Oslo, 31. august (AKA: Oslo, August 31st)

IMDB: 7.6/10

One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.

Dare mo shiranai (AKA: Nobody Knows)

IMDB: 8.0/10

In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves them and shows no sign of returning.

Fa yeung nin wah (AKA: In the Mood for Love)

IMDB: 8.1/10

Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.

Do lok tin si (AKA: Fallen Angels)

IMDB: 7.5/10

This Hong Kong-set crime drama follows the lives of a hitman, hoping to get out of the business, and his elusive female partner.

Du zhan (AKA: Drug War)

IMDB: 7.0/10

A drug cartel boss who is arrested in a raid is coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation.

Tasogare Seibei (AKA: The Twilight Samurai)

IMDB: 8.1/10

As the feudal Japan era draws to a close, a widower samurai experiences difficulty balancing clan loyalties, 2 young daughters, an aged mother, and the sudden reappearance of his childhood sweetheart.

Kakushi-toride no san-akunin (AKA: The Hidden Fortress)

IMDB: 8.0/10

Lured by gold, two greedy peasants unknowingly escort a princess and her general across enemy lines.

Sonachine (AKA: Sonatine)

IMDB: 7.5/10

Several yakuza from Tokyo are sent to Okinawa to help end a gang war. The war then escalates and the Tokyo drifters decide to lay low at the beach.