We present the Asian films that will be screened at the Tromsø International Film Festival which will take place from January 15 – 21, 2024 in Tromsø, Norway.

City of Wind by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir – Mongolia, Qatar, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, France | 2023 – 104 minutes

The 17-year-old Ze lives an apparently normal life on the outskirts of Ulan Bator, but when people are in trouble, he must step in as a shaman. This deeply traditional mission is tested when a 16-year-old girl captures his attention. (Tromsø 2024)

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Evil Does Not Exist by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi – Japan | 2023 – 106 minutes

A village close to Tokyo is disrupted when they discover a plan to build a tourist place offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to nature. (Tromsø 2024)

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Killing Romance by Wonsuk Lee – Korea | 2023 – 106 minutes

Hwang Yeo-rae, a once-popular actress, faces a turbulent marriage and yearns for her old career. When she moves in next to Kim Beom-woo, her biggest fan, a desperate plan to regain her freedom and revive her career unfolds. (Tromsø 2024)

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Perfect Days by Wim Wenders – Japan, Germany | 2023 – 123 minutes

Hirayama is a modest man who works as a janitor of public toilets in Tokyo. He leads an uncomplicated life and finds joy in his daily routines. But when his niece appears, the balance in his life is disrupted. This is an elegantly crafted film about human relationships and the simple life. (Tromsø 2024)

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Riceboy Sleeps by Anthony Shim – Canada | 2022 – 117 minutes

Riceboy Sleeps is a touching story about what it was like to be a Korean immigrant in Canada in the 1990s. The film captures the intricate aspects of immigrant life and weaves them together with the longing for a father and a sense of isolation. (Tromsø 2024)

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The Cord of Life by Sixue Qiao – China | 2022 – 96 minutes

A film with extremely good visuals and incredibly good music! (Tromsø 2024)

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The Monk and the Gun by Pawo Choyning Dorji – Bhutan | 2023 – 107 minutes

The connection between weapons and a young democracy also applies to Bhutan, the country known for its breathtaking nature and gross national happiness. It recently transitioned to democracy, becoming one of the world’s youngest democracies. But not without challenges. (Tromsø 2024)

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More information: https://www.tiff.no/en