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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/denielemein/status/1616825721535754240?s=46&t=Q3cX4JONi08Z-qyL3JXO-Q" rel="nofollow">Link to Twitter thread</a></p><p>List made January 22, 2023 | First love in Asian coming-of-age films</p><p>been thinking of making a list that centers on one of my favorite genres in film. i’ve always been a sucker for coming-of-age films in general, most especially the east asian ones i’ve explored over the last few years. there’s just something about the magic of young love that is so innocent and pure—learning how to love as one immerses oneself in the process of self-discovery. i decided to compile these mostly east asian films, some southeast asian films (and some from my home country 🇵🇭), for i believe they all share the same atmosphere, and similarity in culture.</p><p><b>note: </b>there have been people saying that i say ‘asian’ but it’s mostly just east asian films. i apologize for this is only as far as my knowledge in asian cinema could go! i’m still learning, and i’m very open to film recommendations from other regions in asia if you have some. please comment them down, thanks!</p>
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<p>As of October 5, 2026. Curated by <a href="https://boxd.it/3wQB1" rel="nofollow">Amelia</a>, extracted from <a href="https://letterboxd.com/films/country/taiwan/by/rating/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. This list ranks Taiwanese narrative feature films by average member rating. </p><p><b>Eligibility rules:</b><br />• There is a 200 minimum ratings threshold.<br />• Films must fit into at least one of two conditions: A) Must be made by a Taiwanese-born or Taiwanese-based director, and must be produced in Taiwan. B) In case of multi-country productions, it must contribute significantly to Taiwan's cultural heritage, and must include a significant amount of Taiwanese in its cast and production.<br />• Films must be feature-length (more than 40 minutes long) with a festival premiere, theatrical distribution or professional streaming release.<br />• This list excludes: documentaries of any kind, self-released web videos, DTV films, recap or recut films, theatre or stage shows, TV series or TV movies, specials or episodes.</p><p><b>Editor’s Notes:</b><br /><b>A Little Extra (Documentaries, TV, Short Films)</b><br /><i>Experimental. Minimum ratings | Documentaries: 100. TV Series: 200. Short Films: 25.</i><br />⠀<br />Top 10 Documentaries:<br />1. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/a-holy-family/" rel="nofollow">A Holy Family (2022)</a><br />2. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/journey-to-the-west-2014/" rel="nofollow">Journey to the West (2014)</a><br />3. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/small-talk-2016/" rel="nofollow">Small Talk (2016)</a><br />4. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/afternoon-2015/" rel="nofollow">Afternoon (2015)</a><br />5. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/hero-hito/" rel="nofollow">HERO! HITO! (2025)</a><br />6. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/from-island-to-island/" rel="nofollow">From Island to Island (2024)</a><br />7. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/our-youth-in-taiwan/" rel="nofollow">Our Youth in Taiwan (2018)</a><br />8. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/let-the-wind-carry-me/" rel="nofollow">Let the Wind Carry Me (2009)</a><br />9. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/where-2022-1/" rel="nofollow">Where (2022)</a><br />10. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/sand-2018/" rel="nofollow">Sand (2018)</a><br />⠀<br />Top 10 TV Series: <br />1. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/someday-or-one-day/" rel="nofollow">Someday or One Day (2019)</a><br />2. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/more-than-blue-the-series/" rel="nofollow">More than Blue: The Series (2021)</a> <br />3. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/see-your-love/" rel="nofollow">See Your Love (2024)</a><br />4. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-world-between-us/" rel="nofollow">The World Between Us (2019)</a> <br />5. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/oh-no-here-comes-trouble/" rel="nofollow">Oh No! Here Comes Trouble (2023)</a><br />6. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-on1y-one-2024/" rel="nofollow">The On1y One (2024)</a><br />7. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/wave-makers/" rel="nofollow">Wave Makers (2023)</a><br />8. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/we-best-love/" rel="nofollow">We Best Love (2021)</a><br />9. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/unknown-2024/" rel="nofollow">Unknown (2024)</a><br />10. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/born-for-the-spotlight/" rel="nofollow">Born for the Spotlight (2024)</a><br />⠀<br />Top 10 Short Films:<br />1. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/out-of-sight-2010/" rel="nofollow">Out of Sight (2010)</a><br />2. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/land-of-no-man/" rel="nofollow">Land of No Man (2026)</a><br />3. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/compound-eyes-of-tropical/" rel="nofollow">Compound Eyes of Tropical (2022)</a><br />4. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/rocked-by-the-wind/" rel="nofollow">Rocked by the Wind (2025)</a><br />5. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/like-it-was-yesterday-2025/" rel="nofollow">Like It Was Yesterday (2025)</a><br />6. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/walker-2012/" rel="nofollow">Walker (2012)</a><br />7. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/home-2019-9/" rel="nofollow">Home (2019)</a><br />8. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/no-no-sleep/" rel="nofollow">No No Sleep (2015)</a><br />9. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/family-portrait-2025/" rel="nofollow">Family Portrait (2025)</a><br />10. <a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/mom-if-i-were-a-vampire/" rel="nofollow">Mom, If I Were A Vampire (2022)</a><br />⠀<br /><i>Note: "Multi-country productions" are reflected in each film's note.<br />List updated once every 4-8 weeks.<br />If you believe an entry should be changed due to classification concerns, please comment below and I'll review it promptly.</i></p><p><b><a href="https://boxd.it/2l6d" rel="nofollow">Official Lists HQ Directory</a></b> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/official/tag/world-cinema/lists/" rel="nofollow">World Cinema Lists</a> | <a href="https://letterboxd.com/official/tag/amelia/lists/" rel="nofollow">Lists by Amelia</a></p>
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<p>[after his parents have left, thinking he is ill]<i> "They bought it. Incredible! One of the worst performances of my career and they never doubted it for a second. How could I possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this? This is my ninth sick day this semester. It's getting pretty tough coming up with new illnesses. If I go for ten, I'm probably gonna have to barf up a lung, so I'd better make this one count. The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands. It's a good non-specific symptom. I'm a big believer in it. A lot of people will tell you that a good phony fever is a dead lock, but, uh, you get a nervous mother, you could wind up in a doctor's office. That's worse than school. You fake a stomach cramp, and when you're bent over, moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It's a little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school." - Ferris Bueller in</i> <a href="http://letterboxd.com/film/ferris-buellers-day-off/" rel="nofollow">Ferris Bueller's Day Off</a></p><p><i>"Dear Mr. Vernon: We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But, we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But, what we found out is that each one of us is: a brain . . . <br />Andrew Clark: And an athlete . . . <br />Allison Reynolds: And a basket case . . . <br />Claire Standish: A princess . . . <br />John Bender: And a criminal. <br />Brian Johnson: Does that answer your question? <br />Sincerely yours, <br />The Breakfast Club."</i> - <a href="http://letterboxd.com/film/the-breakfast-club/" rel="nofollow">The Breakfast Club</a></p><p>There is something about a good coming-of-age story. I can never get enough of these films. A lot of these movies are my guilty pleasures. I would not necessarily admit to liking some of these movies in public, but I can relate to many of the characters and there is a bit of nostalgia in a lot of these films that take me back to my younger days, when life was simple (at times). There is also a connection that I established with many of these movies to periods in my life, which also enrich my viewing experience. I hope you enjoy and make the most of of this list, even if you only find one or two movies on here that you never saw and find it worth a watch. This list is in no particular order.</p>