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Battle Strike Team: Giant Saver (巨神战击队 Jùshén Zhànjīduì) is a Chinese tokusatsu series created and produced by Alpha Group Co. Ltd. The series tells the story of six young people with different personalities, including A Kong, A Jing, A Neng, A Zhen, A Feng, and Yang Yijian. Under the leadership and help of Major Tang, Ke Na, and Fu Bo, who have received military training, they merge with each other, accept each other, learn from each other, and gradually grow into promising young people with strong love, extraordinary will, and the ability to protect justice, forming a united, brave, and invincible "Giant Fighting Team." The six young people use various high-tech magical powers to fight against the evil forces that want to destroy and occupy the earth. With the unremitting efforts of unity, the evil forces have been defeated and the peace of the earth has been protected.

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The Assassination of Nie Yinniang 2022 ( 2)

Nie Yinniang is a short story written in Classical Chinese by Pei Xing, a Chinese writer who lived during the Tang dynasty. The story is set in 9th century China and tells the story of Nie Yinniang who was trained in martial arts from a young age. She is the daughter of Nie Feng, a general under Tian Ji'an, the ruler of the de facto independent fanzhen of Weibo.

Sun, Moon and Star: Part 1 1961 ( 6.8)

The film traces the relationships that develop between the protagonist Xu and the three women he meets, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.

Sun, Moon and Star: Part 2 1961 ( 5.7)

Part 1 ended with Jianbai and Su Yanan among the students fleeing the invading Japanese. Part 2 follows the efforts of all four characters to participate in the war effort. Su Yanan joins the army and fights. Jianbai enlists to be near her. A-Lan becomes a nurse at a battlefront hospital and Qiuming entertains the troops. (Grace Chang, Cathay's leading musical star at the time, performs some rousing patriotic numbers in these scenes.) Jianbai is reunited with Su in the battlefield, but...

Father Takes a Bride 1963 ( 8)

A young lady has taken the place of caring for her two younger brothers since the death of their mother. She is content with putting her life on hold whilst she cares for them until one day...

Goodbye South, Goodbye 1996 ( 6.825)

In this portrait of small-time hoods rendered in rhythm-of-life anecdotal detail, Gao is the leader of a circle of layabouts including his sidekick, Flathead, and their girlfriends, Pretzel and Ling. He is also the originator of petty crime schemes, which promise to get the gang nowhere fast.

The Magnificent Trio 1966 ( 6.5)

A wandering swordsman named Lu Fang who is returning from battle discovers that several farmers have kidnapped the local magistrate’s daughter. He sides with them after learning that this is an act of desperation to improve their low standard of living.

The Bride from Hell 1972 ( 4.2)

Yunpeng and his servant stay at a country inn one dark evening to escape potential robbers and ghosts. But Yunpeng chances into something far more dangerous! He accidentally happens upon the comely Anu naked in bed, and to make up for his rudeness he has to marry her. Because of her beauty, the request is not too difficult to fulfill...until she is introduced to his aunts and uncles, who notice her ghastly green glow and deduce that she's a spirit from the netherworld. But there's something even darker about her appearance, and it may be revenge on his in-laws.

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The Professional Killer 1971 ( 4)

Shaw Brothers star Wang Yu plays Ho Gang, a competent swordsman who takes a job as a hired assassin. Though reluctant he ends up becoming highly successful, but he is wary as one of his targets is killed before he can fulfill the contract, leading him to suspect that he is being double crossed.

Grand Adventure Railroad 2020 ( 6)

When a luxurious family touring train halts in a pitch black tunnel, an uninvited creature sneaks on board.

The Last Painting 2017 ( 6)

A student and political activist becomes the new housemate of a solitary painter. He is brusque and disillusioned, she is filled with hope. Outside, Taiwan is heading towards new presidential elections. Contemporary Asian cinema at its best, in which it's all about timing and rhythm. A visually impressive, layered thriller about politics, art and murder.

CONSPIRACY 2014

War God 1976 ( 6)

Rather than imitating in an obvious way, Zhan shen (also referred to by the English title War God) takes the character out of Chinese folk religion General Guan Yu (the god which both cops and triads worship for instance) and pits him against aliens from Mars!

Moon River 1974 ( 5)

Romantic film starring Brigitte Lin.

The Unforgettable Character 1975 ( 5)

The Unforgettable Character is a 1975 Taiwanese romantic drama film directed by Chang Mei-chun and written by Chiung Yao.

Jie Jin 2014

Based on true events, the movie follows the story of three low class gangsters from a small Chinese province as they travel to Shanghai to offer an unique deal to the city most powerfull mob boss Raoul Kai (Christian Kang Bachini), steal a huge amount of gold for which they have exclusive and proved intel. The deal seems too good to be true and soon Raoul finds out that the three gangsters have been sent by his long time rival uncle Tong (Shui Re) in order to destabilize his organization from the inside and finally kill him. With no one left to trust Raoul must count on his own survival and strategical skills in order to save his life and protect his empire.

