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  • Daughters of Eve

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    In the remote countryside of Ilongo, various women are sexually abused by local men. Two sisters meet Simon, the most attractive man in the village, and fight over him – one constantly haunted by Catholic dogma because of the abuse she suffered previously.

  • Gymkata

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    U.S. agents send a gymnastic martial artist to secure a missile-base site in the savage country of Parmistan.

  • Should I Be Good?

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    Based on actual events surrounding a New Zealand drug scandal that involved the murder of Martin Johnstone of the UK, in the early 1070’s. Johnstone had been dubbed “Mr Asia” by international police who were about to arrest him. Then when police were about to arrest his killer, that person was killed while in Police…

  • Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey

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    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…

  • Romeo Must Die

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    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!

  • Strawberry Fields

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    After a visit from the ghost of her sister, a rebellious 16 year old Japanese American girl hits the road with her boyfriend in search of a better life. Hooking up with activist friends along the way, she comes to an important realization about her past: that her parents were incarcerated in an internment camp…

  • Fresh Off the Boat

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    A ’90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.

  • Gay Mean Girls: Reloaded

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    When student journalist Savannah Lin becomes embroiled in the complicated dynamics of a social justice “safe space,” she must choose between protecting her community or the integrity of her voice in the wake of a betrayal.

  • Beautiful Boxer

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    Based on the real life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a Muaythai boxer who underwent a sex change operation to become a woman.

  • Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

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    Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and…

  • Escape from the British Museum

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    With the help of a journalist from their homeland, a Chinese cultural relic tries to escape the British Museum to return back to their beloved motherland. — The vast majority of the museum’s massive collection of up to 8 million items came from countries beyond the UK. The trustees of the British Museum have become…

  • Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

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    Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold’s love interest, who’s headed for the Netherlands. But the pair must change their plans when Kumar is accused of being a terrorist. Rob Corddry also stars in this wild comedy sequel that follows the hapless stoners’…

  • The Forbidden Kingdom

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    An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of…

  • Empire of Silver

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    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…

  • A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

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    Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold’s doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold’s father-in-law’s beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar…

  • I Am Bruce Lee

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    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…

  • Friend: The Great Legacy

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    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.

  • Big Hero 6

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    A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

  • Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes

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    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.

  • Columbus

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    When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana – a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library.

  • Okja

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    A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend – a massive animal named Okja.