Best Asian Movies 2008
by ellakabus | created - 08 Aug 2019 | updated - 08 Aug 2019 | PublicBest Asian Movies 2008
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1. Crossing (2008)
106 min | Drama
About a young boy in North Korea who wants to find his father who is forced to become a refugee in South Korea.
Director: Tae-gyun Kim | Stars: Cha In-pyo, Myeong-cheol Shin, Seo Young-hwa, Jeong In-gi
Votes: 1,295
2. A Frozen Flower (2008)
TV-MA | 133 min | Drama, History, Romance
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.
Directors: Shin Jae Myung, Kim Su-Jin-I, Ha Yoo, Park Young-Sik | Stars: Zo In-sung, Ju Jin-mo, Song Ji-Hyo, Cho Jin-woong
Votes: 5,139
3. K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces (2008)
137 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Set in a fictional Japanese city in 1949, a master criminal hones in on his latest victim.
Director: Shimako Sato | Stars: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Takako Matsu, Tôru Nakamura, Ryôhei Abe
Votes: 2,153
4. Ponyo (2008)
G | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Tomoko Yamaguchi
Votes: 163,553 | Gross: $15.09M
5. Cyborg She (2008)
115 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A lonely university student develops a romance with a beautiful interesting woman, who turns out to be a cyborg from the future.
Director: Jae-young Kwak | Stars: Haruka Ayase, Keisuke Koide, Risa Ai, Nya Daigo
Votes: 4,249
6. The Sky Crawlers (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Kildren, a group of eternally young fighter pilots, experience the sudden loss of innocence as they battle the enemy in astonishing dogfights above the clouds.
Director: Mamoru Oshii | Stars: Rinko Kikuchi, Ryô Kase, Shôsuke Tanihara, Megumi Yamaguchi
Votes: 5,909
7. Sakigake!! Otokojuku (2008)
Not Rated | 110 min | Action, Comedy
Otokojuku 1st-year student leader, carrying a grudge on this school, now leads the evil army of Kanto Gogakuren school, is ready for a pay back. He conspires to take over Otokojuku and sets... See full summary »
Director: Tak Sakaguchi | Stars: Gô Ayano, Kaoru Hirata, Mayumi Kikuchi, Tomoko Nakajima
Votes: 259
8. The Equation of Love and Death (2008)
96 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
When a mysterious death occurs, the lives of five unexpected strangers are suddenly intertwined together. A drug trafficking crime is unveiled, and through the twists and turns of the ... See full summary »
Director: Baoping Cao | Stars: Xun Zhou, Chao Deng, Wang Ning, Yanhui Wang
Votes: 1,475
9. Storm Rider Clash of the Evils (2008)
98 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When some of the greatest swordsmen in the world are brutally murdered, Wind, Cloud, and the massacre's only survivor, Ngou, battle for a blood that holds powerful gifts.
Director: Dante Lam | Stars: Nicholas Tse, Raymond Lam, Richie Jen, Hins Cheung
Votes: 257
10. Urduja (2008)
100 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Set in the 13th century, the film is a fictionalized tale of Princess Urduja, a legendary warrior princess of Pangasinan.
Director: Reggie Entienza | Stars: Regine Velasquez, Cesar Montano, Eddie Garcia, Johnny Delgado
Votes: 65
11. Dayo (2008)
90 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
"Dayo" follows the adventure of 11-year-old Bubuy as he tries to save his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a mysterious and magical land that is home to popular creatures of Philippine mythology.
Director: Robert Quilao | Stars: Nash Aguas, Trina Legaspi, Michael V., Peque Gallaga
Votes: 49
12. Baler (2008)
PG | 116 min | Drama, Romance, War
Baler is a love story between Feliza, the daughter of a rebel commander and Celso, a half-Spanish soldier, set during the twilight years of the Spanish regime in the Philippines. The young ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Meily | Stars: Phillip Salvador, Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis, Andrew Schimmer
Votes: 103
13. When Love Begins... (2008)
105 min | Drama, Romance
Ben (Aga Muhlach), an environmental lawyer and serial dater, meets Michelle (Anne Curtis), daughter of a successful real-estate developer. Their casual relationship turns problematic when ... See full summary »
Director: Jose Javier Reyes | Stars: Aga Muhlach, Anne Curtis, Christopher De Leon, Ronaldo Valdez
Votes: 77
14. Four Dragons (2008)
R | 92 min | Action
A gripping tale action-packed with relentless and brutal martial arts scenes.
