15. Primer (2004) Time travel stories come in many forms, often with a grand scope and dire consequences.Primeris not that kind of time travel movie; it’s more of a philosophical dive into the concept of time travel itself. The film follows four colleagues who, during their routine research, inadvertently discover time travel. However, their discovery leads to increasing tension between the friends. Primeris often hailed as the best time travel movie, in that the mechanics of time travel are consistent, realistic, and practical....

15. First Reformed (2017) From the writer ofTaxi Drivercomes this parable about a minister (played by Ethan Hawke) whose faith is challenged by the corruption of his congregation and the presence of a parishioner named Mary (played by Amanda Seyfried). In turn, Pastor Ernst delves into alcoholism that also corrupts him. Director Paul Schrader revisits the same themes that he explored inTaxi Driverbut applies it to a modern setting with timely issues....

15. Park Seo-Joon Known for being a master of romantic comedy, Park Seo-joon lived up to that reputation when he played Deputy Chief Editor at The Most magazine’s publishing office inShe Was Pretty. Meanwhile, inKill Me Heal Me, he played a person with seven different personalities and knocked them all out of the park. He also played one of the male leads in the seriesHwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. Some also know him for his action-comedy movies, likeMidnight Runnerswhere he portrayed a not-so-smart student of Korean National Police University who’s nonetheless sincere in his studies....

15. Ha Ji-Won Ha Ji-won is the stage name of actress Jeon Hae-rim. She’s been in a few hit historical dramas likeEmpress KiandDamo, along with romantic comedy series likeSecret Gardenalongside the famed Hyun Bin. One of her best performances came in the role of Empress Ki, a badass boy-like female who’s torn between two lovers, Wang Yoo (played by Joo Jin-mo) and Toghon (played by Ji Chang-wook). Another role she played was Song Eun-jae ofHospital Ship, a doctor who was brought to work on a ship serving people on a remote island rather than being in a “real” hospital....

15. The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) The Legend of the Blue Seabrings a unique twist on timelines and mermaids. It’s the story of a mermaid (played by Jun Ji-hyun) who falls in love with a man (played by Lee Min-ho), doing everything just to be with him—even if it costs her life. The timeline twist includes a man and a mermaid falling in love with each other during the Joseon era, and the present couple doing the same....