Asian Cinema
The 'Asian' category in the Alice library represents a collection of countries generally thought of as Asian but excluding China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and India. Alice has a large enough collection of films from these countries for them to have categories of their own. Here you will find films from Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore and even Mongolia.
Check the 'By Country' option on the menu to the left for films from a specific country.
The Third Wife (2018)
6.7/10
Director: Ash Mayfair
Starring: Hong Chuong Nguyen
In 19th century rural Vietnam, fourteen-year-old May is ready to become the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Little does she know that her hidden de... Read more
The Tiger Blade (2005)
4.5/10
Director: Theeratorn Siriphunvaraporn
Starring: Atsadawut Luengsuntorn, Phimonrat Phisarayabud, Pongpat Wachirabunjong
Thai policeman Yosthana finds his combat skills lacking when it comes to defeating a gang of Burmese rebels with supernatural powers at their command.... Read more
The Wayward Cloud (2004)
6.6/10
Director: Tsai Ming-Liang
Starring: Kuei-Mei Yang, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Lu Yi-Ching
Intoxicating, daring, and beautifully photographed, Ming-liang Tsai's latest effort is indeed one naughty adventure of a film offering plenty of food... Read more
The Wedding Banquet (1993)
7.7/10
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Winston Chao, May Chin, Mitchell Lichtenstein
Gay Taiwanese-American Winston Chao tries to fool his parents via a fake wedding, with unexpected complications. This grand comedy knowingly and poign... Read more
They Call Her... Cleopatra Wong (1978)
Director: Bobby A Suarez
Starring: Marrie Lee
When a ruthless gang of counterfeiters launches a plan to take over Asia, Interpol's top agent, Cleopatra Wong (Singapore star Marrie Lee, in her firs... Read more
Three Seasons (1999)
7.3/10
Director: Tony Bui
Starring: Don Duong, Nguyen Ngoc Hiep, Tran Manh Cuong, Harvey Keitel
This haunting drama from director Tony Bui is the first American film shot in Vietnam since the war and was a top winner at the Sundance Film Festival... Read more
Three Times (2005)
7/10
Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Starring: Chang Chen, Shu Qi
Three different time periods, 1966, 1911 and 2005. Three different stories and two amazing performances as Shu Qi and Chang Chen play out three enrap... Read more
Tropical Malady (2004)
7.3/10
Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Utilizing elements of Thai folklore, this mesmerizing drama examines the love affair between soldier Keng and laborer Tong. Just as the youthful pair... Read more
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010)
6.6/10
Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Starring: Thanapat Saisaymar
As elderly Uncle Boonmee (Thanapat Saisaymar) retreats to his deathbed for his last days of living, he enters a rhapsodic state of mind that brings fo... Read more
Vive L'Amour (1994)
7.5/10
Director: Tsai Ming-Liang
Starring: Lee Kang-Sheng, Kuei-Mei Yang, Chao-jung Chen
Three city folk unknowingly share a city apartment in Taipei. May is the real estate agent using it for romantic liaisons while it's on the market, A... Read more