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The Asian Angel

2021·Movie
2h 8min

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Asian Angel fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Life may batter and bruise you, but at least it leaves you free.

Aoki is a failing novelist, and Sol is a failing pop singer. Encountering each other in South Korea, speaking different languages, they and their families somehow end up in a truck heading off into the Korean countryside.
Cross-Cultural DramaJapanese-Korean CollaborationFamily RelationshipsMelancholy ToneCharacter-DrivenSlow-PacedMusical ElementsRoad Trip NarrativeContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Asian Angel legally?

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Is The Asian Angel worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Asian Angel?

2 h 8 min

The Asian Angel runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Asian Angel?

Critics100
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Asian Angel higher (100) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Asian Angel in?

JapaneseEnglishKorean

It was made in Japanese, with some English, Korean. Produced in Japan, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Asian Angel?

3JPKRTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Asian Angel in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.