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When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguised as him, and proceeds to fall for his school's star soccer player, and soon learns she's not the only one with romantic troubles. Viola's twin brother Sebastian, whom she resembles physically, is supposed to enter Illyria as a new student. However, he plans to visit London secretly to enter a contest with his rock band. Sebastian asks Viola to cover for him by telling the school that he is sick and each of their parents (who are divorced) that he is staying with the other. Viola instead decides to pass herself off as Sebastian and join the boys' soccer team at Illyria. She hopes to beat the Cornwall team and humiliate her goalie ex-boyfriend Justin (Robert Hoffman). With the help of her friends Paul (Jonathan Sadowski), Kia (Amanda Crew), and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), Viola becomes 'Sebastian'. At Illyria, Viola's roommate is Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a good-looking striker on the soccer team. Kia and Yvonne agree to help Viola make her alter ego seem popular by pretending to be in love with 'Sebastian'. Viola also publicly breaks up with the real Sebastian's girlfriend, Monique. Duke and his friends are impressed, but Viola's soccer skills are still not good enough to make first string. It looks like Viola may not be able to play in the game against Cornwall after all. After spending so much time with him, Viola realizes that she has fallen in love with Duke. However, Duke is only interested in Viola's lab partner, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). In exchange for Viola's help in getting Olivia's attention, Duke agrees to put in extra soccer practice time with her. The practice pays off when Coach Dinklage (Vinnie Jones) promotes Viola to first string. By this time, Olivia has developed a crush on 'Sebastian'. Since 'Sebastian' isn't interested in her, Olivia decides to go out with Duke to make him jealous. Meanwhile, Monique and her friend Malcolm find out Viola's secret identity. The plot is complicated when the real Sebastian returns from London early. When he arrives at Illyria, Olivia runs up and kisses him. Duke sees this and thinks his roommate has betrayed him. He kicks Viola out of their room. On the day of the big game, Monique and Malcolm reveal the truth about Viola to Principal Gold. But because Viola has overslept, the real Sebastian winds up on the field playing in what should be his sister's spot. Principal Gold stops the game but Sebastian proves that he really is a boy yanking off his shorts and exposing his penis. At half time, Viola explains the situation to Sebastian and they switch places again. Duke is still angry with 'Sebastian' and refuses to pass the ball to Viola. She tries to explain that she really is a girl, finally convincing Duke and everyone else by showing them her breasts. The coach agrees to let Viola keep playing anyway. Illyria wins the game on a penalty kick when Viola scores a goal by tricking her ex-boyfriend Justin. Everyone at Illyria rejoices after the victory, except for Duke who is hurt at Viola's deception. She invites Duke to her debutante ball, where they reconcile. As the movie ends, Viola is seen playing on Illyria's soccer team.

Moonlighting is a TV show that follows the story of a private detective agency, run by Maddie Hayes, a former model, and David Addison, an wisecracking investigator. The two opposites are constantly at odds with each other but must work together to solve various crimes and mysteries, all while dealing with their own romantic tension and comedic mishaps.

Hailing from a prestigious noble house, Dali Delico is an elite member of the Blood Pact Council, the highest governing body of the Vamps. Yet, Dali flatly refuses a mission the Vamps assign him. As Dali’s motives and possible connection to mysterious murders begin to mount, council members Gerhard, Dino, and Henrique visit him in hopes he’ll reconsider, but find him soothing an infant child!

When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.

A seventeen-year-old Italian boy, Calogero, is torn between his hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss in the 1960s Bronx. As he navigates this environment, Calogero experiences a coming-of-age journey filled with loyalty, violence, and the struggle to understand his place in the world.

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a working-class African-American father named Troy struggles to raise his family while grappling with the events of his life. As he deals with challenges such as racism, fatherhood, and family dynamics, he also reflects on his own mistakes and the impact they have had on his loved ones.

