Asako in Ruby Shoes

Asako in Ruby Shoes succeeds in providing yet another challenge to views of a homogeneous South Korea by presenting to us the Asian side of modern globalization. The film jumps back and forth from Korea and Japan, with each main character feeling out of place in their respective homes.

Director: E J-yong

Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Misato Tachibana, Urara Awata, Kim Min-hee, Ki Joo-bong, Ren Osugi, Kimiko Yo, Kim Yeong-cheol

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.