New World
2011, English. Directed by Kah-Wai Lim.
Coco, a Beijing modern girl wants to spend a romantic and fancy Christmas vacation in Osaka. However the place where she gets in is Shinsekai ( "New World" in English, is an old neighbourhood located next to south Osaka city's downtown "Minami " area, as known as one of the most poorest and dangerous area in Osaka.)When she arrives there, she starts feeling regret and frustrated by the encounters and the landscapes which are far beyond her expectation. Suddenly she is involved in an incident surrounds a Chinese family there, meanwhile she starts fascinated by Shinsekai through her wondering. In this short and unusual Christmas vacation, Coco discovers a "Japan " she never knows and a "China" that she is not familiar with.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Osaka Trilogy by Lim Kah Wai: watch order
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Details
- Released
- 29 October 2011
- Original title
- 新世界の夜明け
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kah-Wai Lim
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New World: quick answers
What comes after New World?
Next in the series: Fly Me to Minami (2013) and Come and Go (2021).
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How long is New World?
New World runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does New World have a post-credits scene?
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New World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
New World is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is New World on?
New World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like New World?
If you liked New World, try The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, Each Dawn I Die, House of Bamboo.
Who directed New World?
New World (2011) was directed by Kah-Wai Lim and stars Ke Shi, Ogawa Takeru, Tomonaga Koumei.