2025 Schedule

November 11th | 07:00 PM

From director Par Chan-wook and based on Donald E. Westlake's novel THE AX ,the story follows Man-suon his desperate hunt for a new job after His abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years.

November 12th | 03:30 PM

A daring look at the underbelly of the global art market, LOOT exposes the criminal network that used child soldiers to violently raid Cambodian temples.

November 12th | 05:00 PM

In the spring, the communal livestock of a Kyrgyz village is moved to the summer pastures in the mountains, a journey fraught with challenges.

November 12th | 07:00 PM

A film that is a poetic narration of a veteran carpet weaver's forbidden love with a man, and the farewell and regrets she experiences after her encounter.

November 12th | 04:00 PM

When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case.

November 12th | 07:00 PM

Soriya goes back to Cambodia in a quest to find herself after her mother's death, there she finds a family she has never known and an old building full of dark secrets.

November 13th | 1:30 PM

3 Shorts illuminating the resilience of the human spirit across cultures and generations. Each film explores memory, loss, and the struggle to reclaim identity in the face of silence, distance, and oppression.

November 13th | 02:00 PM

A Korean family leads double lives, with daughter Mina trading piano for secret martial arts classes. Their hidden activities link to promises made to Seung-hyun, lost in the Sewol ferry disaster.

November 13th | 03:00 PM

Chiang-hao, pressured to excel academically and destined for medical school, secretly joins marching band. Despite outdated traditions and looming closure, he and his teammates learn to unite, rebuild, and chase victory together.

November 13th | 4:45 PM

A divorced, renowned novelist Yul-hee moves into a quiet countryside house with her daughter. But their quiet life takes a turn when a mysterious and attractive young Mi-jee appears, subtly and gradually reshaping everything around them.

November 13th | 05:00 PM

From opera dreams in China to Hollywood cinema stardom, Lisa Lu's journey spans continents and eras. Now in her 90s, she reflects on a life of reinvention, artistry, and resilience-still dreaming, performing, and inspiring.

November 13th | 06:00 PM

An introverted teen whose father joins a monastery befriends a right-wing activist, navigating sexuality and friendship amid post-Soviet Georgia's clash between religious values and progress.

November 13th | 8:00 PM

A man obsessively searches for his missing daughter after receiving disturbing videos exposing his secrets, leading to a chilling confrontation with the voyeur.

November 14th | 02:00 PM

The documentary is a post-mortem of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the Anatomy of the Coup which led to the assassination of Sheik Mujibur-Rahman.

November 14th | 03:30 PM

Three stories take place on different islands intersect at a common point, and surprising facts are revealed. Reiko who can’t have sex with her beloved lover, Maki, a transgender who lives alone near Lake Toya, and Makoto, a father who is confused when his daughter returns home pregnant.

November 14th | 4:00 PM

After his wife dies from dust pollution, a man finds her spirit has manifested in a vacuum cleaner, leading to an unconventional relationship.

November 14th | 06:00 PM

Two friends from a North Indian village pursue police jobs seeking dignity, but their friendship strains as desperation grows in their quest.

November 14th | 06:30 PM

A single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, each navigating the challenges of adapting to their new environment while striving to maintain family unity.

November 14th | 7:00 PM

After going bankrupt, Eyüp leaves Izmir to work at a tomato field. Unpaid wages frustrate Eyüp, leading to a confrontation with his foreman Hemme. He decides to kill him but is unwittingly diverted in town, cooling his anger.

November 14th | 09:30 PM

Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

November 15th | 11:00 AM

Seven powerful films from Korea and the Korean diaspora, capturing the humor, pain, and resilience that define Korean identity across borders. From family reckonings to bold tales of survival, technology, and art, these stories reveal how Koreans everywhere search for connection and meaning in an ever-changing world.

November 14th | 12:00 PM

In Tripoli’s dialect, ‘cilama’ was the word for movie theatre, the city’s vibrant pulse from the 1930s until the late 20th century. The film journeys to the heart of North Lebanon to reveal its sacred cinemas, love stories, and war narratives.

November 15th | 12:00 PM

One woman's search to clear her name becomes an existential quest to discover the truth behind her doppelgänger’s disappearance.

November 15th | 2:00 PM

A collection of award winning shorts exploring love, loss, and redemption through moments that blur the line between life and death, dream and reality. From chance encounters and unspoken desires to cosmic mistakes and second chances, these shorts capture the fragile beauty of human connection and the choices that define us.

November 15th | 3:00 PM

Discussion on how the theatrical experience is becoming more premium, from both technological and business perspectives.

