Unmissable Asian Sci-Fi Films

Blu-ray Disc - 2022

An aging Chinese immigrant, Evelyn, becomes swept up in a frenzied adventure across multiple parallel worlds, as she tries to stop Jobu Tupaki, her daught...Show more An aging Chinese immigrant, Evelyn, becomes swept up in a frenzied adventure across multiple parallel worlds, as she tries to stop Jobu Tupaki, her daughter from a parallel universe, from destroying the world entirely. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fast-paced, highly engaging sci-fi film that is funny and full of heart. Show less

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Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Blu-ray Disc - 2021

Martial-arts master Shang-Chi confronts the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious and powerful Ten Rings organization. Perfect for fans of action-packed superhero movies! Martial-arts master Shang-Chi confronts the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious and powerful Ten Rings organization. Perfect for fans of action-packed superhero movies! Show less

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Okja

DVD - 2022

A young girl raises and forms a close bond with a genetically modified "super pig" called Okja. However, when her pig is whisked to the United S...Show more A young girl raises and forms a close bond with a genetically modified "super pig" called Okja. However, when her pig is whisked to the United States to become part of the meat industry, she has to do whatever she can in order to rescue it. An excellent film for the environmentally and animal welfare-conscious viewer. Show less

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Chronicles of the ghostly tribe

Downloadable Video - 2015

Adapted from a novel of the same name, this film begins in China in 1979 where archaeologists dig up massive fossils of unknown creatures from a cave. A g...Show more Adapted from a novel of the same name, this film begins in China in 1979 where archaeologists dig up massive fossils of unknown creatures from a cave. A group of explorers investigates the cave and discovers a portal that is capable of unleashing demonic beasts into the world... An action-packed sci-fi film that is full of magic and adventure. Show less

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Akira

Blu-ray Disc - 1988

Set in post-apocalyptic Toyko, a biker gang member mysteriously turns into a psychic with destructive powers, and the only one who can stop the collapse o...Show more Set in post-apocalyptic Toyko, a biker gang member mysteriously turns into a psychic with destructive powers, and the only one who can stop the collapse of the entire city is a teenager and his gang of biker friends. This is a Japanese animation classic and its hypnotic soundtrack will transport you to a strange, new, sci-fi world. Show less

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The long walk

Downloadable Video - 2022

An old Laotian hermit discovers that the ghost of a road accident victim can transport him back in time. He selfishly exploits the ghost's ability to trav...Show more An old Laotian hermit discovers that the ghost of a road accident victim can transport him back in time. He selfishly exploits the ghost's ability to travel fifty years back in time in order to prevent the tragic death of his mother. This film is not only a time-travel film, but is also a meditation on grief and loss. Show less

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Blu-ray Disc - 2016

In this Japanese animation, a high-school girl named Makoto acquires the ability to travel back in time, and begins using it for frivolous, personal reaso...Show more In this Japanese animation, a high-school girl named Makoto acquires the ability to travel back in time, and begins using it for frivolous, personal reasons. However, a startling revelation from her best friend, Chiaki forces her to rethink her time travel decisions. This saccharine sweet science-fiction film will make you nostalgic for the innocence and recklessness of youth. Show less

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The Host

Blu-ray Disc - 2007

In Seoul, South Korea, a monster emerges from the Han River and takes a young girl with it into the depths of the river. To save his daughter, her distrau...Show more In Seoul, South Korea, a monster emerges from the Han River and takes a young girl with it into the depths of the river. To save his daughter, her distraught father has to deal with unsympathetic and incompetent law enforcement officials and eventually has to take the situation into his own hands. A perfect film for those who believe that humans can sometimes be more terrifying than monsters. Show less

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Shin Godzilla

Shin Gojira

Blu-ray Disc - 2017

In the latest Japanese film featuring Godzilla, Japan is once again besieged by the destructive monster. Unlike its predecessors, this film is largely ins...Show more In the latest Japanese film featuring Godzilla, Japan is once again besieged by the destructive monster. Unlike its predecessors, this film is largely inspired by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and tsunami, and is also an astute satire of Japanese politics. Show less

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