Movies like Passion 2008
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Passion (2008)
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Original name: PASSION
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
A young couple's announcement of their engagement to their friends is followed by a series of interactions and conflicts that forces everyone to reflect on their lives.
Style:
tension, psychological, melancholic
Plot:
friendship, relationships, jealousy, realism, confrontation, character study, intimate, mature, secrets, moral ambiguity, slice of life, bittersweet, domestic drama, betrayal, urban, confession, sexual tension, regret, slow burn, midlife crisis, infidelity, breakup, party, couples, young couple ...
Time:
contemporary
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Most similar movies to Passion
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out melancholic, psychological, emotional and captivating films with plots about bittersweet, slice of life, relationships, urban, infidelity, intimate and character study mostly in Drama, Romance and Comedy genres. Some movies like Passion: Migratory Birds (2018), Blessed Events (2010), Elephants (2018), Seaside Lover (2023), Don't Leave (2022). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: Chile
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Diego is hosting a farewell party in his house before he leaves on a trip that no one knows about.
Style:
reflective, emotional, melancholic, realistic, tension ...
Plot:
secrets, house party, introspection, intimate, relationships, bittersweet, friendship, regret, single, identity, character study, slice of life ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, romantic drama, realistic, melancholic, independent film ...
Plot:
domestic drama, unplanned pregnancy, character study, jealousy, mature, terminal illness, bittersweet, intimate, loneliness, slice of life, moral dilemma, social class ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
75%
319
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
When a fiery young couple attempts to rekindle their relationship after three years apart, the highs and lows of their passion leave the pair wondering if nostalgia is enough to keep them together.
Style:
erotic, melancholic, contemplative
Plot:
relationships, slice of life, character study, reconciliation, breakup, personal growth, identity crisis, nostalgia, ex convict, passion, mature, slow burn ...
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
73%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
As men and women around the age of 30 struggle to reach their dreams, they also go through trial and error in love. This work, which depicts the encounter and parting of such a man and woman.
Style:
romantic drama, psychological, captivating, thrilling, romantic ...
Plot:
seaside, love, love story, relationships, romantic relationship, male female relationship, love interest, midlife crisis, middle aged woman, love affair, middle aged man, love and romance ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
japan
Similarity:
73%
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Semih's girlfriend suddenly breaks up with him. In search of answers about their relationship, he must soon confront what he had long ignored.
Style:
emotional, romantic, dramatic, captivating, romantic drama ...
Plot:
couples, life, friend, love, relationships, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, love affair, male female relationship, couple relations, self discovery, heartache, male protagonist ...
Place:
turkey
Similarity:
72%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Brad and Sara meet at a party and instantly fall for one another. They go to Brad's house to have sex, but he suddenly remembers that he has to wait until the next morning to hear the results of his last AIDS test. Sara decides to stay, and as ...
Style:
tension, psychological, sensual, melancholic, indie film ...
Plot:
sexuality, intimacy, mature, confession, character study, waiting, flashback, realism, slice of life, casual sex, minimalism, urban ...
Similarity:
71%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Christopher Nolen's "The Good Life" is the story of Jacques and Marianne Vandelay, a highly successful African American couple. They are happy but both are keeping dark secrets from each other.
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, romantic, emotional ...
Plot:
couples, relationships, african american, secrets, family secret, family problems, love and romance, male female relationship, family relations, romantic relationship, husband wife relationship, relationship problems ...
Similarity:
69%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Indonesia
Duration: 77 min.
Story:
After leaving a toxic relationship, Dinda embarks on a romance with Kale, whose view on love soon shatters as he wrestles with his own insecurities.
Style:
romantic drama, emotional, captivating, romantic, psychological ...
Plot:
love, toxic relationship, love and romance, in love, fall in love, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, romantic relationship, love story, relationships, love affair, male female relationship, social issues ...
Similarity:
67%
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Two Chicago couples struggle to keep their love alive when secrets and long-simmering resentments rise to the surface.
Style:
satirical, thrilling, semi serious, captivating, psychological ...
Plot:
couples, character study, secrets, realism, husband wife relationship, marital problem, satire, lifestyle, secret, relationship problems, couple relations, relationships ...
