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The Asian Angel

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Synopsis

After the death of his beloved wife, novelist Aoki Takeshi takes his son to Seoul, intending to stay with his long-lost brother Toru and start a new life. His brother was betrayed by his business partner and lost everything, leaving him to start from scratch. Aoki meets a struggling singer named Choi Seol, embroiled in a relationship with the controlling president of her talent agency. Despite the language barrier and what they've been through in their lives, Aoki and Choi somehow form a bond. The two ill-fated families come together naturally and embark on a new journey of healing...

Team

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Director

ISHII Yuya

ISHII Yuya studied film at Osaka University of Arts, and has garnered many film festival prizes for his works, beginning with his debut feature, Bare-assed Japan (2005), awarded the Grand Prix at the PIA Festival in Japan. He also won Best Director at the Blue Ribbon Awards for Sawako Decides (2010).
 

Schedule

Cinema Auditorium Time Notes Tickets

※ Notes:    With filmmakers' attendance/talks    Non-English language films without English subtitles

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