Asian Short Films (with links)
In highest rating order, with links and comments.
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1. A day
Korean Movie - 2011
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dIrIB8ski2E
https://www.viddsee.com/video/a-day/g9sgn?locale=en
What a beautiful, heartwarming, funny, sentimental, touching little gem!
I couldn't stop smiling, laughing, tearing and crying while watching this wonderful grandma traveling through 90 years of her lifetime in one day.
Meeting a series of her past-selves from childhood, adolescence, maturity and the moment she first met her husband, all in just one day.
The most precious and delicious tangerines for the most special day of their life together.
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2. My Wife Got Fat
Korean Movie - 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OixQ5ZmQT0
Funny, cute, touching and very relatable xD
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3. Beautiful Run
Thai Movie - 2021
https://youtu.be/7BBxjXlH2K8?si=qOZUOKb8oC192u3
A wonderful short film full of heart, pride, determination, perseverance and inspiration.
Don't miss it!
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4. Two Lights: Relumino
Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBJ7K7DqDZo
Such a little diamond!
Only 30 minutes, but it was a powerful story which had all the emotions one can feel...
From pain, despair, fear, anger to relief, friendship, warmth, joy, hope, love!
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5. Right Place
Japanese Movie - 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjkNlmsYwFo&t=1s
"Just like there is a right place for everything around me, there must be the right place for me somewhere in this world".
A brilliant short film with a quirky lead, excellent cinematography, sound and music - and beautiful symmetrical shots!
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6. B-Class Cultural Heritage
Japanese Movie - 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn-x2LJwgTE
A unique action story, with stunning cinematography and effects, seamless editing -even in the brilliant use of subtitles and credits- and a perfectly-fitted electronic score.
Zany and ironic, an acidic social comment on social isolation thoroughly enjoyable!
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7. Bus 44
Hong Kong Movie - 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJjje4iZPXg
Cruel and raw and absolutely justifiable!
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8. Buying Ears
Chinese Special - 2020, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atCSfZnAXsM&feature=youtu.be
So sweet, touching!
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9. Yuwol: The Boy Who Made The World Dance
Korean Movie - 2018
https://youtu.be/zOXFqZ9rGUo
So heartwarming, inspiring and addicting!
And this was a graduation thesis for film arts? Hats off! -
10. My Dad's Story
Thai Special - 2015, 1 episode
A little gem! and the girl was a little angel ❤
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11. The Police Box
Hong Kong Movie - 2006
Brilliant!
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12. Consolation
Korean Movie - 2015
A silent but aesthetically vivid and meaningful little gem!
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13. My Dear Classmate
Hong Kong Movie - 2013
Sad, touching and inspiring!
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16. Lipstick
Korean Movie - 2019
Sad, gripping, with masterful symbolisms.
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17. Bicycle
Japanese Movie - 2009
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNLYSCE2l8
A simple, beautiful story about a bicycle dismantled piece by piece and the life of its recluse owner retrieved, while trying to get all the stolen bicycle pieces back. -
18. Unspeakable Love
Chinese Special - 2020, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ6O0IvzvAA
Heartwarming and inspiring! -
19. Boku ga Kimi no Mimi ni Naru
Japanese Special - 2017, 1 episode
Heartwarming, sweet and inspirational!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx8_ImULQDE -
20. Born With It
Japanese Movie - 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s22R9HKT3Kg
"I refuse to let people destroy me with their judgement".
Some parents really have to teach their kids a lesson or two... -
21. Date
Filipino Special - 2017, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDHZkLeh6vw
Heartbreakingly sweet and touching. -
22. Sprout
Korean Movie - 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMm6AXFVTyM
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A wholesome road trip/coming-of-age story, just like all Yoon Ga Eun's heartfelt movies.
Bittersweet, emotional and full of nostalgia, brilliantly filmed and acted. -
23. SF: Joan's Galaxy
Korean Special - 2020, 1 episode
Part of an anthology of sci fi stories, this short film is a sharp commentary on social discrimination but, most of all, a heartbreakingly beautiful love story - that one scene was more powerful, intimate and heart-fluttering than any romantic scene most dramas have ever given us.
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24. SF8: Blink
Korean Special - 2020, 1 episode
Part of an anthology of sci fi stories, this short film had a fast-paced, engaging story with a great human and AI pairing, compelling fighting scenes and a badass FL full of charisma.
