Live Action Starting With 'M'

Japan's most famous samurai, Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), was an unmatched warrior whose innovative two-sword technique left him victorious in over 60 duels. Today, his philosophy lives on in The Book of Five Rings, his world-famous manual on battleground (and boardroom) strategy. Set against the backdrop of Japan's tumultuous warring-states period, this five-film saga chronicles the rise of Musashi as he evolves from untamed warrior to become Japan's most famous swordsman.

When a small-time conman, Jiro, attempts to fleece the Moriyasu Corporation, he doesn't bank on crossing paths with Kamewada, a yakuza boss who just happens to be one of Moriyasu's largest creditors. Recognizing Jiro for what he really is, Kamewada joins in with the con, and the begin to financially dissect the company. Now Jiro has to attempt to remain one step ahead of his "partner" as he struggles to come out on top...

Set in 1937 Gyeongseong (old Seoul) when Korea was under Japanese occupation, Modern Boy follows the story of Lee Hae-myung, a Korean civil servant with an extravagant lifestyle and a dress sense to match. But things change when he falls in love with bar singer Jo Nan-sil, who turns out to be a member of the Korean independence movement.

While the G8 world leaders are meeting at a summit, a Chinese rocket causes the monstrous Girara to be born. Those in charge of the G8 nations, in an effort to improve the standing of their governments, implement individual plans to destroy the monster, all of which end in failure. As the leaders continue their posturing, two journalists stumble across a cult and a mysterious idol by the lake. Could that discovery be the key to dealing with the problem of Girara?

The gorgeous Shu Qi (The Transporter) is captivating in this horror film about a family whose perfect life crumbles around them. After the mysterious disappearance of her son, May (Shu Qi) is forced to confront the secret history of her new home and the evil that lurks in every corner of the labyrinth-like apartment complex.

From the creators of the sensational Infernal Affairs and Initial D comes this hilarious yet heartwarming comedy starring superstar Leon Lai (Dream of a Warrior). Jun (Lai) is a fragile, dim-witted man callously abandoned by his family on a trip to Tokyo. He bumps into Hoi (Chapman To from Initial D), a former classmate who is on the run from Yakuza loan sharks. Hoi decides to help Jun go on the "love market" as the perfect gigolo, and become Tokyo's most sought-after Lothario to pay off Hoi's debts. Thus the odd couple embarks on a side-splitting adventure, worming their way into the hearts of Japanese women, each willing to pay for the promise of love.

Hae-guk (Park Hae-il, War of the Arrows) receives word that his estranged father has passed away, so he travels to the remote village where the older man lived to attend the funeral. However, when Hae-guk starts asking questions about his father's life - and unexplained death - the residents and their charismatic Chief (Jung Jae-young, The Divine Weapon) exchange mysterious looks and seem anxious to rush him out of their village. Something isn't right, and Hae-guk is determined to uncover the truth... at any cost!

Mother is a devoted single parent to her simple-minded twenty-seven-year-old son, Do-joon. One night, while walking home drunk, he encounters a school girl whom he follows for a while before she disappears into a dark alley. The next morning, she is found dead in an abandoned building and Do-joon is accused of her murder. His mother refuses to believe her beloved son is guilty and immediately undertakes her own investigation to find the girl's killer.

Mother is a devoted single parent to her simple-minded twenty-seven-year-old son, Do-joon. One night, while walking home drunk, he encounters a school girl whom he follows for a while before she disappears into a dark alley. The next morning, she is found dead in an abandoned building and Do-joon is accused of her murder. His mother refuses to believe her beloved son is guilty and immediately undertakes her own investigation to find the girl's killer.

An overconfident rookie in the Stealth Riders division (a secret police unit consisting of the best drivers on the force that takes down criminals in the drag-racing underworld) teams up with his veteran partner to take on a legendary escape driver who has never been caught. As they put together a strategic plan to take this criminal down they put the pedal to the metal in a death-defying showdown with only their cars as their weapons.

Inspired by the Italian film Cinema Paradisio, Mr. Cinema follows the life of pro-communist Zhou, played by Anthony Wong (Infernal Affairs) in this affectionate look at 40 years of Hong Kong history. Zhou is a projectionist working at a local cinema. His love for mainland China and his beliefs becomes a main cause for alienation between Zhou and his son, Chong (pop singer Ronald Cheng).

Lifelong friends learn the traditional techniques of Muay Thai fighting. The fighting in the ring reflects the fight for their life. When a highly anticipated fight proves to be their biggest challenge, they're prepared to die for one another.