MYSTERY KUNG FU THEATER

Asia Pop! / martial arts

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POI E: THE STORY OF OUR SONG

Tearepa Kahi / Asia Pop! / New Zealand / 2016 / comedy, documentary, music / 92 mins

Fusing Maori tradition and a disco beat, “Poi E” topped the charts in 1984 and went on to becoming New Zealand’s unofficial national anthem. This joyous documentary tells the story of a community that came together to preserve culture and language under the vision of the inspiring soul singer Dalvanius Prime.

SHE’S THE BOSS

Ham Tran / Asia Pop! / Vietnam / 2017 / comedy, romance / 114 mins

Fiery boss Oanh has one simple rule: no intra-office romances. Little does anybody know that she is violating her own rule herself. Unhinged and free-flying, while still cohering a compelling battle-of-the-sexes across work and home, SHE’S THE BOSS is a splashy showcase for some of Vietnam’s most radiant comedic talents.

SOULMATE

Derek Tsang / Asia Pop! / China, Hong Kong / 2016 / drama, romance / 110 mins

Qiyue and An Sheng became inseparable in high school, two girls from different walks of life nevertheless finding in each other a reason to plunge optimistically into adulthood. But when Qiyue falls in love with the handsome Jia-ming, so does An Sheng, sending a lifelong friendship into a tailspin.