Like reading books, watching movies allows you to travel to foreign lands while staying in place. I'm not talking about films with various shots taken in different locations—if that were the case, I would have included Quantum of Solace on the list—but those where the place and society actually take centerstage. Before you move on to hit movies of 2009, take a second look at last year's cream of the crop releases that told poignant stories while showcasing its location.Japan: Tokyo Sonata
Esteemed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa won the Jury Prize in Cannes for this film about an "ordinary" Japanese family—with members who all have secrets to hide.
Ireland: Kisses
Lance Daly tells a sweet story of two kids who escape the harsh realities at home and spend a whole night full of (mis)adventures in Dublin.
Italy: Gomorrah
Winner of the Grand Prix in Cannes, Matteo Garrone's jarring film about the criminal underworld in Naples shows you the other, very dangerous, side of Italy.
Belgium: In Bruges
Writer-director Martin Mc Donagh tackles the interaction between two hitmen who ponder on life and death while spending time at beautiful tourist trap Bruges.
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