Clarence Tsui - The Film Verdict

Ria

Posted by Clarence Tsui | Oct 10, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026 |

The portrait of a fiery punk on stage and off, Arvin Belarmino’s ‘Ria’ celebrates rebellion against a greedy society and an unjust system.

Selvi

Posted by Clarence Tsui | Oct 10, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026 |

Actress Anjali Patil’s delicate turn as an overstretched homecare worker anchors ‘Selvi’, Sailesh Rathnakumar’s humane feature-film debut.

Midday Meal

Posted by Clarence Tsui | Oct 9, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026, Featured |

Iranian auteur Majid Majidi’s first film in six years, ‘Midday Meal’ is illuminated by Mohammad Rahimi’s dazzling performance as a morally conflicted schoolteacher.

Ibuku

Posted by Clarence Tsui | Oct 8, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026 |

Christine Hakim’s bravura performance anchors ‘Ibuku’, an absorbingly textured study of a woman’s anguished attempts to make amends for failing her condemned daughter.

It’s Her Time: Michelle Yeoh in Busan

Posted by Clarence Tsui | Oct 7, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026 |

Returning to Busan after 15 years, Michelle Yeoh talks about her latest film, Korean movies she loves, and the injury that nearly ended her career.

Author: Clarence Tsui

Ria

Selvi

Midday Meal

Ibuku

It’s Her Time: Michelle Yeoh in Busan