238 Asian LGBTQ+ Romance Films
237 titles
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21st Century GirlMovie · 2019 · 117mTwenty-First Century Girl is a collection of short films made by fifteen women directors, all under the age of thirty. Each director contributed an eight-minute film, showcasing diverse genres, perspectives, and themes—a project created by women, for women.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.2 - 202
Candy RainMovie · 2008 · 106mThe film presents four distinct stories exploring lesbian relationships and dating. It concludes with a reflection on the nature of these connections.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.2 - 203
Alice: Crack of SeasonMovie · 2016 · 19mYoon-hye harbors deeper feelings for Da-joo than friendship, but suppresses them to protect their bond. However, after Da-joo begins seeing someone new, Yoon-hye can no longer conceal her emotions.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 204
JellyfishMovie · 2013 · 91mSarie Hinakura's award-winning story *Jellyfish* follows two teenage girls who feel isolated from their peers and school life. Their connection begins when they meet while watching jellyfish at an aquarium. Their relationship develops, but tensions arise from their differing personalities. One girl explores a romantic relationship with a classmate, leading to jealousy and heartbreak.IMDb 4.7TMDB 0.8 - 205
A Complicated StoryMovie · 2013 · 108mTo save her brother's life, Liu Yazi becomes a surrogate mother for a wealthy stranger. When the arrangement is abruptly canceled, she vanishes, taking the baby with her. Her disappearance sets off a desperate search by those in her past: former associates, rejected lovers, and secret admirers, all seeking her.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8 - 206
When the Rain FallsMovie · 2022 · 84mWhenever it rains, Hazuki has a habit of clipping her nails – a reminder of a past connection. Now an editor, she finds herself drawn to Shiori, the head of planning. Seeking shelter from a downpour, they share a motel room and a shower. In that moment, Hazuki sees a reflection of her lost love in Shiori, and a connection begins to form between them.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.7 - 207
Kakera: A Piece of Our LifeMovie · 2009 · 107mA college student's romantic life is stagnant until she encounters a bisexual medical artist who creates prosthetic body parts.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5 - 208
Bao BaoMovie · 2019 · 96mCindy and Joanne, a married lesbian couple, are expecting their first baby. Their relationship is strained when Cindy discovers Joanne has secretly made an agreement to sell their unborn child to their friends, Charles and Tim.IMDb 6.3TMDB 2.5 - 209
1 in 10,000: Act IMovie · 2018 · 8mWhat happens when everything seems impossible? A story about fighting against overwhelming odds and questioning the value of perseverance when victory appears unattainable.IMDb 6.1TMDB 8.0 - 210
Billie & EmmaMovie · 2019 · 107mBillie, a teenage rock star, relocates to the countryside and encounters Emma, a model who embodies the ideal daughter. They navigate the complexities of their first romantic relationship together.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 211
A Crimson StarMovie · 2018 · 101mWhile hospitalized at age fourteen, Yo develops feelings for Yayoi, a nurse who cares for her. Yayoi later leaves nursing for a life in prostitution. Disappointed, Yo seeks out Yayoi's company after being rejected by her mother's lover. The two women form a close bond, and Yo is on the verge of discovering what drives Yayoi's choices.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.6 - 212
X-DealMovie · 2011 · 90mBilly, a photographer, and his girlfriend Sarah start a new life in a new apartment, their relationship defined by physical intimacy rather than love. Billy becomes fascinated by their neighbor, Dana, who blogs from home and distributes drugs. However, Dana is more drawn to Sarah. Billy proposes a deal: Dana can spend the night with Sarah, and he can have sex with Dana in return. Billy manipulates both women to achieve his desires, unaware of the potential consequences.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.1 - 213
Girls LoveMovie · 2016 · 60mTwo roommates in a women's dormitory develop romantic feelings for one another.IMDb 7.4TMDB 4.2 - 214
Take Me HomeMovie · 2020 · 99mEun-soo and Ye-won are a couple enjoying a happy life together. Their world is shattered when a devastating traffic accident leaves Eun-soo severely injured and her sister, Eunhae, dead. Eun-soo is now disabled, and Eunhae's young daughter, Soo-min, is orphaned. Consequently, Eun-soo and Ye-won find themselves in a position to become Soo-min's guardians.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.0 - 215
The Tribulation of the Mountain GodMovie · 2023 · 12mNovice healer An Qi accidentally saves the mountain god she deeply reveres and then attempts to restore him to perfect health. - 216
Who'll Stop the RainMovie · 2023 · 114mTaiwan, 1994. Following the end of martial law, student protests continue, demanding freedom of expression. Chi-wei, a college student, joins the strike. Amidst the demonstrations, she develops feelings for Ching, the girlfriend of the strike leader.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 217Ruby and Ice IceMovie · 2018 · 28mIn a restrictive society, two teenagers navigate the journey of self-discovery. 18-year-old Jian Bing Chen, nicknamed "Bing Bing" or "Ice Ice," and Bi Ching Lo, known as Ruby, are close friends who share secrets. Bing Bing is shy and struggles with self-doubt, harboring a secret crush on a classmate named Wei. Ruby, who often dresses as a boy to appear as the ideal boyfriend for Angela, secretly loves makeup and feels most comfortable alone in her room at night. To help Bing Bing find love, Ruby decides to use her makeup skills to transform him into a beautiful woman.
