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A young woman who reinvented herself as a New York City socialite must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband after seven years of separation. The film follows a love triangle involving two childhood sweethearts who married but became estranged. As Melanie becomes engaged to someone else, she must confront her past and make a decision about her future.

In 1978 South Africa, a police officer and a former criminal join forces to investigate a string of brutal murders. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy that goes beyond the crimes they are solving.

When a woman receives a letter from her deceased father, she embarks on a journey to rediscover the magic of Christmas in a small town, where she unexpectedly finds love and happiness.

Get a Job is a comedy film about a recent college graduate who struggles to find employment. The movie follows his journey as he navigates through various job interviews and encounters hilarious and awkward situations along the way. With a mix of cringe-worthy and raunchy comedy, Get a Job offers a humorous take on the challenges of post-college life and the pursuit of a career.

Hope Gap is a drama/romance movie that tells the story of a married couple who begins to face unhappiness in their relationship. Their journey includes a marital separation and explores themes of loneliness, feeling like a failure, and suicidal thoughts. The plot also touches on other elements such as a childhood home, a yellow Labrador Retriever, a gay character, a Krispy Kreme, and a father-son relationship.

A gangster falls in love with a racing driver, but their relationship is tested when secrets from their pasts come to light. They navigate the dangerous world of crime and the thrilling world of racing, all while trying to keep their love alive.

Maggie, a single mother and lawyer, returns to her hometown for Christmas and finds love, a Christmas miracle, and learns the true meaning of the season.

Not Cinderella's Type is a romantic drama about a female protagonist who goes through various challenges in her life, such as dealing with a death of a pet cat and forced child labor. She meets a soccer player who becomes her best friend, and they navigate the ups and downs of their teenage romance while facing obstacles like emotional abuse and a romantic rival. The story is based on a novel and includes elements of a classic Cinderella tale.

When a veterinarian and a florist find themselves competing for the same poinsettia competition, they must navigate misunderstandings and mistaken identities to discover the true meaning of Christmas and find love along the way.

A murder investigation is reignited in a house that is considered haunted by the Lawrenceton locals and where years ago Aurora and Sally, as teenagers, discovered a body.

Three childhood friends reunite during the holiday season and navigate through the challenges of love, career, and family.

After her father's retirement, a workaholic woman returns to her hometown for Christmas. As she helps plan the town's annual holiday festival, she reconnects with her childhood friend and discovers a romantic connection.

A young woman trapped in a loveless marriage in a strict community explores her desires and identity, leading to unexpected consequences.

Summer and Smoke follows Alma, a minister's daughter, as she navigates her repressed love for the charming doctor who lives next door. Set in a small Mississippi town, Alma battles her own desires and societal expectations in a story of passion and longing.

Madonna of the Seven Moons tells the story of a woman named Maddalena who has a split personality. She is haunted by her traumatic past and struggles to uncover the truth about her identity. As she delves deeper into her memories, she embarks on a journey that takes her from Italy to Cannes, encountering jewel thieves, romantic rivals, and hidden secrets along the way. Maddalena's journey ultimately leads her to uncover the truth about her past and find redemption.

Steph, an Afrikaner, struggles with his past and heritage in the new South Africa. When his girlfriend befriends a black South African man called Vusisizwe, trouble brews.

Twin Pines, a failing country club where maintaining a buzz is par for the course, hires a new Golf Pro to help them get back on track before their rivals at the snooty Magnolia Pointe puts them out of business for good.