26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival - March 13-23, 2008

At the behest of his mother, Mun Jeong-hyun hesitantly embarks on making a documentary for his ailing grandmother, a kind of memento to complete before she passes away. He gets much more than he bargained for. Mun takes viewers into a labyrinthine tale of 20th century Korean history that confronts issues of regional discrimination, colonial oppression and personal tragedy. More...

A searing portrait of young women whose destinies, shaped by Cambodia’s recent past, have trapped them into prostitution. Winner of the European Film Award for Best Documentary, Rithy Panh’s latest work is a masterful chronicle of a generation adrift, unmoored by the weight of history, yet trying with all of its might to escape it. More...

A poetic and powerful documentary which explores the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami with a gentleness that belies the weight of its subject. In Indonesia’s Aceh province, amidst broken landscapes and missing loved ones, four individuals rebuild their lives and comprehend the immensity of how their worlds have changed. More...

A rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this critically acclaimed artist and pop culture figure, the film documents Yoshitomo Nara’s largest work to date, following him on a remarkable 240-day international road trip as he sets out to create an imaginary town populated by his iconic images and enigmatic sculptures. More...

Yasukuni Shrine, controversial home to the spirits of those who fought and died on behalf of Japan’s emperor—including war criminals—becomes an explosive stage upon which a multitude of people reveal themselves. This incisive documentary investigates the conflicted national psyche of Japan, still reeling from war. More...