A reporter investigates the mysterious rumor surrounding a town, its well water, and the people who mysteriously shut their eyes and die after drinking the water. Includes the film, six bonus short stories, making-of footage, interview collection, official theatrical introduction, previews, and more!
Yosuke and Yu were classmates in highschool. 17 years later they meet again . . . And yet they still can’t say “I love you”! Stars Aoi Miyazaki, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Hiromi Nagasaku, and Eita.
Starring: Omori Nao, Nishijima Hidetoshi, Nagasaku Hiromi Hiromi Running Time: 104mins Language: Japanese Subtitles: English Genre: Drama
Based on the popular Internet novel, “Multi-Cell Girl”, the film takes place in “No-Use High School”, a school renowned for its sexual aberrations. The student body is comprised of sexually ambiguous teenagers, and the student president and vice-present flaunt their taste for S&M. Independent study and supplementary classes are done on homosexuality and transgenderism, and teachers and students alike leave school early because of sexually-transmitted diseases. But amidst this environment, there are some that just can’t adapt. Among them: “Poor Girl”, a student who earns money for her family by sleeping with older men; “Anthony”, a luxurious pretty-boy from Switzerland; and “One-Eye”, the school’s sole virgin. Poor Girl falls in love with Anthony at first sight. Meanwhile, Anthony is struck by One-Eye’s brother “Two Eyes” and feels confused about his sexuality.
How do you follow up an acclaimed melodrama literally reviving the career of a great veteran (1998’s An Affair with Lee Mi Sook and Lee Jung Jae), and an exquisitely subtle tale of love, jealousy and abandon in the Joseon Dynasty (2003’s Untold Scandal with Jeon Do Yeon, Bae Yong Joon and Lee Mi Sook)? With a musical comedy about rich teenager boys falling in love with transgenders!
The career of director Lee Jae Yong is amongst the most unique in Chungmuro, and his new film Dasepo Naughty Girls is nothing different, a quirky comedy adapted from a sexually explicit (the film is a little tamer, but still very raunchy), hilarious and extremely popular online comic. Mosseulmo (lit. useless!) High has a peculiar curriculum, giving a new meaning to sexual education. Its students struggle week in and week out in between S&M lessons, mass venereal diseases and teachers dating minors. Amongst all those strange characters is a girl so poor she literally wears poverty on her sleeves (Kim Ok Bin of Over The Rainbow), a one-eyed outcast (Lee Kyeon of Yeon Gaesomun and Hello, Francesca) and her stunningly beautiful sister (who, go figure, takes a leak with the boys. I wonder why…), a chubby teacher who likes to dress like Sailor Moon while dating his students, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. They study (very little), they date (a lot), and in between you also get your dose of dance skits. It’s like Sex is Zero meets Bollywood!
Artist Name(s): Lee Jae Yong | Kim Ok Bin | Jin-woo Park Directed by: Je-yong Lee Country: South Korea Language: Korean Subtitle: Korean, English Release Date: Oct 2006 Imdb Link: www.imdb.com/title/tt0473028/
Makiko Uchida arrives in a southern Japanese port hoping to find a boat that will take her to the final resting place of the Battleship Yamato on the 60th anniversary of its sinking. She is rebuffed by all until she reveals to Katsumi Kamio that she is the daughter of Petty Officer Uchida. Kamio is surprised for he thought unlike himself, Uchida had been lost when the Yamato was besieged and sunk on April 7, 1945 by American aircraft which prevented its fulfilling a final suicide mission against the American fleet battling to capture Okinawa. Kamio and Uchida were part of a close set of comrades that proudly and bravely served on board this, the largest battleship ever constructed. He agrees to journey with Makiko with only the help of Atsushi, a 15 year old deckhand. As he pilots the way throughout the rough 15 hour journey Kamio reminiscences about life aboard the Yamato during the war and also about the sailor’s mothers and girlfriends left back home.
