists the owner of a local fishing pond. There, she encounters a timid girl needing help with baiting a hook, a moment that evokes memories of her own fourth-grade self.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.7 - 92
JudgeMovie · 2013 · 76mSeven individuals, each embodying one of the seven deadly sins – lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride – are confined to a sealed location by an unknown entity. They are forced to participate in a deadly game.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.4 - 93
Cellular BoyfriendMovie · 2009 · 102mWhen high school student Ayumi commits suicide, a cryptic message points to foul play involving her boyfriend. Ayumi’s friends, Satomi and Yuka, investigate and discover a connection to a popular mobile dating game called Keitai Kareshi, which features a "love gauge" and chat functionality. After downloading the game, Satomi and Yuka begin interacting with virtual boyfriends. Shortly after, Satomi's coworker dies in an electrocution accident after her game’s love gauge reaches zero. Then, Yuka’s manager dies the next day following a mysterious incident after she received the game. The mystery deepens when Satomi finds an image of Naoto, a senior student she admired, on her friend Hisami's phone.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.6 - 94
SeobokMovie · 2021 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerFormer intelligence agent Ki-heon is assigned to protect Seo Bok, the first human clone, who possesses the key to immortality. Various factions compete to seize Seo Bok and exploit his unique ability for their own purposes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 7.2 - 95
Mysterious IslandMovie · 2011 · 95mIn the 1970s, on the Binlusai islands, a young mother is killed while fleeing with her son from something sinister within an abandoned Roman Catholic leper colony. Years later, four young men and women travel to the island for a survival game hosted by TV channel Search Planet and its host, Chen Jiadong (Philip Keung). Also present are television presenter Stanley (Jessica Xu) and cameraman Ken (Shaun Tam). The eight participants are divided into pairs, each given a map leading to a flag. Their challenge is to survive without supplies, with the winning pair receiving a million dollars. As they approach the island, their ship is attacked by an unseen force beneath the water, resulting in the loss of most of their belongings. Shen Yilin (Mini Yang) manages to keep her map and gives it to her partner, Peng Fei (Jordan Chan).IMDb 2.9TMDB 3.3 - 96
HimizuMovie · 2011 · 129m · Crime, DramaTwo teenagers escaping difficult home lives find solace in each other, leading them down a path of exploring profound questions about life, hopelessness, and the fragility of people.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 97
My Tutor Friend 2Movie · 2007 · 125mJunko, a Japanese exchange student, travels to Korea and unexpectedly finds herself sharing a room with Jong-man, a young man who is initially unpleasant and has been assigned to tutor her.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 98
Blue SummerMovie · 2018 · 113mRio, a Tokyo high school student, is sent to spend the summer with her mother in the countryside. There, she meets Ginzo, another high school student who is handsome. They fall in love.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.9 - 99
Princess ToyotomiMovie · 2011 · 119mA team from the National Audit Bureau – Hajime Matsudaira, Tadako Torii, and Asahi Gainsbourg – travels from Tokyo to Osaka to investigate potential financial issues within the city government and verify proper use of public funds. Their initial audits proceed without problems, but their investigation takes a turn when they begin examining the Karahori shopping district, an area with a significant history dating back to the Meiji era.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.9 - 100
He Was CoolMovie · 2004 · 113mAfter a high school girl, Han Ye-won, receives a rude message on the school's online forum from Ji Eun-seong, a student at a vocational school known for being arrogant, she responds with an equally harsh message. Unaware of his volatile temper and reputation as a bully, she doesn't realize the consequences of her words. When Ji Eun-seong begins seeking her out to retaliate, Han Ye-won understands the gravity of her error.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.6
