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• Burning

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  In this adaptation of a Haruki Murakami story, director Lee Chang-dong unspools a haunting character study that melts into a thriller.

• Scent of Green Papaya

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  This award-winning film from director Anh Hung Tran follows serving girl Mui through a coming of age while examining family traditions during the French occupation of Vietnam.

• The Raid

  Redemption

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  Featuring beautifully choreographed fight scenes and carnage, this furious, non-stop action thriller follows a team of commandos into a crime lord kingpin's domain. Great for fans of "Die Hard," "Dredd" and other building-based action.

• Writing with fire

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  A documentary highlighting the reporters of India's only women-run newspaper, "Khabar Lahariya," primarily staffed by members of India's Dalit caste.

• True mothers

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  Known for her touching and relatable documentaries, Naomi Kawase examines motherhood and adoption in this fictional story.

• Shall we dance?

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  This elegant and heartwarming Japanese comedy about an office worker who takes up ballroom dancing was remade in 2004 with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez, but the charm and sweetness of the original are worth a watch.

• Ghost killer

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  A revenge thriller packed with action, this is the perfect choice if you're in the mood for an adrenaline rush.

• The Namesake

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  Based on Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this is a sweeping and warm family story about Ashoke and Ashmina's move from Calcutta to New York and their son's attempts to craft his identity as he comes into his own.

• Decision to leave

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  A slow-burn thriller for fans of "Chinatown" or "Vertigo," this neo-noir follows a homicide detective investigating the death of a mountain climber as he begins to fall for the deceased's wife.

• Pushing Hands

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  Director Ang Lee's debut film focuses on an elderly tai chi master settling into his son's home in New York after moving from Beijing, dealing with his daughter-in-law, who speaks no Mandarin, and trying to find his place.

• Saving Face

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  Just as closeted Wilhelmina begins to fall for a friend, her pregnant mom moves in with her in director Alice Wu's love letter to New York's Chinatown — perfect for romantic comedy fans.

• Chan Is Missing

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  Two cab drivers search San Francisco's Chinatown for the mysterious Chan, who disappeared with their $4,000.

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