Art in Motion
Arthouse + other series/films with similar traits
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1. Cure
Japanese Movie - 1997
"Who are you?"
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2. And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool
Japanese Movie - 2017
"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 -
3. Double Mints
Japanese Movie - 2017
"Maybe you and I were together as one
and we cut in two."
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4. Monster
Japanese Movie - 2023
"If a human gets a pig brain transplanted, is it a human or a pig?"
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5. Happy of the End
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
"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] -
6. Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island
Chinese Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
"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} -
7. The Handmaiden
Korean Movie - 2016
"The bitterness turns sour, the sourness turns sweet, the sweetness turns savoury..."
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8. Bargain
Korean Movie - 2015
"You're hilarious. What's your blood type, AB?"
14 min short -
9. Charisma
Japanese Movie - 2000
"Should you kill one tree to save the forest, or save the tree and lose the forest?"
Philosophical, dreamlike yet grounded, all encompassing ambiguity -
10. A Tale of Two Sisters
Korean Movie - 2003
"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. -
11. Mom, If I Were a Vampire
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
“If i were a ——(beep) what would you do?”
17 min short -
12. Memories of Murder
Korean Movie - 2003
"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] -
13. Deep Ocean
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
[Close Up Shot 10:07] Two fish bowls. Side by side.
20 min short -
14. How to Die Young in Manila
Filipino Movie - 2020
Elijah: "You're meeting someone, right?"
Kokoy: "Yeah."
.....
Kokoy: "Is It you?"
Elijah: "It's you?"
Kokoy: "huh?" [smirks]
Elijah: [slowly dawning realization]
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12 min short -
15. We Are Little Zombies
Japanese Movie - 2019
*plays 8-bit video game music on an endless loop*
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16. So Long, See You Tomorrow
Korean Movie - 2021
2 hr 26 min
Memory & regret - poignant, introspective -
17. Thirst
Korean Movie - 2009
2 hr 13 min
Erotic horror, unpredictable, shocking, brutal, poetic, dark, absurd comedy -
18. A Balloon's Landing
Taiwanese Movie - 2024
1 hr 41 min
Love & loss - sentimental.
[Arthouse traits: visually focused, narrative ambiguity, emotional depth] -
19. Old Boy
Korean Movie - 2003
2 hr
Brutal and unflinching psychological thriller. -
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] -
21. Fallen Angels
Hong Kong Movie - 1995
1 hr 38 min
Ephemeral nature of relationships - melancholic, surreal, vibrant. -
22. Helter Skelter
Japanese Movie - 2012
2 hr 7 min
Obsession, consumerism, destruction - chaotic, vibrant, satirical, body horror. -
23. Air Doll
Japanese Movie - 2009
1 hr 56 min
Loneliness, the search for identity & connection in a consumerist society - melancholic, poignant, dreamlike. -
24. Mother
Korean Movie - 2009
2 hr 8 min
Obsessive maternal love - black comedy, drama, tragedy. -
25. Millennium Mambo
Taiwanese Movie - 2001
1 hr 59 min
Youthful aimlessness - dreamlike, nostalgic, hypnotic. -
26. Decision to Leave
Korean Movie - 2022
2 hr 19 min
Neo noir, romantic mystery, dark humor. -
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] -
28. All about Lily Chou Chou
Japanese Movie - 2001
2 hr 26 min
Dreamlike beauty, shocking unflinching cruelty. -
29. The Uncle
Korean Movie - 2017
1 hr 40 min
Cycle of abuse - unsettling, psychological, symbolic, grim. -
30. Innocent Thing
Korean Movie - 2014
1 hr 58 min
Dangerous obsession - suspenseful, dark, psychological. -
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] -
32. In the Mood for Love
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
1 hr 38 min
Profound melancholy, quiet longing, restrained passion, evocative cinematography. -
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] -
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] -
35. The Medium
Thai Movie - 2021
2 hr 10 min
Dark side of spiritualism - dread, visceral brutality, mockumentary. -
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] -
37. Noriko's Dinner Table
Japanese Movie - 2006
2 hr 39 min
Identity, family, & connection through the lens of alienation and the internet. -
38. Love Exposure
Japanese Movie - 2009
3 hr 57 min
Dramatic deconstruction of innocence and faith in a world full of absurdity and perversion. -
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] -
40. A Bride for Rip Van Winkle
Japanese Movie - 2016
3 hr
Modern loneliness - Somber, psychological. poetic. -
41. August in the Water
Japanese Movie - 1995
1 hr 57 min
Sci-fi coming of age drama - Dreamy, ethereal, atmospheric. -
42. House
Japanese Movie - 1977
1 hr 28 min
Genres: Horror, Psychological, Comedy, Supernatural -
43. Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets
Japanese Movie - 1971
2 hr 17 min
Genres: Music, Drama -
44. Tampopo
Japanese Movie - 1985
1 hr 54 min
Genres: Food, Comedy -
45. March Comes in Like a Lion
Japanese Movie - 1991
1 hr 58 min
Genres: Romance, Drama -
46. Perfect Days
Japanese Movie - 2023
2 hr 3 min
Genres: Life, Drama -
47. Bounce Ko Gals
Japanese Movie - 1997
1 hr 50 min
Genres: Youth, Drama -
48. Summer Time Machine Blues
Japanese Movie - 2005
1 hr 47 min
Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy -
49. Shoplifters
Japanese Movie - 2018
2 hr
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Life, Drama -
50. Swallowtail Butterfly
Japanese Movie - 1996
2 hr 27 min
Genres: Crime, Drama -
51. Shiki-jitsu
Japanese Movie - 2000
2 hr 8 min
Genres: Psychological, Romance, Drama -
52. Looking for an Angel
Japanese Movie - 1999
1 hr 1 min
Genres: Drama -
53. Émotion
Japanese Movie - 1966
39 min
Genres: Romance, Drama, Supernatural -
54. PiCNiC
Japanese Movie - 1996
1 hr 8 min
Genres: Psychological, Drama, Fantasy