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Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, France, Latvia
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Growing up in an environment torn apart by violence and alcohol, a young woman finds her voice through the written word and her salvation as a swimmer.
Style:
reflective, intense, non-linear
Plot:
alcoholism, coming of age, female protagonist, personal growth, resilience, mental health, soul searching, escape, domestic violence, literary, university, bittersweet ...
Time:
90s
Place:
poetic realism
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min.
Story:
A troubled young man battles his inner demons as he seeks redemption and a second chance in his life.
Style:
reflective, emotional, realistic, serious, melancholic ...
Plot:
redemption, second chance, self discovery, personal growth, soul searching, regret, coming of age, trauma, moral dilemma, loss, isolation, identity ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Film from Tody Walker
Style:
serious, dramatic, emotional, realistic, intense ...
Plot:
trial, courtroom drama, wrongful accusation, justice, soul searching, racial tension, redemption, social commentary, moral dilemma, character study, testimony, family relations ...
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Genre: Drama, Music, Mystery, Sport
Country: Russia, USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
As Christine tries to find a relief after her brother's death, she meets Alonzo at the neighborhood basketball court. After finding out that he lost his father 2 years prior, they became close, and felt that if they stuck together, it would be ...
Style:
melancholic, emotional, reflective, contemplative, romantic drama ...
Plot:
loss, grief, soul searching, coping, mourning, healing, bereavement, relationships, afterlife, urban, neighborhood, longing ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies is bitten up and left for dead. He is rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. ...
Style:
bleak, psychological, intense, period piece, pastoral ...
Plot:
redemption, revenge, faith, religious, second chance, soul searching, spiritual journey, anti hero, transformation, character study, betrayal, violence ...
Time:
60s, year 1965
Place:
brazil
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
A married couple review their lives and renew their love for one another while driving to a friend's funeral.
Style:
realistic, emotional, road movie, melancholic
Plot:
reconciliation, married couple, funeral, road trip, introspection, character study, intimate, reflection, communication, soul searching, memories, nostalgia ...
Time:
90s
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Genre: Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min.
Story:
On a fateful night amidst the rugged Texan landscape, Charles(60s), a biker recovering from a painful divorce, crashes into a valley and there he encounters a mysterious little girl. What unfolds that night, sets Charles on an unexpected and ...
Style:
reflective, atmospheric, psychological, road movie, existential ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
self discovery, loneliness, redemption, motorcycle, soul searching, character study, second chance, slow burn, intimate, aging, valley
Place:
texas
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Genre: Fantasy
Country: India
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
"Aalan" is a captivating tale that follows the life of a writer who discovers a deep connection to their past life, filled with tragic events and enduring love. As they delve into their memories, they unravel a story of heartache, ...
Style:
melancholic, psychological, spiritual, art house
Plot:
past life, reincarnation, fate, soul searching, tragic past, redemption, flashback, soul mate, resilience, destiny, identity crisis, family secret ...
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Australia
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
When Sarah meets Mike everything she thought she knew about the world is turned upside down.
Style:
disturbing, touching, suspenseful, rough, melancholic ...
Audience:
girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
angel, death, supernatural, christian, grief, coming of age, loss, family tragedy, life & death, family drama, coping, hopes ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil, Netherlands, USA, Colombia, Austria, Germany
Duration: 72 min.
Story:
You know the moment when your sorrow is so profound that you can't help but imagine yourself somewhere far away... this is the story of someone who did more than just imagine.
Style:
emotional, romantic drama, life affirming, melancholic, psychological ...
Plot:
grief, heartbreak, mourning, loss, love, travel, female protagonist, healing, soul searching, loss of partner, memory, recovery ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Argentina, Uruguay
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
A writer who pins hopes on a free-spirited 25-year-old he meets in Montevideo to get through his midlife crisis. But his day turns out to be the most unexpected and transformative day of his life.
Style:
realistic, emotional, poetic, romantic drama, existential
Plot:
introspection, character study, self discovery, chance meeting, transformation, midlife crisis, creative block, soul searching, male female relationship, slice of life, writer's block, serendipity ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Place:
uruguay, south america
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Genre: Drama
Country: Azerbaijan, Mexico, USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
The love story of Davud, a young man in search of his ‘true’ family, who completes his life cycle in a single day. When he does find Love, it's in the place he has always lived. But perhaps it is too late.
Style:
art house, thrilling, psychological, captivating, romantic drama ...
Plot:
love, relationship problems, family problems, love story, family relations, relationships, homecoming, getting home, soul searching, loneliness, regret, mortality ...
Place:
poetic realism
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
There's a magical door in Woody's closet that allows those who go through it to erase mistakes from their past. When he finds out where it goes, his life will be changed forever.
Style:
psychological, disturbing, semi serious, satirical, captivating ...
Plot:
second chance, regret, time portal, changing the past or future, changing lives, time warp, lifestyle change, back in time, troubled past, satire, magical object, relationship problems ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
RAGAMUFFIN is based on the true story of Rich Mullins, a musical prodigy who rose to Christian music fame and fortune only to walk away and live on a Navajo reservation. An artistic genius raised on a tree farm in Indiana by a weathered, callous ...
Style:
realistic, serious, emotional, melancholic, period drama
Plot:
faith, prodigy, ambition, musician's life, religions or cults, youth, biopic, society, rising to stardom, celebrity culture, church, farm ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
tennessee, indiana
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A New York City man, Alex, takes an off-season trip to the Hamptons in attempt to escape his routine life in the city. While trying to spend his time relaxing, Alex ends up lost, putting him in contact with some life-changing locals during his night ...
Style:
surreal, satirical, semi serious, psychological, captivating ...
