Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring (South Korea, 2004) Running Time: 103 Minutes Under the vigilant eyes of Old Monk (Yeong-su Oh), Child Monk (Jong-ho Kim) learns a hard lesson about the nature of sorrow when his childish games turn cruel in a story that’s divided into five segments, with each season representing a stage … Read more
As the 10-year anniversary of September 11th approaches, join us at a community hearing in to discuss and learn about the impact of 9/11 on the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian communities in New York City.
Chan Is Missing (USA, 1982) Running Time: 80 Minutes Two San Francisco taxi drivers — Jo (Wood Moy) and his glib nephew, Steve (Marc Hayashi) — take to Chinatown’s streets searching for Chan Hung, an intermediary who’s vanished with the cash the cabbies gave him to obtain their medallion. Along the way, their odyssey leads … Read more
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Japan, 2006) Running Time: 98 Minutes Inspired by author Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel, this anime follows the adventures of Makoto Konno, a seemingly ordinary high school student who makes a startling revelation when she learns that she’s been endowed with the ability to travel back in time. Following a series … Read more
A Gun, A Woman, A Noodle Shop (China, 2009) Running Time: 90 Minutes Master director Yimou Zhang tackles an adaptation of the Coen brothers’ classic Blood Simple in this period dramedy full of slapstick and plot twists. When the owner of a Chinese noodle shop attempts to kill his adulterous wife, the fireworks fly. The … Read more
This talk explores the political, social, and cultural landscape of Pakistan, examining key issues such as governance, security, and international relations. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the region’s challenges and the role of the diaspora in shaping its future.