Oahunov Nov 8-18, 2018
Kauainov Nov 15-18, 2018
Big Island & Maui Nov 29 -Dec 2, 2018
The 38th Hawaii International Film Festival is about to start and to continue the festival's proud tradition of showcasing content and creatives from the Pacific, Asia and North America.
The festival this year features over 180 films, talks and events from 37 countries, with 47 US, International and World Premieres across 32 sections. 2018 continues the tradition of programming a selection of critically-acclaimed and highly-anticipated films from Asia and around the world, while also giving a platform from emerging creative talents from across the Hawaii-Pacific region.
Outstanding films are accompanied by stars and filmmakers from around the world, connecting East and West through a dedication to discussion, diversity and creativity.
We have picked the Asian titles in the Programme and they are a lot!
Let's have a look:
Shadow – Opening Night Film
China 2018 – Director: Zhang Yimou
50 First Kisses
Spotlight On Japan – Japan – Director: Yuichi Fukuda
Adulthood
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Kim In-Seon
Blank 13
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Takumi Saitoh
The Blood Of Wolves
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Kazuya Shiraishi
The Empty Hands
Spotlight On Hong Kong – Hong Kong Sar China 2017 – Director: Chapman To
Every Day Is A Good Day
Eat. Drink. Film. – Japan 2018 – Director: Tatsushi Omori
For Love's Sake
Eat. Drink. Film. – Japan 2018 – Director: Naoki Segi
Gatao: Rise Of The King
Spotlight On Taiwan – Taiwan Roc 2018 – Director: Yen Cheng-Kuo
The Great Battle
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Kim Kwang-Sik
Herstory
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Min Kyu-Dong
Inuyashiki
Extreme Asia | Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Shinsuke Sato
It's Boring Here, Pick Me Up
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Spotlight On China – China 2018 – Director: Bi Gan
Long Time No Sea
Spotlight On Taiwan – Taiwan Roc 2018 – Director: Heather Tsui
Mirai
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Vol. 1
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Directors: Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita
The Prey
Extreme Asia | Southeast Asian Showcase – Cambodia 2018 – Director: Jimmy Henderson
Recall
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Katsuhide Motoki
River's Edge
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Isao Yukisada
Shoplifters
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Hirokazu Kore-Eda
Sunset In My Hometown
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Lee Joon-Ik
The Sweet Requiem
Spotlight On India – India 2018 – Director: Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam
Ten Years: Japan
Film For Thought – Hong Kong, Japan 2018 – Directors: Akiyo Fujimura, Chie Hayakawa, Kei Ishikawa, Yusuke Kinoshita, Megumi Tsuno
The Unity Of Heroes
Spotlight On China – China 2018 – Director: Marco Mak
Wachigai-Ya Itosato
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Mikiya Kashima
Wrath Of Silence
Spotlight On China – China 2017 – Director: Xin Yukun
Yocho (Foreboding)
Extreme Asia | Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2017 – Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Asako I & Ii
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Ash Is Purest White
Spotlight On China – China 2018 – Director: Jia Zhangke
Born Bone Born
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Toshiyuki Teruy
Call Her Ganda
Documentaries – Philippines, United States 2018 – Director: Pj Raval
Fengshui
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Park Hee-kon
Fiction & Other Realities
Sound X Vision – South Korea 2018 – Director: Bobby Choy, Steve Lee
First Love
Southeast Asian Showcase – Philippines 2018 – Director: Paul Soriano
Grit
Green Screen – Indonesia 2018 – Director: Sasha Friedlander, Cynthia Wade
Hanalei Bay
Spotlight On Japan – Japan, United States 2018 – Director: Daishi Matsunaga
Killing
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Shinya Tsukamoto
Killing For The Prosecution
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Masato Harada
The Legend Of The Stardust Brothers
Sound X Vision – Japan 1985 – Director: Macoto Tezuka
Manto
Spotlight On India – India 2018 – Director: Nandita Das
Memories Of My Body
Southeast Asian Showcase – Indonesia 2018 – Director: Garin Nugroho
The Miracle Of Crybaby Shottan
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Toshiaki Toyoda
On Your Wedding Day
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Lee Seok-geun
One Cut Of The Dead
Extreme Asia | Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2017 – Director: Shinichiro Ueda
The Rope Curse – World Premiere
Extreme Asia | Spotlight On Taiwan – Taiwan Roc 2018 – Director: Shih Han Liao
Samurai's Promise
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Daisaku Kimura
Sir
Spotlight On India – India 2018 – Director: Rohena Gera
Song Lang
Southeast Asian Showcase – Vietnam 2018 – Director: Leon Le
Still Human
Spotlight On Hong Kong – Hong Kong 2018 – Director: Oliver Siu Kuen Chan
Wish You Were Here
Spotlight On China – China, Japan 2018 – Director: Kenneth Bi
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Extreme Asia | Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Park Hoon-jung
KAU KA HŌKŪ AWARD:
House Of My Fathers
Special Presentations – Sri Lanka 2018 – Director: Suba Sivakumaran
The Hungry Lion
Spotlight On Japan – Japan 2018 – Director: Takaomi Ogata
Last Child
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2017 – Director: Shin Dong-seok
People's Republic Of Desire
Film For Thought – China, United States 2018 – Director: Hao Wu
The Running Actress
Spotlight On Korea – South Korea 2018 – Director: Moon So-ri
The Third Wife
Southeast Asian Showcase – Vietnam 2018 – Director: Ash Mayfair
FILMMAKER IN FOCUS: WONG KAR WAI
Happy Together
Hong Kong Sar China 1997
In The Mood For Love
Hong Kong Sar China 2000
Chungking Express
Hong Kong Sar China 1994
FILM FOR THOUGHT: THE COMMON GOOD
People's Republic Of Desire
China, United States 2018 – Director: Hao Wu
Ten Years: Japan
Hong Kong, Japan 2018 – Directors: Akiyo Fujimura, Chie Hayakawa, Kei Ishikawa, Yusuke Kinoshita, Megumi Tsuno
The full Programme is available on the official website