Place:
chicago
Similarity:
65%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
An omnibus film of the romances and breakups of five couples: Soo-jin works in a cafe in Seoul. One day, she receives a call at work from a Polish man in Rotterdam, who tells her the story of his missing fiance. Eun-hee shows up one night and blames ...
Style:
emotional, psychological, disturbing, captivating, melancholic ...
Plot:
breakup, heartbreak, couple relations, relationship problems, relationships, unfulfilled love, romantic friendship, tragic love, unrequited love, love story, marital problem, broken heart ...
Place:
south korea, seoul
Similarity:
62%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Story:
When an absence of communication reveals a love triangle, much more than lies come to light.
Style:
thrilling, psychological, captivating, tense, melancholic ...
Plot:
love triangle, deception, love, relationship problems, love interest, con trick, relationships, male female relationship, love and romance, problem, love affair, love story ...
Similarity:
62%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
On her first day at work, Areum replaces a woman who broke up with the boss. The wife of the boss finds a love note, bursts into the office, and mistakes Areum for the other woman.
Style:
romantic drama, emotional, melancholic, tense, aesthetic ...
Plot:
slice of life, domestic drama, confrontation, marriage crisis, intimate, character study, jealousy, infidelity, misunderstanding, longing, urban, secrets ...
Time:
year 2017
Place:
seoul, india
Similarity:
61%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A New York stockbroker (Stephen Collins) introduces a girlfriend (Deborah Raffin) to his buddy (Joel Higgins) from out of town, then regrets it.
Style:
romantic drama, sex comedy
Plot:
love triangle, friendship, relationships, intimacy, insecurity, jealousy, sexual relations, sexual tension, male friendship, romantic rivalry, dating, mature ...
Time:
80s
Place:
new york
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
New Zealand-born, Aussie-based filmmaker Miro Bilbrough follows up her acclaimed shorts with her debut feature - a character study of a troubled young woman named Venice.
Style:
thrilling, captivating, psychological, romantic drama, independent film ...
Plot:
female protagonist, relationships, family relations, love, social problems, gays and lesbians, lesbian relationship, lesbian, love interest, life is a bitch, family problems, relationship problems ...
Place:
sydney australia
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A happily married young couple must carefully evaluate their relationship and trust in one another, plus own moral standing when a potentially seedy yet highly financial offer is presented to them in a time of recession.
Style:
realistic, psychological, tension, independent film, suspense
Plot:
marriage, financial crisis, couples, relationships, moral dilemma, infidelity, character study, moral ambiguity, temptation, trust, young couple, secrets ...
Similarity:
57%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
This relationship drama by Paul D. Hannah, based on the popular stage play, tells the story of a couple named Russell and Bailey, who have chosen to stay together for their son, despite their crumbling relationship. But when junior leaves for ...
Style:
emotional, realistic, sentimental, captivating, light ...
Plot:
crumbling marriage, couples, family problems, unfulfillment, college, wooing, marriage, fall in love, society, friendship, domestic drama, personal growth ...
Time:
21st century
Similarity:
56%
509
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Zhou Yi is about to leave on holiday with her boyfriend Woody, until an argument makes Zhou Yi to dump him at the airport. Their breakup is being witnessed by her ex-boyfriend.
Style:
captivating, psychological, disturbing, romantic drama, emotional ...
Plot:
ex boyfriend, couples, love triangle, ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship, ex girlfriend, breakup, male female relationship, ex couple relations, relationship problems, couple relations, love interest, relationships ...
Similarity:
56%
289
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
This film tracks a hasty marriage through its first 365 days.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, psychological, emotional, romantic drama ...
Plot:
marriage, relationships, marriage crisis, troubled marriage, family relations, male female relationship, husband wife relationship, tragic love, couples, couple relations, marital problem, relationship problems ...
Similarity:
53%
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Over a fleeting week and a half, twenty-somethings Michael and Laura find counterparts within each other and form a deep, intense connection that is tested by their inevitable separation.
Style:
melancholic, controversial, emotional, reflective, contemplative ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
introspection, male female relationship, soul mate, couple relations, young adult, up and down relationship, self discovery, couples, lifestyle change, lifestyle, breakup, friendship ...
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
A woman breaks up with her boyfriend of seven years. Devastated, she throws herself into another relationship and decides to get married, only to have her exboyfriend return to her...
