18 Essential Asian Movies Everyone Should Watch, According to Reddit (Collider)
"Since Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' won best picture, a historical moment that mostly encouraged English-speaking moviegoers to cherish the wonders that come with getting past the fear of subtitles, Asian cinema (that is, cinema from the regions of East, South, and Southeast Asia) have exploded in global popularity. While Asian films tackle the same universal themes, including love, death, life, and poverty, they often deliver incredibly thought-provoking and somewhat sadder endings reflecting the real world. Fortunately, throughout the years, Asian movies have expanded and called forth interest in moviegoers from diverse countries, which deservingly led Asian cinema to become more talked-about and praised. To celebrate it, we have gathered some of Reddit's favorite, essential picks for those looking into getting into these intriguing non-English movies." - collider.com
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