Daily Archives: January 15, 2026

The Square (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A star-crossed romance in North Korea

South Korean independent animation film “The Square” is an earnest melodrama about two very different people who cannot help but love each other despite an oppressive society surrounding them. While it is another typical tale of star-crossed lovers, the film … Continue reading

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The Passengers of the Night (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): As she starts over

Mikhaël Hers’ 2022 film “The Passengers of the Night”, which was belatedly released in South Korea around the end of the last year, is a mild but engaging drama mainly driven by mood and emotion. Simply rolling with its several … Continue reading

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