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Arthouse + other series/films with similar traits

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  • Cure

    1. Cure

    Japanese Movie - 1997

    10

    "Who are you?"

  • And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool

    2. And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    10

    "In the end, nothing will change
    In the end, what we did was meaningless.
    If you were hoping to see beautiful goldfish, I'm sorry."
    28 min short

  • Double Mints

    3. Double Mints

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    10

    "Maybe you and I were together as one

    and we cut in two."

  • Monster

    4. Monster

    Japanese Movie - 2023

    10

    "If a human gets a pig brain transplanted, is it a human or a pig?"

  • Happy of the End

    5. Happy of the End

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.5

    "Life is garbage
    But there was something in his eyes last night
    A fragment of something that's not"

    [Arthouse traits: focus on artistic vision, complex character-driven narrative, non-linear storytelling, explores difficult themes]

  • Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island

    6. Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 7 episodes

    9.5

    "That summer was like a dream, filled with colors, sounds, scents, tastes, sensations, and perceptions, permeating my entire youth. [Not thinking about it doesn't mean I can forget.]"

    {Arthouse traits: Cinematic aesthetics, philosophical undertone, emotional depth, evocative setting, independent film by the very elusive Lizzy}

  • The Handmaiden

    7. The Handmaiden

    Korean Movie - 2016

    9.0

    "The bitterness turns sour, the sourness turns sweet, the sweetness turns savoury..."

  • Bargain

    8. Bargain

    Korean Movie - 2015

    9.0

    "You're hilarious. What's your blood type, AB?"
    14 min short

  • Charisma

    9. Charisma

    Japanese Movie - 2000

    8.5

    "Should you kill one tree to save the forest, or save the tree and lose the forest?"

    Philosophical, dreamlike yet grounded, all encompassing ambiguity

  • A Tale of Two Sisters

    10. A Tale of Two Sisters

    Korean Movie - 2003

    8.0

    "Do you know what's really scary? You want to forget something. Totally wipe it off your mind. But you never can."

    Predictable yet successfully unsettling, suspenseful, & visually beautiful.

  • Mom, If I Were a Vampire

    11. Mom, If I Were a Vampire

    Taiwanese Movie - 2022

    7.5

    “If i were a ——(beep) what would you do?”
    17 min short

  • Memories of Murder

    12. Memories of Murder

    Korean Movie - 2003

    7.5

    "kind of plain. just ordinary"

    A bunch of idiots and one extremely memorable final scene.

    {Arthouse traits: subverts conventions of a detective thriller, blend of genres, social and political critique, distinctive visual & aesthetic style, psychological realism]

  • Deep Ocean

    13. Deep Ocean

    Taiwanese Movie - 2022

    7.5

    [Close Up Shot 10:07] Two fish bowls. Side by side.
    20 min short

  • How to Die Young in Manila

    14. How to Die Young in Manila

    Filipino Movie - 2020

    7.5

    Elijah: "You're meeting someone, right?"
    Kokoy: "Yeah."
    .....
    Kokoy: "Is It you?"
    Elijah: "It's you?"
    Kokoy: "huh?" [smirks]
    Elijah: [slowly dawning realization]
    ---------------
    12 min short

  • We Are Little Zombies

    15. We Are Little Zombies

    Japanese Movie - 2019

    7.0

    *plays 8-bit video game music on an endless loop*

  • So Long, See You Tomorrow

    16. So Long, See You Tomorrow

    Korean Movie - 2021

    2 hr 26 min
    Memory & regret - poignant, introspective 

  • Thirst

    17. Thirst

    Korean Movie - 2009

    7.0

    2 hr 13 min
    Erotic horror, unpredictable, shocking, brutal, poetic, dark, absurd comedy

  • A Balloon's Landing

    18. A Balloon's Landing

    Taiwanese Movie - 2024

    1 hr 41 min
    Love & loss - sentimental.
    [Arthouse traits: visually focused, narrative ambiguity, emotional depth]

  • Old Boy

    19. Old Boy

    Korean Movie - 2003

    2 hr
    Brutal and unflinching psychological thriller.

  • FM999: 999 Women's Songs

    20. FM999: 999 Women's Songs

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    22 min, 10 eps
    What it means to be a woman - surreal, symbolic, musical.
    {Arthouse traits: surreal and abstract storytelling, emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling, musical focus]

  • Fallen Angels

    21. Fallen Angels

    Hong Kong Movie - 1995

    1 hr 38 min
    Ephemeral nature of relationships - melancholic, surreal, vibrant.

  • Helter Skelter

    22. Helter Skelter

    Japanese Movie - 2012

    2 hr 7 min
    Obsession, consumerism, destruction - chaotic, vibrant, satirical, body horror.

  • Air Doll

    23. Air Doll

    Japanese Movie - 2009

    1 hr 56 min
    Loneliness, the search for identity & connection in a consumerist society - melancholic, poignant, dreamlike.

  • Mother

    24. Mother

    Korean Movie - 2009

    2 hr 8 min
    Obsessive maternal love - black comedy, drama, tragedy.

  • Millennium Mambo

    25. Millennium Mambo

    Taiwanese Movie - 2001

    1 hr 59 min
    Youthful aimlessness - dreamlike, nostalgic, hypnotic.

