See You After School (2006) – in this Korean film, a geeky kid picks a fight with the school bully before he realizes what he’s done. Punch (2011) – based on a popular young adult novel, this Korean coming of age tale follows a poor kid living in the slums and the cranky teacher who inspires him. Private Eye (2012) – a private detective is on the case of a mysterious murder in this Korean period thriller. Parallel Life (2010) – a newly appointed judge discovers the tragic events of his life mirror those of a judge who lived 30 years ago in this Korean drama. Open City (2008) – a Korean drama about pick-pockets. Destiny (2010) – a woman tries to reunite with her first love in this winsome Korean romantic comedy. Streaming in HDĭark Forest of Death (2006) – four campers become stranded in this Korean horror movie. The Chaser (2008) – this grim ‘n gritty film is a must see for fans of Korean revenge flicks. I Wish (2011) – a heartfelt Japanese drama about two young brothers separated by their parents’ divorce. Jan Dara (2001) – this controversial Thai drama co-stars Hong Kong starlet Christy Cheung in a tale of sexual obsessionīlood Brothers (2007) – a glossy remake of John Woo’s “Bullet in the Head” set in 1930’s Shanghai, starring Daniel Wu and Shu Qi Salvage Mice (2011) – an obscure martial arts beat-em-up from Japan, featuring a cast of female fighters. Mutant Girls Squad (2010) – the latest shocking Japanese splatterflick from Sushi Typhoon. Kagemusha (1980) – a drama set in Medieval Japan from internationally renown director Akira Kurosawa. Headshot (2011) – in this acclaimed Thai thriller, a hitman recovers from a bullet to the head and discovers he now sees everything upside down.
Hansel & Gretel (2007) – this Korean horror film unfolds as a dark fairy tale for adults. From the acclaimed director of “All About Lily Chou-Chou,” Shunji Iwai Hana & Alice (2003) – a drama about two teenage friends divided by their mutual attraction for a boy. Gothic & Lolita Psycho (2010) – also known as “Psycho Gothic Lolita,” this Japanese splatter/action flick comes in the vein of “The Machine Girl.” Streaming in HD Riki-Oh: Story of Ricky (1991) – the outrageously violent Hong Kong cult classic.
Streaming in HDĭragon Lord (1982) – Jackie Chan directs and stars in this vintage martial arts picture. Streaming in HDīutterfly Sword (1993) – a high-flying wuxia from the director of “A Chinese Ghost Story,” starring Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, and Donnie Yen. Wind Blast (2010) – a modern Chinese action picture with a Western spin, co-starring Francis Ng. Streaming in HDįireball (2009) – this Thai action movie combines basketball with the brutal martial art of Muay Thai. My Way (2011) – one of the most successful Korean films of all time, this tells the story of two friends – one Korean, one Japanese – as they are separated and reunited during the war. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (2011) – John Woo produced this Taiwanese epic about the aborigines’ battle against the Japanese Imperial army. The Viral Factor (2012) – Dante Lam directs this explosive Hong Kong action flick starring Nicholas Tse and Jay Chou. White Vengeance (2011) – a Chinese historical epic from the director of “Black Mask,” Daniel Lee. Be advised that a few of these films are only available on streaming in English and that earlier movies on this list may have expired: Here’s a look at select Asian titles streaming on Netflix Instant.
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