Fleabag is a dark comedy that follows the life of a young woman, known only as Fleabag, as she deals with grief, guilt, and her own dysfunctional family. With her sharp wit and direct address to the camera, she navigates through a series of failed relationships, a struggling business, and the complexities of modern life in London.

LazyTown is a town where nobody likes to do anything or exercise. However, everything changes when the energetic superhero Sportacus comes to town. With his help, the children of LazyTown discover the joy of being active and healthy, much to the dismay of the lazy and villainous Robbie Rotten. Together with Sportacus, the kids learn important life lessons and have fun adventures.

Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders. A tough and clever cross-examiner, Kaffee proves that the marines were following a widely practiced disciplinary act known as "Code Red." With the help of Lieutenant-Colonel Markinson, Kaffee uncovers a cover-up that leads to the exposure of the truth. Justice is served as the defendants are acquitted.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom takes place in Chicago in the 1920s and follows the story of Ma Rainey, a Black singer, and her band members during a recording session. The movie delves into the tensions, struggles, and discrimination faced by the characters, covering themes like racism, music, and the pursuit of bigger dreams. It also touches upon topics such as the rape of a mother, homosexuality, and the African-American experience.

The Odd Couple (1970) is a TV show about two divorced men, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, who end up sharing an apartment in New York City. Felix is neat and organized while Oscar is slobbish and untidy. Despite their differences, they try to navigate their new living arrangements and maintain their friendship.

A man hatches a plan to murder his adulterous wife and make it look like the work of a hired killer, but things don't go as expected.

Fran, who often reflects on the subject of dying, manages to make the new guy at her workplace laugh. This unexpected connection leads to a romantic relationship between them. However, Fran's own inner struggles become the main obstacle in their path to happiness.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a former convict hunted by a ruthless policeman, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. Their decision changes their lives forever as Valjean strives for redemption and evades capture.

On the run from the police, his desire to end his career and leave the city is dismissed by fellow artists Maurice Utrillo, Chaim Soutine, and Modi’s muse, Beatrice Hastings. Modi seeks advice from his art dealer and friend, Leopold Zborowski — however, after a night of hallucinations, the chaos in Modi’s mind reaches a crescendo when faced with an American collector, Maurice Gangnat, who has the power to change his life.

Moonlight (2016) is a film that tells the story of a young African-American man named Chiron who grapples with his identity and sexuality while navigating the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The film is divided into three parts, exploring different stages of Chiron's life. In Part I, Chiron, also known as Little, forms a bond with a drug dealer named Juan and his girlfriend Teresa, who provide him with guidance and support in a turbulent home environment. In Part II, Chiron is a teenager dealing with bullying at school and a complex relationship with his mother. He also develops a close friendship with his classmate Kevin that evolves into a brief romantic encounter. Part III follows Chiron as a grown man living in Atlanta, where he works as a drug dealer and reconnects with Kevin after years apart. Throughout the film, Moonlight explores themes of identity, sexuality, masculinity, and the effects of trauma and societal pressures on personal development.

The anime starts with Wendy having a dream about Peter Pan rescuing her and having a sword fight with Captain Hook. Wendy and her two brothers later on the episode go to Never Never land and Wendy becomes the 'mother' of the Lost boys. Throughout the series a romance blooms between Peter and Wendy as they go on fights with pirates . The last half of the series go to a different direction then the original story line and also introduce a new character ( Princess Luna ) who becomes an important part of the last episodes.

Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad".

Twins Simon and Jeanne travel to the Middle East following their mother's death to uncover their family's past. Through a series of flashbacks, the movie tells the story of their mother Nawal, who was impregnated by a refugee and faced numerous challenges during the Lebanese Civil War. Nawal joins a radical organization, becomes a prisoner, and gives birth to twins. Upon her death, Nawal's will requests that her children find their father and lost brother. Simon initially refuses, but Jeanne continues the search and eventually uncovers the truth.