Acknowledgements Introduction: Rising Sun and Divided Land Cinematic Japan and Korea: A Long and Turbulent History Im Kwon-taek and the March of Time Film Analysis: Chihwaseon Fukasaku Kinji and Beginning With a Bomb Film Analysis: Battle Royale Lee Chang-dong and the Trauma of History Film Analysis: Secret Sunshine The Legacy of a Violent Man: Kitano Takeshi Film Analysis: Hana-bi Twisted Histories: Park Chan-wook and the Legacy of Personal Trauma Film Analysis: Oldboy The Lone Woman: Kawase Naomi Film Analysis: Shara Bad Guy: Kim Ki-duk Film Analysis: Bad Guy Miike Takashi: Welcome to the Dark Side Film Analysis: Visitor Q Conclusion Bibliography Filmography and Further Viewing Suggestions Key Electronic Resources for Japanese and Korean Film Index.