Movies and TvShows featuring "chinese-abroad" theme.
A detective named Hae-Jun is investigating the death of a man who frequently climbed a mountain. In the process, he encounters the man's young wife, Seo-Rae, an immigrant from China. Suspecting her involvement in the death, Hae-Jun begins to stalk her and becomes obsessed. However, as the investigation progresses, Hae-Jun learns that Seo-Rae is not the killer. They develop a close relationship but soon, Hae-Jun discovers that Seo-Rae is actually the murderer and has been manipulating him. She confesses to the crime and tries to bury herself alive at the beach, leaving Hae-Jun devastated.
A Chinese immigrant named Keung arrives in the Bronx and gets involved in a dangerous conflict with organized crime. With his martial arts skills, Keung fights to protect his community and take down the criminals.
Set in the 1980s, "Summer Palace" follows a university student named Yu Hong who falls in love with a fellow student named Zhou Wei. They navigate their relationship amidst political protests and personal hardships, and their lives take unexpected turns. The film explores themes of youth, love, and the complexities of living in a changing society.
In 'The Bar,' a group of strangers find themselves trapped inside a bar in Madrid during a mysterious event. As they try to figure out what's happening and how to escape, tensions rise and suspicions start to surface. With a dark comedic tone, the film explores themes of fear, survival, and the complexities of human nature.
In Lilting, a man struggles to communicate with his deceased lover's mother due to a language barrier, leading to misunderstandings and frustration. As they navigate their grief, they discover the importance of understanding and acceptance. This moving film explores themes of loss, culture clash, and the complexities of human relationships.
In 'Pale Flower', a yakuza is released from prison and becomes involved with a mysterious woman. As they embark on a passionate but dangerous affair, their lives become intertwined with the Tokyo underworld. The film explores themes of power, love, and the consequences of a criminal past. With stunning cinematography and a haunting score, 'Pale Flower' is a gripping and atmospheric masterpiece of Japanese cinema.
In Chinatown, New York City, an FBI agent teams up with a Chinese-American detective to investigate police corruption and a gang war involving the Chinese Mafia.
A Chinese teacher in Busan awaits 3 of his friends to spend holidays together in Jeju Island, Korea. Secret gangsters, Sexy Korean woman, old policeman and pastors exist in their tour one by one. The tour became a mysterious and unknown adventures.
When a Chinese cook named Cheng loses his job and decides to travel to Finland, he never expects to find himself in a small, rural town. There, he becomes involved with a local restaurateur named Sirkka, who is struggling to keep her restaurant afloat. Despite their cultural differences and initial clashes, Cheng and Sirkka form an unlikely bond and help each other navigate their personal and professional challenges.
In Chinese Take-Away, a Chinese man named Roberto runs a successful ironmongery store in Buenos Aires. His routine life is disrupted when he accidentally hits a cow while driving. This incident leads to a series of events that bring him closer to a man from the Chinese community. Together, they navigate the challenges of language barriers and cultural differences, forming an unlikely friendship.
A young man in Taipei becomes obsessed with time after selling a watch to a French woman who is about to leave for Paris. The man starts setting his watch to Paris time and begins to behave strangely. Meanwhile, the French woman struggles to adjust to life back in France. Their paths cross again when the man becomes a street vendor selling watches and the woman visits his stand. The film explores themes of existential loneliness and the concept of time.
In the small town of Goldstone, a police detective investigates the disappearance of a young girl, uncovering a web of corruption and deceit. He teams up with an Aboriginal cop to solve the case, facing off against a corrupt mayor and his henchmen.
The World is Ours is a comedy crime movie that tells the story of a group of friends who plan a bank robbery. However, their plan goes wrong and they find themselves in a series of hilarious situations. Along the way, they also have to deal with xenophobia and the challenges of friendship.
Lee, a Chinese man, works as a waiter in a hotel in England, despite speaking very little English. Told that a girl called Iris might be interested in him, on his afternoon off work he buys a box of chocolates and sets off to find her.
Speaking of the Devil is a comedy fantasy movie about a man who wins the lottery and gains wealth, leading to a change in lifestyle. However, his newfound fortune attracts the attention of the devil and he must navigate a series of hilarious and suspenseful events to protect himself and his kidnapped wife.
A Swiss mayor and a Chinese watchmaker living in the Jura decide to organize the semi-finals of Miss China in Switzerland.
Love and Bruises (2011) tells the story of a Chinese woman in France who falls in love with a construction worker, facing challenges of interracial relationships, past traumas, and personal growth.
The Home Song Stories is a drama film about a Chinese nightclub singer who brings her two children to Australia in the late 1960s, only to experience heartbreak and cultural clashes.
Inspector Cadek from the 13th police station should keep an eye on the released safe-cracker nicknamed The Cat. He rightly suspects that Cat will go and pick up his last loot which the police didn't manage to find and that he will want revenge on Karta who helped get him behind bars. At the hospital, Cat's ex-lover Fróny hopelessly falls for doctor Chrudimský and decides to start a new life. She still refuses to help the inspector in his search for The Cat and Karta.