Director: C.L. Hor | Stars: David Bao, Michael Chin, Robin Ho, Zulkifli Ismail
Votes: 265
15. Antoo Fighter (2008)
108 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
A group of ghastly creatures from past led by Drakulat Van Listerooy returns to free Satan's spawn.
Director: Azizi Chunk | Stars: Radhi Oag, Awie, Scha Alyahya, Bell Ngasri
Votes: 9
16. Dunia Baru: The Movie (2008)
95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The movie begins when Opie finds a letter from Anizah saying that she wants to marry her boyfriend, Fazley, and has buried her dreams to continue her studies in the UK. Opie, Suzanna Adif ... See full summary »
Director: M. Hilter Zami | Stars: Elyana, Mohd Pierre Andre, Anne Ngasri, Iqram Dinzly
Votes: 41
17. Ong Bak 2 (2008)
R | 98 min | Action
A young Thai boxer learns the skills and inner meaning of martial arts.
Directors: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai | Stars: Tony Jaa, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Sorapong Chatree, Primrata Dej-Udom
Votes: 31,911 | Gross: $0.10M
18. Chocolate (2008)
R | 110 min | Action, Drama
An autistic girl with powerful martial art skills looks to settle her ailing mother's debts by seeking out the ruthless gangs that owe her family money.
Director: Prachya Pinkaew | Stars: JeeJa Yanin, Hiroshi Abe, Pongpat Wachirabunjong, Taphon Phopwandee
Votes: 18,862 | Gross: $0.01M
19. The Tsunami Warrior (2008)
R | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together to defend their lands and peoples.
Director: Nonzee Nimibutr | Stars: Jarunee Suksawas, Jacqueline Apithananon, Anna Reese, Dan Chupong
Votes: 1,080
20. Hanuman klook foon (2008)
98 min | Action
Rival fighters battle over a revered book, that holds supernatural powers. When the book begins splitting to pieces, a battle begins for its contents.
Director: Sakchai Sribonnam | Stars: Pisan Akaraseni, Dean Alexandrou, Kohtee Aramboy, Brahim Chab
Votes: 94
21. Soi Cowboy (2008)
117 min | Drama
A Thai woman tries to avoid working in the red-light district of Bangkok and seeks some security by living with a European man.
Director: Thomas Clay | Stars: Nicolas Bro, Pimwalee Thampanyasan, Petch Mekoh, Natee Srimanta
Votes: 227
22. Siyama (2008)
TV-MA | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Three teens go on an epic adventure when they are transported back in time, in the midst of a war.
Director: Preecha Songsakul | Stars: Than Thanakorn, Thitima Maliwan, Nattanun Jantarawetch, Bawriboon Chanreuang
Votes: 340
23. Sabaidee Luang Prabang (2008)
90 min | Romance
A Thai photographer is sent to Laos by his boss. He had originally planned to travel to Japan to pursue his photography. Little does he know he begins to fall in love with his Laotian tour guide.
Directors: Sakchai Deenan, Anousone Sirisackda | Stars: Ananda Everingham, Khamly Philavong, Supawadee Akkanit, Aor
Votes: 125
24. Kiss of the Death (2008)
93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
After a fortuneteller tells her that she's going to die soon in 3 days, An runs into a handsome but weird stranger who keeps telling her that he's The Death. His mission is to kill her with... See full summary »
Director: Quang Dung Nguyen | Stars: Johnny Tri Nguyen, Thanh Hang, Thanh Loc, Phuong-Thanh
Votes: 198
25. Dance of the Dragon (2008)
111 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Against the wishes of his parents, Tae goes to Singapore to become a dancer. His teacher Emi yearns to return to competition and finds a kindred spirit in Tae. Their closeness inspires jealousy in Emi's controlling boyfriend Cheng.
Directors: Max Mannix, John Radel | Stars: Jang Hyuk, Fann Wong, Jason Scott Lee, Kim Eung-soo
Votes: 731
26. Rule Number One (2008)
95 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller
An action-thriller that follows the events that occur after a man calls the police to let them know of the mysterious presence in his house.
Director: Kelvin Tong | Stars: Shawn Yue, Ekin Cheng, Stephanie Che, Renee Lee
Votes: 788
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