104 Essential Chinese-Language Films
104 titles
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Shaolin SoccerMovie · 2001 · 113m · Action, ComedyA young Shaolin monk reconnects with his disheartened fellow monks and they decide to start a soccer team, creatively applying their martial arts training to gain an edge.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
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Boat PeopleMovie · 1982 · 109m · DramaA Japanese photojournalist returns to Vietnam after the war to document the country's rebirth. He focuses on a Vietnamese family’s daily struggles and follows their children as they face life's challenges amidst a changing nation. The film explores resilience, hope, and connection, highlighting similarities and differences between cultures. Through the photographer's lens, the audience witnesses the power of photography to reveal the lives of ordinary people and gain insight into the strength of the human spirit. It’s an intimate look at Vietnam and the enduring power of family.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 103
Kung Fu HustleMovie · 2004 · 99m · Action, Comedy, CrimeShanghai, 1940s. The ruthless Axe Gang holds the city in fear. Two small-time criminals, Sing and Bone, try to join them but end up making powerful enemies. Luckily, they discover unexpected allies in the form of kung fu masters and hidden strengths. Now, they must confront the entire Axe Gang.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
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The Way We AreMovie · 2008 · 91m · DramaSingle mother Cheung struggles to make ends meet in a tough neighborhood, working tirelessly for her son and assisting her elderly neighbor.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0
