Asian Short Films (with links)

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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OixQ5ZmQT0
Funny, cute, touching and very relatable xD
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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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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!
A must see...

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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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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJjje4iZPXg
Cruel and raw and absolutely justifiable!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atCSfZnAXsM&feature=youtu.be
So sweet, touching!
Made me miss my grandma so much...

https://youtu.be/zOXFqZ9rGUo 
So heartwarming, inspiring and addicting!
And this was a graduation thesis for film arts? Hats off!

A little gem! and the girl was a little angel ❤

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs4qQb-3vgw

Brilliant!

https://youtu.be/0zxFOci7pg4 

A silent but aesthetically vivid and meaningful little gem!

https://www.viddsee.com/video/consolation/vdbsj 

Sad, touching and inspiring!

https://www.viddsee.com/video/my-dear-classmate/jt56i

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4lKMJfc5U

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH7noNdd1l8 

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https://vimeo.com/369026583

Sad, gripping, with masterful symbolisms.

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ6O0IvzvAA
Heartwarming and inspiring!

Heartwarming, sweet and inspirational!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx8_ImULQDE 

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...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDHZkLeh6vw
Heartbreakingly sweet and touching.

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.

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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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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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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAHJYYhzWUY
The power of motherly love!

Woo Hee with her cactus and Joo Young with her monocycle... what an experience!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sa_Ko9sHvg 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W0qsIc-6ew 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQgpdzXHMAM

Sentimental and inspiring!

https://www.viddsee.com/video/that-kind-of-love-story/lpwp7?locale=en 

An interesting social commentary about financial inequality and social isolation.

https://www.nowness.com/topic/japan/tomoko-nick-norman-butler

Knowing that it was inspired from a true story makes it more impactful...

https://youtu.be/hO5ZzZF3-M0 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXNT0m7QZ2k 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAoxhgFmKBw&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLBdK7AU568&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADIYXltgh6w

touching and inspirational

https://youtu.be/g9rvJ2ZpRyU

Beautiful landscape sceneries and an elegant Zhou Dong Yu.

So beautiful and emotional!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97I3KIsAZI

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U88eJ_tuayA
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How well do we really know our neighbors?
Eerie, quirky, intense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kAOvTFA5rs&t=59s
A story line much better than many movies and a touching, unexpected plot-twist.

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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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.

https://youtu.be/4RGeQxiC8O4
This collection of happiness moments was so touching, uplifting and inspiring!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUCfLX44IpM
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Gripping, eerie and poetic, with a hauntingly breathtaking dance, music and narration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fg4VJ-Xo5w
Touching and inspiring!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DijvlSuVI8E
Bittersweet, touching and impressively wholesome short movie.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvhxWbIrLE8 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5dIeA7KCMo 

https://youtu.be/KQ0ytjLbfj4 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzj-aH6iy0A 

A heartwarming short drama, with a great bus driver ;)

https://youtu.be/-MliIE5PGrI 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VXXqvxGWtA 

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Ordinary life: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YW3YJCvTxw0

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https://www.behance.net/gallery/72562147/Children-and-Philosophy-

Heartbreaking and cruel...

https://www.viddsee.com/video/yukuharu/dydw5 

https://www.viddsee.com/video/like-a-b1/o4ddl?locale=en 

https://www.viddsee.com/video/human-form/vtirm

Brilliantly heartwarming! 

https://youtu.be/HTk2wqBxVfY 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkOXjub4Tc8&feature=youtu.be

Nostalgic and heartwarming!

9 min of sexiness and elegance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DMNtmdcxnM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukabSiSnTVM

"Age is just a number.
Don't let doubts stop you to get close.
#Make Your Move"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6QYR1md5WQ
An intriguing concept beautifully filmed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoM6qgHwrP4
Alternative ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjpYUMS88r8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9Gx9vAtVs

https://youtu.be/XrEiimmjszM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZYiqicuH7s

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!

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!

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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPuuwFmXSFk&list=PLj53J8o4McChiEB34GZP0LhLBv1V0lCEu&index=29

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uT_r4dZP_s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yASuyWiqhfg
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Much better than I expected, with the coolest cat!

https://vimeo.com/570226037 

Feel-good and cute and, unfortunately, too short :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbm7jDurEZs

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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25FDOpG_zY
Cute and rewarding :)

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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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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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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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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https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mypistachio 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wvJkVkle9U 

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Cute and quirky, with an adorable Ishikawa Ruka and a great sismance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev80mfQjvP0 

Beautiful cinematography and directing, too short and a bit confusing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=71mOu9XaQ74 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlzwJTX8Yrw

https://youtu.be/HUdhVEwo0Xo

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkne_q97RDU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67UdU_9m2UM 

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https://www.nowness.com/topic/japan/and-so-we-put-goldfish-in-the-pool-makoto-nagahisa

https://www.viddsee.com/video/god-knows/g376k

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D54A8xaOQpw&ab_channel=JapaneseDrama%26Movie

part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MIl7yjQ78U#t=48 

part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWdj69kKANE 

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