One day, the red fish girl Ponyo hops on a jellyfish and leaves home, but gets her head stuck in a jam jar. Five-year-old Sosuke, who lives in a house on top of a cliff, finds Ponyo washed up on the shore and extracts her from the jar. They take a liking to each other, but Ponyo’s father Fujimoto forces her back into the sea. However, Ponyo wants to become human and live with Sosuke, so she enlists the help of her little sisters to steal her father’s magic, in an attempt to return to the world of humans.
Conceived, Written, & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated G.
In a fantastical realm where the sun is dying, the legendary archer Ho Yi vanishes on a desperate quest to restore its light. Consumed by worry, his lover and fairy maiden Chang Er, adventures to the moon's unexplored dark side to find him. Crossing paths with an earthbound bandit whose vessel crash-lands in her domain, the mismatched pair must navigate dreamlike topographies, ancient mythologies, and their conflicting desires in a race against cosmic darkness.
Directed by Nelson Yeo, this spellbinding Singaporean-Taiwanese co-production premiered in competition at Locarno Film Festival 2026. Blending folklore, surrealist imagery, and poignant intimacy, the film offers a visually poetic and hauntingly romantic reimagining of the classic Eastern mythology.
*Join us on November 12 for the opening screening and an in-person Q&A with Director Nelson Yeo, and lead actress Shi-An Lim
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Sexual Scene and Some Mature Content.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
In a quiet town, Fujino is a confident elementary school student whose clever four-panel manga strips earn her idolization from her peers. Her artistic ego is shaken when the school paper begins publishing the astonishingly detailed artwork of Kyomoto, a reclusive classmate who refuses to leave her room. What begins as bitter jealousy transforms into a life-changing friendship when the two young creators join forces, forging an intense creative bond that carries them through the triumphs, heartbreaks, and haunting tragedies of growing into adulthood.
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Monster) and adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s (Chainsaw Man) one-shot manga of the same name, this acclaimed live-action drama premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Shot on tactile 35mm film, Kore-eda’s sensitive adaptation pairs nuanced performances with a deeply moving exploration of artistic creation, grief, and the quiet human connections that forever shape our lives.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated PG for Brief Nudity.
An allegory to nuclear weapons and unchecked military power, an insanely fun kaiju spectacle, or an adorable chonky boi that just wants to vibe, you decide what Godzilla and its legendary film franchise mean to you!
War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here.
In Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles.
Rated PG13 for Some Violence.
In 19th-century Qing Dynasty China, renowned swordsman Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat) decides to retire from his life of violence, entrusting his legendary 400-year-old sword, the Green Destiny, to his unspoken love, Yu Shu Lien(Michelle Yeoh). When the blade is stolen, suspicion falls on Jen Yu(Zhang Ziyi), a rebellious young noblewoman desperate to escape an arranged marriage. As Shu Lien and Mu Bai pursue the thief across breathtaking landscapes, they uncover a web of dark secrets and hidden identities.
Directed by Ang Lee, this international cinematic phenomenon made history by winning four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film. Renowned for Yuen Wo-ping’s gravity-defying action choreography and Tan Dun’s iconic cello score, the film elevates traditional wuxia into a deeply romantic, tragic, and visually staggering masterpiece of passion and restraint.
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated NC16 for Some Intimate Scenes.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
Following its phenomenal success in Japan, critically acclaimed film Kokuho is enjoying a re-release in Singapore with limited screenings!
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lee Sang-il and adapted from Shuichi Yoshida's bestselling novel of the same name, Kokuho stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama alongside an impressive ensemble cast including Ken Watanabe.
Set in the fascinating world of Kabuki, Japan's centuries-old traditional performing art, Kokuho tells the story of two young men from very different backgrounds whose lives become intertwined through their pursuit perfecting their craft.
More than just a story about performance, Kokuho is a powerful portrait of ambition, identity and the price of dedicating one's life to art.
Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Kabuki is celebrated for its rich traditions, elaborate costumes and stylised performances. One of its most iconic features is “onnagata”, the art of male actors portraying female roles with extraordinary precision, grace and emotional depth.
Since its release, Kokuho has become the highest-grossing live-action Japanese film in history. Domestic and global popularity of the film has also rekindled public interest in kabuki.
The film dominated the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize, taking home ten awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Its exceptional Kabuki-inspired hair and makeup artistry also earned a nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 98th Academy Awards, bringing the beauty of Japanese traditional culture to the global stage.
In Japanese with English and Mandarin dual subtitles.
Rated M18 for Sexual Scenes.
When young mining apprentice Pazu catches a girl descending gently from the heavens, he is swept into an exhilarating race across the clouds. The girl, Sheeta, carries a glowing crystal pendant coveted by ruthless military agents and a boisterous crew of air pirates. United against impossible odds, the pair take flight in search of Laputa, a mythical floating city lost inside a colossal tempest, guarding forgotten technology and perilous power.
The thrilling maiden release that officially launched Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki’s steampunk epic remains a milestone of hand-drawn animation. Driven by dizzying aerial dogfights, lush world building, and Joe Hisaishi’s legendary symphonic score, Castle in the Sky is a timeless big screen spectacle of boundless wonder, heart, and pure cinematic joy.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Rated G.
TW: Contains scenes with flashing lights, photosensitive viewers are advised.
In Mumbai, Prabha, a dedicated head nurse, buries her anxieties in her work while awaiting word from her estranged husband living abroad. Her younger, free-spirited roommate Anu struggles to find a private space in the bustling city to share with her secret Muslim lover. When the two women embark on a road trip to a coastal beach town alongside a retiring coworker, the change of setting offers them a space where their repressed desires, unspoken hopes, and bonds of sisterhood surfaces.
Celebrated for its profound empathy, the Cannes Film Festival 2024 Grand Prix Winner offers a poetic, tender, and deeply moving portrait of female friendship, urban isolation, and the quiet search for freedom.
In Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi with English subtitles.
Rated M18 for Sexual Scenes.
In a lawless and brutal country dominated by ruthless bandit clans, Ding On works as a blacksmith’s apprentice in a remote sword factory. When he discovers the truth about his father's murder, Ding On sets off on a quest for revenge after bandit leader Fei Lung. In pursuit of vengeance, Ding On narrowly escapes an ambush, but loses his right arm in the process. Finding a half-burnt martial arts manual, he strengthens his resolve, forging a broken blade and adapting his fighting style to attain his retribution.
Directed by Tsui Hark, this ferocious reimagining of Chang Cheh’s 1967 wuxia classic One-Armed Swordsman is a force of visual chaos and raw aggression. Driven by wild, immersive camerawork, and a gritty atmosphere, the film remains a visceral, influential cult classic.
In Cantonese with English subtitles.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
Rated NC16 for Violence.
TW: Contains depictions of animal abuse.
In a quiet provincial town during the Ming Dynasty, Gu Sheng Zhai is a painter and scholar living with his mother near an abandoned estate. Fleeing from Government Officials who murdered her family after her father uncovers corruption, Noblewoman Yang Hui Zhen meets Sheng Zhai. The two convert the abandoned estate into a lethal trap, triggering an epic confrontation that escalates into a transcendental battle.
Directed by King Hu, this landmark epic was the first Chinese language film to win a prize at the Cannes Film Festival, forever setting the gold standard for the wuxia genre. Featuring groundbreaking bamboo-forest action sequences and stunning cinematography, the film transforms a story of political vengeance into a grand masterpiece.
In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated PG13 for Some Violence.
The Way Of The Sword: Wuxia Masters is co-presented by Filmhouse and Momo Film Co, and supported by Singapore Film Society