I wish there were more cases for this duo to solve!
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25. A Public Square in Tokyo
Japanese Movie - 1898
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I--__osRPII
A rare gem depicting a bygone reality of everyday life somewhere in Tokyo more than a hundred years ago. -
26. My Mother
Korean Movie - 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAHJYYhzWUY
The power of motherly love! -
27. Girls on Top
Korean Movie - 2017
Woo Hee with her cactus and Joo Young with her monocycle... what an experience!
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28. Shakespeare in Tokyo
Japanese Movie - 2018
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30. That Kind of Love Story
Japanese Movie - 2015
Sentimental and inspiring!
https://www.viddsee.com/video/that-kind-of-love-story/lpwp7?locale=en
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31. Tomoko
Japanese Movie - 2016
An interesting social commentary about financial inequality and social isolation.
https://www.nowness.com/topic/japan/tomoko-nick-norman-butler
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32. Nose Nose Nose Eyes
Korean Movie - 2017
Knowing that it was inspired from a true story makes it more impactful...
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33. Shopaholic
Thai Movie - 2014
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34. Love Buzz
Korean Movie - 2019
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35. After Class
Filipino Movie - 2014
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36. From the Heart
Thai Special - 2017, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADIYXltgh6w
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37. A New Awakening
Chinese Movie - 2021
Beautiful landscape sceneries and an elegant Zhou Dong Yu.
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38. The Only One
Thai Special - 2016, 1 episode
So beautiful and emotional!
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41. Life is But a Dream
Korean Movie - 2022
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnzKqxtnWDY
With a masterfully blended mixture of folklore tradition, Pansori storytelling, Madanggeuk theatrical techniques, sageuk martial arts, romance and black comedy, this multi-genre short film was a surrealistic, whimsical colourful feast for the eyes and ears!
Highly recommended. -
42. The Lady from 406
Korean Movie - 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U88eJ_tuayA
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How well do we really know our neighbors?
Eerie, quirky, intense. -
43. The Vow
Filipino Special - 2017, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kAOvTFA5rs&t=59s
A story line much better than many movies and a touching, unexpected plot-twist. -
44. The Recorder Exam
Korean Movie - 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh4ZcyA7fTY
Kim Bo Ra’s directorial debut is a tender, sincere and wholesome coming-of-age short film, full of heart and simplicity and a nuanced performance from child actress Hwang Jeongone.
Highly recommended.
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45. Made-up Story
Korean Movie - 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVOXGO_G9pw
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A daring monologue/conversation of a writer and her character about life, death, memories, dreams and stories.
Beautiful black and white shooting, impressive (almost) natural acting. -
46. Souvenir
Thai Special - 2018, 1 episode
https://youtu.be/4RGeQxiC8O4
This collection of happiness moments was so touching, uplifting and inspiring! -
47. Walking to the Moon
Chinese Movie - 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUCfLX44IpM
https://share.api.weibo.cn/share/332183255,4806722469760562.html?weibo_id=4806722469760562
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Gripping, eerie and poetic, with a hauntingly breathtaking dance, music and narration. -
48. Back
Chinese Movie - 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fg4VJ-Xo5w
Touching and inspiring! -
49. AI
Chinese Movie - 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DijvlSuVI8E
Bittersweet, touching and impressively wholesome short movie.
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50. Mentalese Express
Taiwanese Movie - 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAciGWokkwY
Adorable flirting between two introverts - super cute and heartwarming.
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51. You and Me
Japanese Movie - 2011
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52. Present Perfect
Thai Movie - 2014
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53. Love Jo. Right Now.
Korean Movie - 2017
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54. Summerdaze
Korean Special - 2018, 1 episode
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55. Summer, Bus
Korean Movie - 2017
A heartwarming short drama, with a great bus driver ;)
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56. Working on Saturday
Korean Movie - 2011
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57. Terrarium Locker Room
Japanese Movie - 2018
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58. Ordinary Life
Japanese Movie - 2012
Ordinary life: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YW3YJCvTxw0
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59. Children & Philosophy
Japanese Special - 2013, 1 episode
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60. Yukuharu
Japanese Movie - 2012
Heartbreaking and cruel...
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61. Like a B1
Korean Movie - 2015
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62. Human Form
Korean Movie - 2015
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63. One Cut of the Dead Mission: Remote
Japanese Movie - 2020
Brilliantly heartwarming!
