2009 brought a wealth of Asian and Asian-related films to American theaters. Here’s a quick look back at 10 films you should have seen — and if you haven’t, you should hunt these down at your local video store:
Director takes huge risk in casting a disabled star; the gamble pays off
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly “Late Bloomer” stars a disabled man, Masakiyo Sumida (playing a character by the same name). Sumida-san, as he is called by the other characters, […]