Plot:
island, male protagonist, lifestyle change, changing lives, music, satire, life is a bitch, surrealism, problem, weekend getaway, self discovery, escape ...
Place:
new york, long island
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
TV show
Story:
Dr. Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on December 21, 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, ...
Style:
bleak, political thriller, suspenseful, tragic
Plot:
terrorism, investigation, grief, justice, true crime, conspiracy, soul searching, memories, cold case, bureaucracy, moral ambiguity, investigative journalism ...
Time:
2000s, 90s, 80s, year 1988, 2010s
Place:
scotland, london, usa, malta, libya ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
From World War, to revolution and ultimately rebirth, Forever Young is the story of four generations spanning a hundred years of modern Chinese history. Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges. Up against corporate corruption, the ...
Style:
historical drama, family saga, period piece, emotional, poignant ...
Plot:
coming of age, chinese history, cultural revolution, identity, legacy, bittersweet, moral dilemma, nostalgia, soul searching, resilience, memory, corruption ...
Place:
china
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
Plagued by a heavy drug addiction and his failing voice, The King is desperate to make things right with himself, his deceased brother, and God. His attempts to get back on track are thwarted, however, after he helps the cops bring down a powerful ...
Style:
suspenseful, dramatic, captivating, entertaining, emotional ...
Plot:
elvis presley, drug addiction, addiction, redemption, celebrity, drug addict, drug abuse, singer, drug use, superstar, drug, pop singer ...
Time:
70s
Place:
memphis, las vegas
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Thailand
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
Featuring musical compositions of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, three love stories tackle unique challenges on romantic, soul-searching journeys.
Style:
romantic, anthology, romantic drama, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
love, male female relationship, love interest, couples, love affair, couple relations, music, love story, satire, multiple storylines, romantic relationship, relationships ...
Place:
thailand, bangkok thailand
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Antaheen follows the lives of three couples in tumultous relationships, who lead different lives but are connected by the infinite struggles and pain each of them goes through.
Style:
romantic drama, existential
Plot:
relationships, longing, bittersweet, realism, soul searching, introspection, tenderness, estranged couple, slice of life, journalism, melancholy, misunderstanding ...
Place:
kolkata, india
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min.
Story:
The stakes are much higher than life or death in The Tribunal, a courtroom drama set in a Catholic Marriage Tribunal. On the surface, it appears that the struggle between Tony and Joe, two best friends who both love Emily, hinges on Joe obtaining an ...
Style:
sincere, serious, realistic, thought provoking
Audience:
adult
Plot:
courtroom drama, love triangle, catholic church, moral dilemma, soul searching, confession, romantic rivalry, forgiveness, christian, slow burn, conscience, catholicism ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
For Ella, the death of her alcoholic father leaves her with nothing but debt and the bitter memory of a complicated past. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, she has sacrificed her life, opportunities, and love to care for a man she resents, but ...
Style:
road movie, psychological, thrilling, captivating, emotional ...
Plot:
road trip, death of father, family drama, grief, loss, self discovery, coming of age, changing lives, lifestyle change, relationships, grownups, couple relations ...
Place:
south africa
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Genre: Drama
Country: Russia
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A young truck driver from a small, nameless Russian town sets off on a spiritual journey that has no actual purpose and no verifiable destination, encountering lonely women and small time crooks along the way.
Style:
road movie, existential, contemplative, melancholic, atmospheric ...
Plot:
truck driver, loneliness, character study, soul searching, spiritual journey, intimate, minimalism, slice of life, bittersweet, provincial life, small town, isolation ...
Place:
soviet union, ussr
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
The true story of top student and athlete, Christopher McCandless, who after graduating from Emory University in 1992, abandoned his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Style:
road movie, philosophical, melancholic, inspirational, reflective ...
Audience:
teens, date night, teen drama, adult
Plot:
wilderness, self discovery, survival, road trip, freedom, isolation, solitude, journey, life philosophy, lifestyle change, beautiful scenery, nature ...
Time:
2000s, year 2007, 20th century, year 1990, year 1992 ...
Place:
alaska, los angeles, north america, northern california, america ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Thailand
TV show
Story:
After losing his dream job, a burned-out artist falls between two men—a charming IT guy and a reclusive tycoon who hires him to be his public face.
Style:
romantic drama, melancholic
Plot:
love triangle, burnout, creative block, mental health, male male relationship, soul searching, bittersweet, self discovery, introspection, urban, class differences, media manipulation ...
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Genre: Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Les McCubbin spent his whole life in his twin brother Addison's shadow. When Addison severs their psychic connection, Les doesn't just lose his brother - he begins to lose himself.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, suspense, psychological, emotional ...
Plot:
twin brother, mental disorder, twins, brother, identity crisis, mentally unstable, mental institution, brother brother relationship, evil twin, psycho, dysfunctional family, psychopath ...
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Since rock star John Winter has completely turned his life around and is happy, he has stopped writing hits - much to the chagrin of his manager Grobsch, who is in a real pickle as a result. He therefore instructs his assistant Lou to get John back ...
Style:
humorous, disturbing, romantic, sincere, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
rock star, creative block, couples, love and romance, lifestyle change, male female relationship, musician, love, rock, couple relations, romantic relationship, love story ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.
Style:
melancholic, contemplative
Plot:
small village, magic realism, loneliness, family secret, soul searching, bittersweet, healing, symbolism, male nudity, public nudity, gay interest, gay ...
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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
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Genre: Drama
Country: Portugal
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
In this evocative story told ingeniously with minimal dialogue, men and women from various backgrounds and places each deal with the loss of a loved one.
Style:
poignant, melancholic, emotional, art house, contemplative ...
Plot:
grief, loss, loneliness, solitude, mourning, minimal dialogue, empathy, bereavement, memory, healing, intimate, soul searching ...
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