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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Spain
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
A woman attends wedding of successive men in her life, though she gets to find a soul mate.
Style:
feel good, humorous, semi serious, sentimental, realistic ...
Audience:
date night, girls' night
Plot:
wedding, nothing goes right, couples, looking for love, love and romance, disorder, singleness, fall in love, personal growth, male objectification, gays and lesbians, strong female lead ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
spain
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 11 min.
TV show
Story:
Franny's Feet is a Canadian animated series for children. It is produced by DHX Media/Halifax Film in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and created by Cathy Moss and Susan Nielsen. The show follows the adventures of four-year-old Frances ...
Style:
multicultural, light, captivating, feel good, thought provoking ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, toddlers, preschool
Plot:
personal growth, adventuress, grandfather granddaughter relationship, back in time, ancient, traditional versus modern, time travel, shoemaker, magic, female protagonist, girl, ancient civilization ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
canada
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
A heart warming comedy about a grumpy old man, who is confronted with a group of migrant workers and has to challenge his prejudices.
Style:
light hearted
Plot:
prejudice, integration, personal growth, friendship, heartwarming, empathy, elderly man, culture clash, redemption, immigration, social issues, language barrier ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sport
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
High schooler Minami, ready to become the protagonist in her own story, runs away from school and finds golf at a driving range.
Style:
contemplative, realistic, emotional, anime, melancholic
Plot:
slice of life, golf, friendship, female protagonist, youth, personal growth, self discovery, high school, coming of age, intimate, identity, female empowerment ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
With college drawing to a close, a group of friends are left to re-examine themselves and their relationships over the course of a weekend.
Style:
reflective, emotional, realistic, romantic drama, melancholic ...
Plot:
college, coming of age, self discovery, friends, personal growth, relationships, weekend, college campus, graduation, young adult, identity crisis, slice of life ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Ben, an arrogant, hustling property developer is wrongly arrested and things from bad to worse when he accidentally punches a policeman at the station. Sentenced to community service at a local day centre, Ben's influence with a young tearaway ...
Style:
emotional, romantic drama
Plot:
community service, personal growth, redemption, empathy, second chance, rehabilitation, social issues, community, male protagonist, realism, slice of life, wrongful arrest ...
Time:
90s
Place:
australia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Argentina
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
After a devastating breakup, Vicky, almost 40, embarks on a quest for new love, unaware it will lead her to a profound—and hilarious—self-discovery.
Style:
witty, romantic comedy, lighthearted, humorous, satirical ...
Plot:
female protagonist, personal growth, self discovery, dating, female empowerment, breakup, new love, second chance, urban, bittersweet, slice of life, midlife crisis ...
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Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
A couple's struggle with infertility takes a complicated turn when an ex-partner offers to be their surrogate.
Style:
heartfelt, emotional, romantic drama, reflective, realistic ...
Plot:
self discovery, personal growth, family drama, sacrifice, parent child relationship, family values, identity, healing, bittersweet, moral dilemma, intimate, redemption ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Switzerland, France
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
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Style:
road movie, life affirming
Plot:
hairdresser, empowerment, road trip, female protagonist, self discovery, personal growth, motel, female friendship, escape, transformation, domestic abuse, small town life ...
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Genre: Animation, Biography, Drama
Country: Colombia, Ecuador
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
Paola grows up in a Colombian family full of appearances: her father is a priest, her mother a psychic, and her sisters don’t live up to their parents’ expectations. She seeks independence in a world full of stereotypes and learns to live on her ...
Style:
independent film, adult animation, poignant, melancholic, surreal ...
Plot:
coming of age, female protagonist, identity, personal growth, mother daughter relationship, cultural conflict, family drama, gender roles, teenage angst, family secret, religion, bittersweet ...
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Genre: Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
Without problems no human being is on earth it can be love, study, career or anything else. Suicide is not the solution to any problem. We can make our future bright and beautiful, if we can give some space to move ahead, Our film is based on a ...
Style:
heartfelt, motivational, uplifting, inspirational, emotional ...
Plot:
hopes, personal growth, second chance, redemption, neglect, acceptance, resilience, empathy, character study, underdog, transformation, self discovery ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Sweden
Duration: 29 min.
TV show
Story:
22-year-old Sigrid - nicknamed Sigge - and her group of friends are confronted with the unexpected demands of adulthood as they attempt to come to terms with their own identities, their passions, and the past.
Style:
psychological, disturbing, captivating, emotional, heartfelt ...
Plot:
coming of age, friendship, adolescence, grownups, adolescence vs adulthood, self discovery, female protagonist, identity, self acceptance, personal growth, young adult, lifestyle ...
Time:
21st century
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
For years, Doug Collins has been wading through a routine unsatisfying job and an increasingly miserable relationship. After his girlfriend moves out, Doug pushes himself to live a more fulfilling life starting with a trek to the summit of Mt. ...
Style:
realistic, touching, serious, independent film, psychological ...
Plot:
couple relations, breakup, starting over, follow your dream, unfulfillment, couples, buddies, hopes, self discovery, personal growth, character study, mountain ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
tanzania, usa, new york
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Angeliena’s story is about SELF LOVE... and making money, terminal illness, divorce, nature, friendships, hardships, poverty, travel, hot doctors, plants, dreams, assholes, Ubuntu and... being GOOD ENOUGH.
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, feel good, humorous
Plot:
travel, friendship, self discovery, female protagonist, empowerment, personal growth, identity, second chance, resilience, perseverance, working class, career change ...
Place:
south africa
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
The tale of Shim Eun Joo, a self-employed woman who is trying to redefine her life after winning a big project as an editorial designer and subsequently struggling on her own.
Style:
realistic, entertaining, captivating, psychological, disturbing ...