November 15th | 3:00 PM

Two teens drown in a river, get rescued by a dragon, and learn they're dead. An old man offers to revive them if they explore the spirit world to find their purpose, leading them through hellish realms.

November 15th | 5:00 PM

When an auto mechanic encounters the man who may have been his torturer in prison, he kidnaps him to exact vengeance. But since the sole clue to Eghbal’s identity is the squeak of his prosthetic leg, Vahid turns to other now-freed victims for confirmation. And the danger only escalates.

November 15th | 6:00 PM

A single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, each navigating the challenges of adapting to their new environment while striving to maintain family unity.

November 15th | 7:00 PM

In a race against time, an ailing woman discovers her teenage son’s violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him, and possibly others, in this portrait of a Chinese American family. Inspired by true events.

November 16th | 12:00 PM

6 powerful stories that reflect the diversity and creativity of Asian and Asian-diaspora filmmakers. This year’s lineup includes Abraham (Iran), Before The Winter (USA, China), Don’t Be Late, Myra (Pakistan), Don’t Fuck with Ba (USA, Vietnam), Life Support (USA, South Korea), and Saverio (USA, Korea)—a dynamic collection celebrating bold storytelling and cross-cultural voices.

November 16th | 2:00 PM

6 powerful stories that reflect the diversity and creativity of Asian and Asian-diaspora filmmakers. This year’s lineup includes Sheep (Iran), Sisters (China), The River Runs Still (Vietnam), Trap (India), What If They Bomb Here Tonight? (Lebanon), and Zahra (Jordan)—a dynamic collection celebrating bold storytelling and cross-cultural voices.

November 16th | 2:30 PM

In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.

November 16th | 3:00 PM

What would happen if your partner came from the future and wanted to change your life for the better, but you feel like your life is fine?

November 16th | 5:00 PM

A drama centered on the bond formed between different generations of Saudi women during a journey across the desert to Mecca. When the eldest granddaughter disappears, the grandmother travels to the north in search of the missing teenager.

November 16th | 5:30 PM

After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the family story of hope, courage and relentless struggle that led to this fateful moment.

November 16th | 3:00 PM

When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An teams up his army with an elite Legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius to protect his country and his new friends.

November 16th | 8:00 PM

A van with seven passengers crosses the Lut Desert when an unexpected event forces them to make a difficult decision. With no help available, they uncover a startling discovery that deepens their crisis.

November 17th | 2:00 PM

During World War II, Taiwan was part of the Japanese Empire. This documentary explores the experiences of Taiwanese soldiers, doctors, and overseas residents in Southeast Asia during that time, addressing the complexities of Taiwan’s historical memory and diverse identities during that period.

November 17th | 3:00 PM

World War II. At the center of the story are Natalia and her daughter Galya, who, in search of safety, are moving eastward with other evacuees. In the chaos at one of the railway stations, Natalia loses her daughter and sets out to find her.

November 17th | 4:00 PM

After losing his beloved dog, Andrey drifts through the city in despair. One day, a girl offers to act as his dog—for a fee. He refuses at first, but when his grief becomes unbearable, he agrees, beginning the strangest adventure of his life.

November 17th | 6:30 PM

A Special agent returns to Kazakhstan to stop an international extremist behind a deadly new drug, but her mission takes an unexpected turn when she’s paired with the seemingly accidental recruit, Azamat. Together, they’re pulled into a perilous web of chases, betrayals, and growing emotions.

November 17th | 7:00 PM

Khaled, a Palestinian boy, embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea for the first time in his life, despite Israeli authorities denying his entry. His father, Ribhi, is trying to trace his whereabouts, risking arrest and job loss.

November 18th | 4:00 PM

Single mother Alina tries to enroll her son, Serik, in an elite military academy, but he is bullied by his classmates because of his girlish appearance, and the principal deems him unfit for the school.

November 18th | 6:00 PM

A debt-ridden wedding planner inadvertently becomes a successful funeral planner, but he must convince a traditional Taoist priest of his legitimacy to continue operating in the field.

November 18th | 6:30 PM

During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, postman A Chang posed as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risked his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.

November 18th | 7:00 PM

Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.

November 19th | 2:30 PM

After her husband’s death, Ms. Hau raises her daughter—and later, her granddaughter—alone. As distance and defiance grow, her love is tested by loneliness and fear. Will her granddaughter reach out before her strength fades, and her daughter return in time?

November 19th | 03:00 PM

A successful real estate agent who seems to have it all—except love. Returning to the Philippines after a messy divorce, she reunites with a childhood friend, sparking an unexpected romance that leads her to rediscover passion and herself.

November 19th | 06:00 PM

Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year old girl is trapped in a car under IDF fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her.

November 20th | 07:00 PM