Based on four of the six short stories compiled in Murakami Haruki's anthology, After the Quake explores the complex aftermath of Japan’s earthquakes and other global crises. (Movie version of the TV drama).
Ejen Ali is appointed as the pilot of Project Satria, a new armoured suit with the help of an Artificial Intelligence programme specially designed to optimise the physical performance and mental skills of MATA agents while carrying out their secret missions.
When a veteran returns to his hometown, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for a local policewoman. He’s determined to win her heart… but to do so, he must also win the approval of her three teenage daughters. It’s been a long time since he’s had people to call family, and now–home for the first time in years–he must let go of any regret or grudges he’s held onto so that he can find love and learn the true meaning of family for the first time.
A transgender woman lands her dream job of working in a carbon mine, but after having the sex-change surgery must face a superstition that bans female workers from entering the underground galleries.
A love story that starts with pretending to be sick, describing a troubled teenager named Ye Zijie who always loves to get into trouble. By chance, he discovered that "it's good to be sick".
A struggling writer announces he'll commit the perfect crime, sparking a tense pursuit as police try to prevent his methodically planned killing spree.
Two people who once made a promise to each other, faced a very difficult problem after death separated them, because their promise was to always protect each other wherever they are.
A compelling look at the dangerous, continuing risks committed journalists face in Mexico, where reporting on their country’s corruption and “narco politics” has led to the silencing and killing of some of their peers.
In school, Wang Hsiao-hsia and her childhood friend Yuzu are seen as a couple, but Hsiao-hsia secretly longs for the transfer student Cheng Yih. Cheng Yih, admired for his exceptional grades, talent, and fighting skills, captivates her heart. Despite her poor academic performance, Hsiao-hsia tries various methods to win his affection, but nothing works. Unbeknownst to her, Cheng Yih harbors feelings for Hsiao-hsia as well. Meanwhile, Yuzu, fiercely protective of Hsiao-hsia, is wary of anyone trying to get close to her. As summer arrives, a fragrant first love begins to bloom among the three of them, reminiscent of lemongrass.
At a quiet motel, a rising star in the film industry must confront her past as she navigates her flourishing career and delicate personal relationships.