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Some of my favorite asian tear jerkers
By an Amazon.com customer
Grave of the Fireflies (2-Disc Collector's Edition)Grave of the Fireflies (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
Buy used from: $15.00
Think "Bambi" is sad? What's sadder than sick orphans?
Christmas in AugustChristmas in August
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $7.25
Typically chaste, korean tear-jerker. great subtle performance by Han Suk-Kyu
FailanFailan
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I love Choi Min-Sik. Great actor and he's at his best when he gets to play a tough guy with a heart
FireworksFireworks
Buy used from: $15.79
Nothing more embarassing than when you start sniffing in a movie theatre, especially when you weren't expecting to. Beautiful film by Takeshi Kitano with the usual violence, but surprisingly tender
Farewell My ConcubineFarewell My Concubine
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My favorite Chen Kaige film with stellar performances by Gong Li and the late Leslie Cheung
MaborosiMaborosi
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If you're looking for action, this isn't for you. An achingly beautiful film.