Song of a Songstress 1948

Starring in numerous singing films, Zhou Xuan was one of the most beloved singers in both cinema and recording industries for her 'golden voice'. Popular nightclub singer Zhu Lan (Zhou) is originally in love with impoverished painter Fang Zhiwei (Gu Yelu), but is taken advantage of by rich playboy Ye Chunhua (Wang Hao) at her most vulnerable time. To add to her misfortune, Zhu discovers her being an adoptee. She also learns the heartbreaking truth about her birth parents which intertwines with her own life across generations. Eventually, irreversible tragedy awaits with revenge exacted for past wrongs. In a case of art imitating life, the songstress's life and upbringing resemble Zhou Xuan's own, making the film even more heart-wrenching. The 'Song Fairy' Chen Gexin composed the film's entire music with six songs sung by Zhou. 'Song of a Songstress', sung towards the end of the film, adds poignancy to the film with its discourse on the joy and sorrow in life.

Lion-Hearted Warriors 1948

Teacher Huang San extends to his pupils the high principles of patriotism, thus arousing the hatred of the occupying Japanese. Huang is forced to flee and to escape from the Japanese clutches. One night, he helps a robber escape from a pursuing Japanese officer by firing his gun and thus unintentionally kills the Japanese. Huang San follows to his hideout and from then on, Huang San joins the bandits. Huang San attempts to rob a house but discovers that the occupant is none other than his student Wang Zhongkang who is involved with the guerrillas. Huang San decides to help Zhongkang raid the military arsenal of the enemy. However, as Huang gradually gains the trust of their chief, some jealous associates within the bandit group informs on him. Huang and Zhongkang carry out their raid amid a fierce confrontation, Zhongkang successfully implements his mission but Huang is killed in the battle.

Robber in Baling 1987

Former Taiping Perak, General Liu Hedong lives in Baling Kedah with his daughter, live by running a small sculpture shop. One fine day, a wealthy businessman named Yang invited him to his boat, and pleads for him to copy the famous Yueyanglou plaques. Liu believes Yang is quiet sincere person , so he readily agrees. Within a day and night of hard work, he made replica worthy of the original plaque.

Dear Diary 1993 ( 7.4)

Nanni Moretti recalls in his diary three slice of life stories characterized by a sharply ironic look: in the first one he wanders through a deserted Rome, in the second he visits a reclusive friend on an island, and in the last he has to grapple with an unknown illness.

Here We Go Again, Eh Providence? 1973 ( 5.2)

Providence is up to his old tricks again and must find a new way to get money after the new President declares a general amnesty.

Fist of the North Star 1986 ( 3)

A warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken, which gives him the ability to kill most adversaries from within through the use of the human body's secret vital points, often resulting in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various ravagers who threaten the lives of the weak and innocent, as well as rival martial artists. This time he saves the earth from a gigantic demon witch and her arm of fighters.

Ah Fu 1984

There are several anthology films at the beginning stage of Taiwan New Cinema. Ah Fu consists of three shorts, having directors from various backgrounds. The leading roles in the three films are all named Ah Fu. The stories are played by different actors and located in Hong Kong, China, and Taipei respectively.

Emperor's Adventures in Hsi Hu 1994

The story of frivolous and lecherous emperor Qianlong's search for a morally upstanding person is told in a fashion that smartly fuses the puppet proscenium with the conventions of cinematic language. While everything is obviously arranged on a stage, the camera moves freely around in this environment, getting close to the puppets or setting them up in deep focus shots. The result is deeply enchanting, with the puppets soon feeling like living creatures of a very special kind, whose presence and company one cheerfully enjoys.

Dark Obsession 1996

Amy, a young girl on the fringe, is being chased by the police, and she happens to meet wax figure artist Xia Feng. Feng is a perfectionist, and uses harsh methods to force Amy to reform. When Amy became a lady, she met her boyfriend Tony again. Feng is very upset when he finds out, then Tony disappears for no reason. Amy also finds out that Feng is not only psychopathic, but also collects wax figures. Amy is terrified, will it become another masterpiece of Feng?

How is the Weather Today? 1974

Comedy/romance film from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Life And Death Entrance 1969

Two ladies of the sword are transporting a valuable Dragon Pearl and everyone else wants it. They’re assisted by two heroes, one of whom is somewhat less heroic and more of a rascal, although both demonstrate strong fighting skills.

A Silk-Thread Marriage 1963

Ping opera film.

Kung Fu Powerhouse 1973

Chained together in a ring of mistrust and hate, the good and the bad fight in karate.

The Puppetmaster 1993 ( 6.673)

Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.