For those with a strong stomach, 'The Isle' is a real catch, so don't let this deceptively calm tale of self-imposed isolation, extreme emotions and fishing be the one that got away.
Asian
Ying xiong
Stunningly stylised period actioner in which the pen really is mightier than the sword.
The Last Samurai
The greatest epic of the year so far. Who cares if its only January?
Phone
Hardly in the ranks of the best recent Asian horror, but if you have missed the rest, 'Phone' might just ring your bell.
It's All About Love
Encroaching ice age or not, this ones best left out in the cold.
A Tale of Two Sisters
Immaculately designed, brooding story of ghosts, madness, and a family with a few too many skeletons in its closet.