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Folklore

Folklore

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Folklore

2018- 2022

2 Seasons

13 Episodes

6.5(42 votes)

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Mystery

Drama

Overview

Bringing together some of the most talented Asian directors working within the genre sphere, this new anthology series creates an atmosphere unlike anything that’s come out of the region before.

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Zhao Wei Films

HBO Asia

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