San Diegooo! We've got some films for you to watch. Our friends at Pacific Arts Movement present the 4th Annual Spring Showcase, a presentation of eleven dynamic films from nine countries from Asia and beyond. They've got a pretty darn sweet lineup of films this year, so make plans, bring a friend and catch some cinema. It runs April 17-24 at UltraStar Mission Valley. Watch the Spring Showcase trailer:
Here's brief rundown of the schedule:
TO BE TAKEIFor further information on the Spring Showcase, including the full schedule of screenings, purchasing tickets, and other program details, get yourself over to the Pacific Arts Movement website.
Asian American Panorama / USA / 2014 / Comedy, Documentary / 93 mins
Documentary about activist, actor, and pop culture icon George Takei.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 17, 2014 6:30 pm
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April 17, 2014 9:15 pm
MISS GRANNY
Asia Pop! / South Korea / 2014 / Comedy, Family / 125 mins
A loud-mouthed grandma transforms into a 20-year-old aspiring pop star.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 19, 2014 1:00 pm
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April 22, 2014 6:20 pm
AKA DAN
Asian American Panorama / South Korea, USA / 2014 / Documentary, Drama, Family / 85 mins
A Korean American adoptee discovers he has a twin brother in Korea.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 19, 2014 3:35 pm
HOW TO FIGHT IN SIX INCH HEELS
Asia Pop! / USA, Vietnam / 2013 / Romantic Comedy / 90 mins
Anne runs the runway -- and a plot to rein in her fiance.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 19, 2014 6:00 pm
THE PROTECTOR 2
Asia Pop! / Thailand / 2013 / Action / 104 mins
Tony Jaa kicks his way through a deadly society of fighters and smugglers.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 19, 2014 8:30 pm
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April 23, 2014 8:40 pm
SHIFT
Discoveries / Philippines / 2013 / Comedy, Drama, Romance / 81 mins
A call-center worker falls for her colleague -- who happens to be gay.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 18, 2014 6:00 pm
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April 21, 2014 4:40 pm
MYSTERY KUNG FU THEATER
Asia Pop! / Action
We could tell you what it is, but then you'd have to meet our flying guillotine.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 21, 2014 8:45 pm
27°C LOAF ROCKS
Asia Pop! / Taiwan / 2013 / Comedy, Family, Food, Romance / 100 mins
True story of a rural boy who becomes a master chef and national hero.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 20, 2014 3:40 pm
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April 23, 2014 6:30 pm
18 MIGHTY MOUNTAIN WARRIORS
Asian American Panorama / Performance / 90 mins
Live sketch comedy featuring the premier Asian American comedy troupe.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 18, 2014 11:00 am
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April 18, 2014 8:00 pm
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April 20, 2014 2:00 pm
WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL?
Masters / Japan / 2013 / Action, Comedy / 126 mins
Filmmakers won't let anyone -- even the yakuza -- stop them from making their masterpiece.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 18, 2014 8:30 pm
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April 20, 2014 8:20 pm
SIDDHARTH
Discoveries / Canada, India / 2013 / Drama, Family / 96 mins
A father defies the odds to look for his missing 12-year-old son.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 20, 2014 5:55 pm
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Masters / Japan / 2013 / Drama, Family / 120 mins
Two sets of parents discover that their 6-year-old sons were switched at birth.
UltraStar Mission Valley
April 24, 2014 6:30 pm
