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uses comedy as a coping mechanism for dealing with the atrocities of the war.

Kimchi Chronicles (TV series, 2011) A PBS program that delves into Korean cuisine and culture in
this travelogue series following a Korean-born woman raised in Virginia as she rediscovers her
heritage.

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historical piece centering on the Battle of Myeongnyang in the 16th century during which a
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The Last Princess (2016, Foreign) A dramatic period piece about Princess Deokhye (the last
princess of Korea’s Joseon dynasty) who was forced to live in Japan against her wishes. A story
that echos the love-hate relationship between Korea and Japan.

Japan
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about Megumi Yokota, a young Japanese girl who disappeared in 1977 and was rumored to
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next 30 years trying to discover what happened to her.

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companion movie, Letters, depicts the battle for Iwo Jima from the Japanese point of view.

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silly, but it spawned a serious business—over 28 sequels and remakes—plus it created a
serious icon of Japanese pop culture. Fun fact: Godzilla has his own star on the Hollywood
walk of fame.

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chief to win the coveted three-star rating from Michelin. A good choice for both foodies and
the sushi novice.

Lost in Translation (2003, Drama) Two lost souls—a bored former movie star and the listless
wife of a photographer—connect as they wander around Tokyo.

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have been honored with the title of “Living Treasure” by the Japanese government.

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romantic and sweeping story that won Oscars for cinematography, art direction, and costumes.

Seven Samurai (1956, Classic). One of Japan’s most famous movies tells the story of seven
heroes hired by farmers to defend their village against bandits. If the plot sounds a bit like a
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