  • Decision to Leave

    26. Decision to Leave

    Korean Movie - 2022

    2 hr 19 min
    Neo noir, romantic mystery, dark humor.

  • Somebody

    27. Somebody

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    55 min, 8 eps
    Complex, unsettling, atmospheric, psychological. 
    [Arthouse traits: psychological depth, unconventional narrative, and distinct visual style]

  • All about Lily Chou Chou

    28. All about Lily Chou Chou

    Japanese Movie - 2001

    2 hr 26 min
    Dreamlike beauty, shocking unflinching cruelty.

  • The Uncle

    29. The Uncle

    Korean Movie - 2017

    1 hr 40 min
    Cycle of abuse - unsettling, psychological, symbolic, grim.

  • Innocent Thing

    30. Innocent Thing

    Korean Movie - 2014

    1 hr 58 min
    Dangerous obsession - suspenseful, dark, psychological. 

  • The Frog

    31. The Frog

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    58 min, 8 eps
    Ripple effects of violence - ominous, psychological, disturbing.
    [Arthouse traits: unconventional storytelling, philosophical themes, visually focused]

  • In the Mood for Love

    32. In the Mood for Love

    Hong Kong Movie - 2000

    1 hr 38 min
    Profound melancholy, quiet longing, restrained passion, evocative cinematography. 

  • Blue Period

    33. Blue Period

    Japanese Movie - 2024

    1 hr 55 min
    Artistic passion - inspiring & emotionally honest.
    [Arthouse traits: distinct visual aesthetics, emphasis on introspection, exploring the human psyche]

  • My Broken Mariko

    34. My Broken Mariko

    Japanese Movie - 2022

    1 hr 25 min
    Grief & friendship - raw, visceral anguish, poignant reflection.
    [Arthouse traits: focus on internal journeys, intense psychological themes, complex characters, non-linear narrative] 

  • The Medium

    35. The Medium

    Thai Movie - 2021

    2 hr 10 min
    Dark side of spiritualism - dread, visceral brutality, mockumentary. 

  • Ore wa Shinji Matta ze!

    36. Ore wa Shinji Matta ze!

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

    25 min, 7 eps
    Reflecting on life after death - a mix of lighthearted & emotionally poignant. 
    {Arthouse traits: atypical narrative, focus on profound themes, genre bending, emphasis on introspection]

  • Noriko's Dinner Table

    37. Noriko's Dinner Table

    Japanese Movie - 2006

    2 hr 39 min
    Identity, family, & connection through the lens of alienation and the internet.

  • Love Exposure

    38. Love Exposure

    Japanese Movie - 2009

    3 hr 57 min
    Dramatic deconstruction of innocence and faith in a world full of absurdity and perversion. 

  • Kamikaze Girls

    39. Kamikaze Girls

    Japanese Movie - 2004

    1 hr 42 min
    Friendship, individuality, rejection of social conformity - absurd, humorous, vibrant.
    {Arthouse traits: unique & visually distinctive, unconventional style, fantastical elements, exploration of fringe subcultures]

  • A Bride for Rip Van Winkle

    40. A Bride for Rip Van Winkle

    Japanese Movie - 2016

    3 hr
    Modern loneliness - Somber, psychological. poetic.

  • August in the Water

    41. August in the Water

    Japanese Movie - 1995

    1 hr 57 min
    Sci-fi coming of age drama - Dreamy, ethereal, atmospheric.

  • House

    42. House

    Japanese Movie - 1977

    1 hr 28 min
    Genres: Horror, Psychological, Comedy, Supernatural

  • Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets

    2 hr 17 min
    Genres: Music, Drama

  • Tampopo

    44. Tampopo

    Japanese Movie - 1985

    1 hr 54 min
    Genres: Food, Comedy

  • March Comes in Like a Lion

    45. March Comes in Like a Lion

    Japanese Movie - 1991

    1 hr 58 min
    Genres: Romance, Drama

  • Perfect Days

    46. Perfect Days

    Japanese Movie - 2023

    2 hr 3 min
    Genres: Life, Drama

  • Bounce Ko Gals

    47. Bounce Ko Gals

    Japanese Movie - 1997

    1 hr 50 min
    Genres: Youth, Drama

  • Summer Time Machine Blues

    48. Summer Time Machine Blues

    Japanese Movie - 2005

    1 hr 47 min
    Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

  • Shoplifters

    49. Shoplifters

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    2 hr
    Genres: Mystery, Crime, Life, Drama

  • Swallowtail Butterfly

    50. Swallowtail Butterfly

    Japanese Movie - 1996

    2 hr 27 min
    Genres: Crime, Drama

  • Shiki-jitsu

    51. Shiki-jitsu

    Japanese Movie - 2000

    2 hr 8 min
    Genres: Psychological, Romance, Drama

  • Looking for an Angel

    52. Looking for an Angel

    Japanese Movie - 1999

    1 hr 1 min
    Genres: Drama

  • Émotion

    53. Émotion

    Japanese Movie - 1966

    39 min
    Genres: Romance, Drama, Supernatural

  • PiCNiC

    54. PiCNiC

    Japanese Movie - 1996

    1 hr 8 min
    Genres: Psychological, Drama, Fantasy