Style:
romantic drama, captivating, thrilling, psychological, melancholic ...
Plot:
love triangle, heartbreak, breakup, regret, male female relationship, ex couple relations, ex husband ex wife relationship, family problems, marital problem, family relations, couple relations, ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship ...
Place:
seoul
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Gangjae's normal family life is turned upsdie down when he falls for a young yoga teacher. Gangjae has got it all, a loving wife, adorable children, and a high-paying position. But he yearns for something more. When the teacher breaks off the ...
Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling
Plot:
unrequited love, adultery, extramarital affair, infidelity, jealousy, male female relationship, family problems, love affair, couples, tragic love, family relations, love triangle ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
korea
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Drama
Country: Norway
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Sarah (Ann Eleonora Jørgensen) and David (Magnus Crepper) meet for the first time in ten years when she arrives at his summer residence. David needs help finishing a play, which turns out to be a dramatization of their long, troublesome ...
Style:
romantic drama, emotional, melancholic, psychological, ambiguous ending ...
Plot:
intimate, breakup, longing, bittersweet, introspection, regret, character study, identity, midlife crisis, realism, young love, infidelity ...
Place:
denmark
Similarity:
51%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
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Story:
A couple that realizes that life isn't as simple as it seems.
Style:
sentimental, sincere, serious, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
relationships, couples, love, male female relationship, love story, couple relations, love affair, lifestyle, life, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, communication, marriage ...
Similarity:
50%
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Shinichi debuted as a novelist at a young age, but his career has been stagnant for many years. He also has broken up with his girlfriend. His day have now become gloomy. At this time, Yuko and her son moves into Shinichi's home. Yuko is the ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, atmospheric
Plot:
novelist, loneliness, melancholy, character study, couple relations, life is a bitch, relationships, love story, loner, family problems, lonely, couples ...
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
When her cheating husband has a debilitating stroke, a woman invites her lover to move in with them.
Style:
emotional, realistic, psychological, melancholic
Plot:
marriage, love triangle, stroke, infidelity, friendship, domestic drama, divorce, loneliness, midlife crisis, house, ethical dilemma, intimate ...
Time:
90s
Similarity:
48%
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
In their youth they loved each other, but then parted. Ilya got married, Alexandra married, but the family life did not work out for both of them. Having met again, they understand that they still love each other, and spend seven happy days together ...
Style:
romantic drama, reflective, melancholic, period piece
Plot:
character study, bittersweet, intimate, nostalgia, regret, realism, longing, midlife crisis, isolation, minimalism, couples, infidelity ...
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
This movie goes through 12 significant nights (not consecutive nights) in a relationship between two characters. The movie offers some insight into the repetion involved in relationship cycles from interest through various tensions to eventual ...
Style:
romantic drama, psychological, captivating, thrilling, emotional ...
Plot:
relationships, breakup, couples, love, love affair, love story, couple relations, romantic relationship, male female relationship, love and romance, fall in love, in love ...
Place:
hong kong
Similarity:
46%
419
Genre: Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A young couple revisit the location where they spent their honeymoon eight years earlier, in an effort to rekindle their troubled marriage. We watch as they navigate the beauty and the pain of love, culminating in a heartbreaking finale as truths ...
Style:
heartbreaking, romantic drama, emotional, psychological, talky ...
Plot:
love, relationships, couples, young lovers, marriage, bittersweet, love and romance, couple relations, love affair, fall in love, youth, reconciliation ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Two ex-lovers meet after a long time and their romance gets rekindled briefly. Though they ensure that their newly-found love shouldn't affect their respective families, one of them believes they are meant to be together, leaves the life of ...
Style:
emotional, thrilling, captivating, psychological, melancholic ...
Plot:
husband wife relationship, love, ex couple relations, longing, second chance, ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship, marital problem, family problems, ex husband ex wife relationship, relationship problems, male female relationship, family relations ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
45%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Sensing their relationship is crumbling, Christian avoids celebrating Christmas with his girlfriend Julia and heads for Paris.
Style:
melancholic, emotional, romantic drama, realistic
Plot:
love triangle, christmas, jealousy, bittersweet, breakup, loneliness, mature, romantic rivalry, intimate, sexual tension, holiday, infidelity ...
Time:
90s
Place:
berlin germany, paris france
Similarity:
44%
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