Credited cast:
Takashi Sorimachi …. Shohachi Moriwaki
Shido Nakamura …. Mamoru Uchida (as Shidô Nakamura) Directed by: Junya Sato Also Known As: Yamato Runtime: 145 min Country: Japan Language: Japanese Subtitle: English IMDB Link: www.imdb.com/title/tt0451845/
Tired of long-haired ghosts in white robes coming out of TVs? Then To Sir With Love is probably your answer. Director Im Dae Woong brings a refreshing new lift to the horror genre with this entertaining teen slasher flick. Composed of talented young actors like Yeo Hyun Soo (Holiday, Bungee Jumping of Their Own), Lee Dong Kyu (Wild Card, Some), and Park Hyo Joon (Princess Aurora), To Sir With Love also marks the big screen return of Lee Ji Hyun (Boss X File). The impressive ensemble cast might not bring much “love”, but they deliver plenty of gory scares and piercing surprises.A group of elementary school classmates get together to visit their former teacher Ms. Park (Oh Mi Hee - All For Love), who moved to the countryside after retirement. Sixteen years have passed, but the schooltime memories are still vivid for all involved because of the terrible things she did to her students. Some of them are left with psychological trauma and even physical impediments from her harsh treatment. Ms. Park, of course, remembers things a little differently. With the students determined for revenge, this school reunion is anything but typical, and the teacher-student relationship gains a new and very striking meaning.
Artist Name(s) : Lee Ji Hyun | Oh Mi Hee | Yeoh Hyun Soo Release Date : September 28, 2006 Language : Korean Subtitle : Korean, English Movie Website: www.teacher2006.co.kr
Huang is a taciturn detective, hired to catch the elusive Li Chonggao in an illicit tryst. Having failed that, he placates himself by collecting evidence: taking pictures of a rumpled bed or attempting to question the locals. When he meets the stunning Yu Ran, he suspects she may be the key to capturing Li, but she has secrets of her own.
Starring: Huang Xiaxi, Huang Lu, Xu Baihui, Huang Guangliang, Liao Zhong Language: Chinese Subtitle: English IMDB Link: www.imdb.com/title/tt0777768/
Korean Cinema’s action kid is back for a final punch! Known for his passion for Jackie Chan and Shaw Brothers films, Ryu Seung Wan, director of 2005’s Crying Fist, has shown over the years that he’s much more than a director of action flicks. Before moving on to other things, however, the young director is giving one last heartfelt salute to his beloved genre with The City of Violence, Ryu’s first and probably last pure action film.
The City of Violence marks the first full-fledged starring role for Korea’s best action director Jung Doo Hong, whose action choreography can be seen in many films including Taegukgi, Silmido, and No Blood No Tears. It also marks a return to acting for director Ryu since his masterful debut Die Bad in 2000.
After spending most of his adult life in Seoul, detective Tae Soo (Jung Doo Hong) returns to his hometown in Chungcheong Province to attend an old friend’s funeral. He meets some familiar faces, including Seok Hwan (Ryu Seung Wan) and Pil Ho (Lee Bum Soo from Forbidden Quest), who is now a very ambitious gangster. When he learns the details of his friend’s murder, Tae Soo teams up with Seok Hwan to find the culprit and bring him pain - Ryu Seung Wan style.
Artist Name(s) : Jung Doo Hong | Lee Bum Soo | Ryu Seung Wan Release Date : October 3, 2006 Language : Korean Subtitle : Korean, English IMDB LINK : www.imdb.com/title/tt0821470/
Director Lee Yoon Ki follows up the critical success of his assured debut This Charming Girl with a tale of heartache and isolation for three Koreans living abroad. Set in Los Angeles, a city made famous for its racial tensions and animosity towards outsiders, Love Talk introduces us to Su Nee, played by acclaimed television actress Bae Jong Ok (Prettier Than Flowers). She is the host of a late night radio program called Love Talk, on which she meets Young Shin (Park Jin Hee), a young woman with some deep emotional scars. Over time the two form a close bond with each other and become friends. Little do they realize though that Ji Suk, played by Antarctic Journal’s Park Hee Soon, is currently renting out the second floor apartment of Su Nee’s house. What is the problem, you might ask? Ji Suk just happens to be Young Shin’s ex-boyfriend, and the root of all her painful memories. So what will happen when these three people come face to face and are forced to face their pasts?
Artist Name(s) : Bae Jong Oak Release Date : 2005 Language : Korean Subtitle : Korean, English IMDB LINK : www.imdb.com/title/tt0487945/