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Girls Love: Part 2Movie · 2016 · 68mMi and Xiao Rou are now a couple, and their families must grapple with the revelation of their relationship.TMDB 5.0 - 219
Heavy SnowMovie · 2024 · 77m · Drama, RomanceSu-an, a high school student in the performing arts, develops a close bond with Seol, a popular actress. On a trip together, they discover romantic feelings for one another. Unfortunately, mounting misunderstandings lead to Seol's departure. Years later, Su-an becomes an actress and returns to the winter coast, still yearning for Seol.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.7 - 220
S.O.S.Movie · 2015 · 33mWhile in a relationship with her boyfriend, Junhee, Yeonhee begins to doubt herself. She then seeks out a meeting with a woman named Wonjin, who is a lesbian.IMDb 7.2 - 221
Nina WuMovie · 2019 · 102m · Drama, ThrillerAfter years of small roles, an actress finally lands a leading part in a spy thriller. The role is demanding, particularly because it includes explicit sex scenes, and the director is often critical. However, both the film industry and the press consider her performance to be exceptionally strong.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 222
Between the SeasonsMovie · 2018 · 98mHae-Soo starts over in a quiet town where she's unknown, opening a cafe and building a new life. During a busy afternoon, a customer and high school student named Ye-Jin helps her out. Impressed, Hae-Soo offers Ye-Jin a part-time job. As they work together, a close friendship develops, shadowed by unspoken secrets and complicated feelings.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 223
1448 Love Among UsMovie · 2014 · 93mPim is unhappy in her relationship, and when her boyfriend decides to study abroad, she ends it definitively. Soon after, she begins a relationship with another woman, Pat, and their connection deepens rapidly. They quickly decide to marry, but Pat's parents do not approve and refuse to attend the wedding.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.6 - 224
DaymoonMovie · 2013 · 17mIn Seoul, 2013, Se-in and Su-jin, a lesbian couple, face disapproval from both society and the LGBTQ+ community. Their relationship is complicated when a man named Kyung-chul develops feelings for Su-jin. This sparks misunderstandings between Se-in and Su-jin, escalating into a significant argument. - 225
VeilsMovie · 2022 · 18mA Japanese lesbian couple anticipates a celebratory wedding-style photoshoot marking their fifth anniversary. However, they encounter difficulties in finding a photo studio that treats LGBTQ couples with equal consideration. - 226
Our Love StoryMovie · 2016 · 99mA fine arts student develops a romantic connection with an attractive bartender, and they embark on a close, intimate relationship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.9 - 227
FLAREMovie · 2014 · 95mIn Tokyo, a chance encounter brings Jan, a carefree middle-aged French photographer, and Flare, a 17-year-old runaway with a troubled family history, together. Flare is drawn to Jan's photography, and a budding romance quickly develops. Torn between the allure of Jan’s unconventional life and her own complicated emotions, she navigates a painful love story set against the backdrop of Japan and France.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 228
ButterflyMovie · 2004 · 124m · Drama, RomanceFlavia, a woman in her thirties, is a married teacher feeling trapped in her life. She has buried a memory of a teenage romance with a woman named Jin. A chance meeting with the charming singer Yip in a supermarket stirs up old feelings and prompts Flavia to revisit her past relationship with Jin.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 229
Two Weddings and a FuneralMovie · 2012 · 106mA gay man and a lesbian couple marry to conceal their true identities. They navigate the complexities of maintaining a facade, deceiving those around them, and ultimately seek genuine love.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.1 - 230
White SnakeMovie · 2017 - 231
TsuyakoMovie · 2011 · 23mPostwar Japan. Tsuyako, a factory worker and mother, faces a difficult choice: balancing her obligations to her family with her desire for personal freedom and love.IMDb 7.6TMDB 2.1 - 232
HellcatsMovie · 2008 · 114mA screenwriter pursues her dream of success while dating a member of a struggling rock band. Her sister, an interior designer, finds herself drawn to an actor. Meanwhile, her niece navigates the complexities of wanting her first kiss from her boyfriend. The film explores three interconnected stories about life and relationships.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 233
Wishing StairsMovie · 2003 · 100m · HorrorA staircase to a schoolgirls' dormitory typically has 28 steps, but occasionally a 29th step appears. Whatever wish someone makes while standing on this extra step always comes true, though often in the most terrible way imaginable.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 234
Swimming in the DarkMovie · 2022 · 27mAs a swimming competition approaches, Wen struggles with intense pressure, making for a difficult summer. Her close friend Ann notices a change in Wen's behavior and realizes Wen is dealing with hidden pain. Hoping to help Wen confront her emotional distance and past trauma, Ann tries to be more supportive. However, Ann’s efforts to connect with Wen inadvertently create a greater distance between them.TMDB 2.0 - 235
When We MetMovie · 2024 · 27mDuring the summer of 2012, in a small southern Chinese town, Peng Yun, a divorced shopkeeper, meets Ji Qing Qing, a woman who sells meat skewers from a rickshaw.TMDB 6.9 - 236
Where We BelongMovie · 2019 · 132mA teenager makes a list of things to do before starting her study abroad program, but she discovers the hardest part of the whole experience will be saying goodbye to her best friend.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.9 - 237
KaulayawMovie · 2024 · 48mTwo college friends explore the world of online sex work to satisfy their desires. As they fulfill the fantasies of their clients, they unexpectedly begin to develop feelings for each other.IMDb 3.9TMDB 5.0
