“The Boy and the Heron”
(Japan)
Opened Oct. 25
Animation
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Twelve-year-old Mahito finds a new home following the death of his mom. But after encountering a talking heron who tells Mahito that his mom is still alive, he decides to leave the town in search of her, which leads him to a whole other world.
“The Marvels”
(US)
Opened Nov. 8
Action
Directed by Nia DaCosta
A sequel to “Captain Marvel” (2019), the film follows the story of Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan, as Danvers -- Captain Marvel -- travels to the past amid a destabilized universe.
“New Normal”
(South Korea)
Opened Nov. 8
Thriller
Directed by Jung Bum-shik
A story about four days in Seoul in 2022, during which never-before-experienced chaos puts people at risk from unexpected fears that are hidden in everyday life and public spaces.
“The Boys”
(South Korea)
Opened Nov. 1
Drama/Crime
Directed by Chung Ji-young
Based on a high-profile case, the film revolves around three young men who were falsely convicted for a murder in a small rural town in 1999. Veteran detective Joon-cheol (Sol Kyung-gu) receives information about the real culprit and throws himself into reinvestigating the case.