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64. Breakfast with Lolo
Filipino Movie - 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkOXjub4Tc8&feature=youtu.be
Nostalgic and heartwarming!
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65. Le Vrai Où
Chinese Special - 2020, 1 episode
9 min of sexiness and elegance!
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66. She’s Dating A Youngster
Filipino Special - 2019, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukabSiSnTVM
"Age is just a number.
Don't let doubts stop you to get close.
#Make Your Move" -
67. Molave Street
Filipino Movie - 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6QYR1md5WQ
An intriguing concept beautifully filmed. -
68. Thank You For Sharing
Thai Special - 2016, 1 episode
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69. Ophelia
Filipino Movie - 2019
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70. Last Twilight in Phuket
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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71. Someday or One Day Extra Scene
Taiwanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
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72. 1 in 10,000 (Act I)
Korean Movie - 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJKGd_5mDuk
'You have to live 10 000 lifetimes to get a chance to meet your soulmate.'
'Life isn't limited by just statistics and numbers.'
I really liked how this 3 part short film was a character rather than sexuality focused love story! -
73. 1 in 10,000 (Act II)
Korean Movie - 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTk-stj8CPI
'Even if you don’t believe in yourself, I believe I you.'
I really liked how this 3 part short film was a character rather than sexuality focused love story! -
74. 1 in 10,000 (Act III)
Korean Movie - 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y51mvcmVd8
'Because the past ten years I've waited to see you again have felt like I've waited ten thousand lifetimes.'
I really liked how this 3 part short film was a character rather than sexuality focused love story! -
75. House Rules
Chinese Special - 2019, 1 episode
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76. Date
Chinese Movie - 2021
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77. Midnight Sun
Thai Special - 2016, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yASuyWiqhfg
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Much better than I expected, with the coolest cat! -
78. Uso Kara Hajimaru Koi
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
Feel-good and cute and, unfortunately, too short :)
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79. We Will Grow Old Together
Chinese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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80. Untact
Korean Movie - 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU97zcSOqb4
Short but fulfilling, with an exceptional performance from Kim Go Eun. She was so natural and convincing as a vlogger!
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81. Crush
Filipino Special - 2017, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25FDOpG_zY
Cute and rewarding :) -
82. The Vampire Lives Next Door To Us
Korean Movie - 2015
https://youtu.be/fXAEJucEJfg
It could be easily be mistaken as one of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp collaborations!
Ji Sung as a sexy, empathetic vampire in a bizarre story with a heavy, tragic background...
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83. AORB
Korean Special - 2019, 1 episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=TOv-Uq7XffM&feature=youtu.be&gl=JP
Intriguing concept, clever use of game setting and cute Choi Woo Shik as the protagonist in a brilliant interactive short film campaign by Cass.
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84. Journey to the Shore
Korean Movie - 2020
https://youtu.be/aV_Q5kkXeBQ
Beautifully filmed an acted, this is a sad, painful love story of two tormented souls.
Many long length films could learn a lesson or two from this short but wholesome gem.
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85. Gift
Korean Movie - 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Ml74VmpZg
A heartwarming and inspiring short movie with a simple story and a great cast.
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86. On/Off
Korean Special - 2024, 2 episodes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUZG_TufPo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbW_pOx275Y
A heartwarming story and a cute romance between two adorable introverts.
Too bad it's too short.
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87. My Pistachio
Korean Movie - 2018
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88. Automation
Japanese Movie - 2017
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89. The Girl Opposite to Me
Chinese Movie - 2012
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90. Dead Vacation
Japanese Movie - 2018
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91. Beats Per MIZU
Japanese Movie - 2019
Cute and quirky, with an adorable Ishikawa Ruka and a great sismance.
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92. The Mother Earth
Korean Movie - 2014
Beautiful cinematography and directing, too short and a bit confusing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=71mOu9XaQ74
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93. Girl is a Liar
Japanese Movie - 2015
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94. The Story of 90 Coins
Chinese Movie - 2015
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95. Pieces of Memories
Korean Movie - 2012
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96. Crash
Chinese Movie - 2019
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98. God Knows
Hong Kong Movie - 2016
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99. Seol Hee
Korean Movie - 2016
A heartbreakingly cruel social commentary on people's indifference, their attitude and reaction to danger/problems when they aren't directly involved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72KAs7dNZw4&feature=youtu.be
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100. Transferring
Japanese Movie - 2012