All Films & Events

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   10+10

   Hou Hsiao-hsien, Arvin Chen, Wang Shau-Di, Wang Tung, Chu Yen-Ping, Ho Wi-Ding, Wu Nien-Chen, Shen Ko-Shang, Hou Chi-Jan, Sylvia Chang, Chang Tso-Chi, Chen Yu-Hsun, Chen Kuo-Fu, Yang Ya-Chi, Cheng Wen-Tang, Cheng Yu-Chieh, Hsiao Ya-Chuan, Leon Dai, Chung Mong-Hong, Wei Te-Sheng / Masters / Taiwan / 2011 / Art, Comedy, Drama, Historical / 115 mins

   10 legendary directors and 10 new voices explore the uniqueness of Taiwan.

   10+10

   UCSD Atkinson Hall Auditorium
   November 3, 2012 4:30 pm

   10+10

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 5, 2012 8:35 pm

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   11 FLOWERS

   Wang Xiaoshuai / Asia Pop! / China / 2011 / Drama, Historical / 110 mins

   A poignant snapshot of the Cultural Revolution as seen through the eyes of an 11-year-old.

   11 FLOWERS

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 3, 2012 5:00 pm

   11 FLOWERS

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 5, 2012 4:35 pm

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   ACE ATTORNEY

   Takashi Miike / Asia Pop! / Japan / 2012 / Comedy, Thriller / 135 mins

   Dueling lawyers fire evidence - and objections! - in this rowdy adaptation of the popular game.

   ACE ATTORNEY

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 4, 2012 8:50 pm Box Office Only

   ACE ATTORNEY

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 5, 2012 8:25 pm

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   ALL ABOUT MY WIFE

   Min Kyu-dong / Asia Pop! / South Korea / 2012 / Comedy, Romantic Comedy / 121 mins

   If you're too scared to divorce your wife, give her a reason to divorce you first!

   ALL ABOUT MY WIFE

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 4, 2012 1:40 pm

   ALL ABOUT MY WIFE

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 7, 2012 5:45 pm

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   ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE

   Asian American Panorama / 88 mins

   The magic of animation comes alive in this collection of short films.

   In This Program: 38-39°C, BONNIE, BRIDGE, BUTTERFLY DREAM, CHILDREN, CLIMBER, IN YOUR ARMS, MEMORIES OF THE SONG, MR CHAN: MISUNDERSTOOD MAN, MY NAME IS MITCH, ON THE WATER, ONE SIDED LOVE, OPUESTO, THE RETURN OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, SEASONS, THE SHOPGIRL, STEPS, SUMO LAKE, THE TENDER MARCH, WHY DO WE PUT UP WITH THEM?, WILL

   ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 4, 2012 2:30 pm

   ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 7, 2012 5:30 pm

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   APPARITION

   Vincent Sandoval / Discoveries / Philippines / 2012 / Drama, Suspense / 87 mins

   Tensions mount in a remote forest convent, while the outside world undergoes social upheaval.

   APPARITION

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 3, 2012 11:40 am

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   ARCHITECTURE 101

   Lee Yong-Ju / Asia Pop! / South Korea / 2012 / Comedy, Romance / 118 mins

   A chance architecture gig opens memories of college days and first love.

   ARCHITECTURE 101

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 3, 2012 9:15 pm

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   BOUNDARY

   Benito Bautista / Discoveries / Philippines / 2011 / Drama, Thriller / 110 mins

   A cab driver gets more than a fare when he picks up a mystery man in the streets of Manila.

   BOUNDARY

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 3, 2012 9:35 pm

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   CHA CHA FOR TWINS

   Jim Wang, Yang Yi-chien / Asia Pop! / Taiwan / 2012 / Comedy, Romance, Romantic Comedy / 101 mins

   In the game of high school puppy love, there's nothing lonelier than being a twin.