Plot:
female protagonist, relationships, lifestyle change, personal growth, independent woman, slice of life, everyday life, self discovery, coworker, coping, ambitious woman, male female relationship ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
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Genre: Drama
Country: Sweden
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Kristin counts down the days to her high school graduation, when she'll finally get to leave her small town and her manipulative sister behind, for the New York of her dreams. Everything is perfect, and the local paper has promised to publish ...
Style:
sexy, captivating, light, melancholic, independent film ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
coming of age, lgbtq, personal growth, adolescence, escape from reality, swedish, female protagonist, self discovery, women, youth, lesbian, friendship ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
new york, scandinavia, eastern europe
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Egypt
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
After a life-altering event, Ola embarks on a journey of self-discovery while dealing with the challenges of raising two children and making ends meet.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, entertaining, psychological, emotional ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
self discovery, female protagonist, life, family drama, personal growth, parenting, motherhood, single mother, introspection, lifestyle change, kids and family, family relations ...
Place:
cairo egypt
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Poland, Ireland
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Ola sets off to Ireland to bring her father's body back to Poland after he dies in a building site accident. But never mind her dad, Ola wants to know if he had saved money for the car he had promised her. Dealing with foreign bureaucracy in ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, satirical, emotional ...
Plot:
personal growth, father daughter relationship, self discovery, coming of age, loss, family relations, lifestyle, relationships, family reunited, female protagonist, satire, intimate ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
poland, ireland
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Genre: Drama
Country: China
TV show
Style:
dramatic, exciting, serious, sentimental, captivating ...
Audience:
preschool
Plot:
motherhood, multiple storylines, high school life, mother daughter relationship, mother son relationship, domestic drama, parenting, personal growth, family drama, parent child relationship, education, mother and daughter ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
25-year-old carouser Carlo is sentenced to one year of community service after crashing his car while drunk and on cocaine. He has to serve his sentence at the Villa Bianca nursing home, along with other non-violent felons. He initially lives it as ...
Style:
melancholic
Plot:
retirement home, intergenerational friendship, redemption, personal growth, empathy, alcoholism, guilt, rehabilitation, healing, compassion, coming of age, character study ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
An improvised film; a man discovers he's emotionally stuck between his ex-girlfriend, his new girlfriend and his best friend; and in the course of a day he must follow his passion and become unstuck.
Style:
light, romantic, entertaining, captivating, funny ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
improv, passion, ex girlfriend, introspection, personal growth, best friend, self discovery, love triangle, love and romance, relationships, ex couple relations, love affair ...
Place:
australia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
The movie revolves around a group of seven women travelling to London and discovering themselves.
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, comedy drama, life affirming ...
Plot:
women, self discovery, female bonding, friendship, personal growth, relationship problems, travel, cultural difference, problem, introspection, social differences, healing ...
Place:
india, london, britain
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
Vijay is a down-on-luck mechanical engineer who’s looking for that big break in life. Both his personal and professional lives are a mess; will he ever catch a break?
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, emotional, inspirational ...
Plot:
perseverance, personal growth, determination, self discovery, problem, tragic love, life is a bitch, love affair, family problems, relationship problems, motivation, slice of life ...
Place:
india
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Three besties, Liu Jing, Fang Xin and Xia Meng experience hardships in business, oppression at the workplace and setbacks in their romantic relationships, but gradually find their true selves with each other`s support.
Style:
psychological, semi serious, captivating, thrilling, emotional ...
Plot:
relationship problems, friendship, personal growth, sisterhood, female friendship, self discovery, male female relationship, sisters, family relations, relationships, sister, love affair ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
A young female founder runs in to societal barriers during her drive to create startup projects, in a Japanese society that hasn't traditionally accepted entrepreneurs . She finds herself, and maturity along the way.
Style:
humorous, feel good, captivating, entertaining, funny ...
Plot:
entrepreneurship, startup, university student, society, japanese girl, self discovery, female protagonist, ambition, personal growth, young woman, girl, female student ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A darkly intelligent teenage girl struggles to overcome her past and the restraints of suburban society while trying to come to terms with the present.
Style:
psychological
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
coming of age, self discovery, identity, female protagonist, personal growth, bullying, spirituality, trauma, teenage angst, high school, healing, survivor ...
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Genre: Drama, Music
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
Peter who tries to find his place in the world of classical Indian music embarks on a journey that helps him evolve personally, spiritually and musically.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, psychological, heartfelt, uplifting ...
Plot:
personal growth, caste system, mentor protege relationship, social problems, follow your dream, direction and purpose, coping, music, ambition, musician, aspiration, perseverance ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Edward Forester's career and personal life have hit rock bottom-but not his spirit. At 64, the handsome bachelor moves in to a tiny apartment and must start over again.
Style:
sentimental, touching, serious, social, thought provoking ...
Plot:
grandparent and grandchild, male female relationship, love affair, character study, personal growth, friendship, second chance, comeback, redemption, self discovery, rise and fall, new life ...
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport, Thriller
Country: Thailand
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
When a world champion of sport stacking is dumped by his long-time girlfriend, he has to learn basic adulting skills in order to live alone and take care of himself.
Style:
feel good, entertaining, satirical, captivating, semi serious ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
champion, personal growth, athlete's life, changing lives, lifestyle, breakup, grownups, satire, relationship problems, lifestyle change, male protagonist, self discovery ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
thailand, asia
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
In a galaxy far away, there is a kid without innate ability to practice internal techniques. So, in order to gain the respect of his father, he resolutely chooses to follow the more difficult and painful path of practicing external techniques. As ...
Style:
anime, xianxia, action packed, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
martial arts, fantasy world, fight, battles, master warrior, supernatural power, father son relationship, transformation, martial arts training, coming of age, personal growth, swordplay ...
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