   CHA CHA FOR TWINS

   UCSD Atkinson Hall Auditorium
   November 2, 2012 8:00 pm

   CHA CHA FOR TWINS

   UltraStar Mission Valley
   November 8, 2012 7:35 pm

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    CHILDREN OF SRIKANDI

    The Children of Srikandi Collective / Discoveries / Germany, Indonesia / 2012 / Documentary / 74 mins

    Queer Indonesian women redefine their identities through shadow puppets and performance.

    CHILDREN OF SRIKANDI

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 5, 2012 4:00 pm

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    CHIPS

    Yoshihiro Nakamura / Masters / Japan / 2012 / Comedy, Drama / 68 mins

    Coincidence brings together a shy detective, some petty thieves, and a baseball player caught in the middle.

    CHIPS

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 2, 2012 6:45 pm

    CHIPS

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 6, 2012 5:45 pm

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    DANCING QUEEN

    Lee Suk-Hoon / Asia Pop! / South Korea / 2012 / Comedy / 124 mins

    Wife hides dance queen dreams from her aspiring politician husband.

    DANCING QUEEN

    Cinepolis
    November 7, 2012 8:00 pm

    DANCING QUEEN

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 8, 2012 4:00 pm

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    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

    Dave Boyle / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Comedy, Romance / 73 mins

    Heartbroken indie musician embarks on a road trip to nab a new crush.

    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 4, 2012 3:50 pm

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    DEAD BITE

    Joey Boy / Extreme / Thailand / 2011 / Comedy, Horror, Zombies / 94 mins

    The greatest drama/comedy/horror about a hip-hop band fighting bikini'd zombies that eat mermaids, ever.

    DEAD BITE

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 8, 2012 10:00 pm

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    DEAD SUSHI

    Noboru Iguchi / Extreme / Japan / 2012 / Comedy, Horror / 91 mins

    Humans have long loved sinking their teeth in sushi. Now it's payback time.

    DEAD SUSHI

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 3, 2012 10:00 pm

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    DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’: EVERYMAN’S JOURNEY (opening night film)

    Ramona S. Diaz / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Documentary, Music / 113 mins

    In need of a new frontman, rock band Journey discovers a golden voice in the Philippines.

    DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ (Film Only)

    North Park Birch Theatre
    November 1, 2012 7:00 pm Rush Line Only

    DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ (Film and Party)

    North Park Birch Theatre
    November 1, 2012 7:00 pm Rush Line Only!

    DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ (Encore Screening)

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 7, 2012 7:15 pm Box Office Only

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    DOOMSDAY BOOK

    Kim Jee-Woon, Yim Pil-Sung / Asia Pop! / South Korea / 2012 / Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction / 115 mins

    Robots, zombies, and a giant eight ball spell the end of the world.

    DOOMSDAY BOOK

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 3, 2012 7:25 pm

    DOOMSDAY BOOK

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 6, 2012 5:55 pm

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    EDEN (centerpiece film)

    Megan Griffiths / Asian American Panorama / USA / 2012 / Drama, Suspense / 98 mins

    True story of a Korean American who is kidnapped into an international trafficking ring.

    EDEN (Centerpiece Film)

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 4, 2012 7:00 pm Box Office Only

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    FIVE FINGERS OF DEATH (King Boxer)

    Chung Chang-wha / Masters / Hong Kong / 1972 / Martial Arts / 97 mins

    40th anniversary of the legendary film that jump-kicked world cinema and set box offices aflame.

    FIVE FINGERS OF DEATH

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 2, 2012 6:30 pm Box Office Only

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    FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE

    Tsui Hark / Masters / Hong Kong / 2011 / Martial Arts / 122 mins

    Jet Li and Tsui Hark re-team for a high-flying, corruption-fighting, identity-mixing adventure. In 3D.

    FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 6, 2012 7:30 pm Box Office Only

    FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (encore)

    UltraStar Mission Valley
    November 9, 2012 9:45 pm

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