Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK International Airport, but finds that he is not allowed to enter the United States. Due to a civil war in his home nation of Krakozhia, the US no longer recognizes it as a sovereign nation. Viktor is forced to live in the terminal, carrying his luggage and a mysterious Planters peanut can. He befriends a catering car driver named Enrique and helps him marry a female Customs and Border Protection officer. Viktor also meets flight attendant Amelia Warren, tries to earn money, and gets an off-the-books job as a construction worker. Despite pressure from a CBP head named Frank Dixon to get Viktor out of the airport, Viktor earns the respect of the airport staff. Over time, Viktor reveals that he is in New York to collect an autograph from a famous tenor saxophonist. Eventually, the war in Krakozhia ends, but Dixon still refuses to let Viktor enter the US. Amelia helps Viktor obtain permission, but he is disappointed to learn that she has renewed her relationship with a married government official. Dixon blackmails Viktor to return to Krakozhia, but Gupta, an airport janitor, convinces Viktor to go anyway. As Viktor leaves the airport, Dixon decides not to pursue him. Viktor goes to the city, obtains the autograph, completes his late father's collection, and hails a taxi to go home.
Julia, an American actress, moves to Bucharest with her husband. She becomes fearful when she notices a man watching her from an apartment window, and her fear intensifies as she learns about a serial killer in the area. Julia befriends her neighbor, follows the man to a strip club, and discovers the decapitated body of her neighbor. When Julia confronts the man, he attacks her, but she manages to kill him. She is covered in blood when her husband finds her.
The Protégé tells the story of a skilled female assassin who seeks revenge after her mentor and father figure is killed. As she delves into the dark world of power brokers, she uncovers a web of betrayal and deception. With the help of a charming and mysterious man, she sets out on a mission to bring justice and avenge her father figure's death. Along the way, she encounters dangerous enemies, lethal weapons, and thrilling action sequences.
A young mother's life is upended when she finds herself hiding behind a secret identity to escape the Bucharest gang responsible for her fiancé's death.
Fortunes of War is a captivating TV show set during World War II in Europe. It tells the story of a couple, Guy and Harriet Pringle, who find themselves caught up in the turmoil of war and face numerous challenges. The series explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
In 1938, a 70-year-old Romanian professor is struck by lightning and gains exceptional abilities. As he embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of life, love, and time, he is pursued by mysterious organizations who also seek his powers. Through his journey, he must confront his past and face the consequences of his newfound abilities.
After a traumatic experience in her past, a woman takes a job as a doorman at a luxury New York City building. When a gang of thieves targets the building, she becomes the hero and must use her skills as a former Marine to protect the residents, including a young girl and her father.
Charlie Countryman, a young American, travels to Bucharest, Romania after the death of his mother. He falls in love with a female cellist and gets tangled up with a violent gangster. Despite the dangers, Charlie is determined to protect the woman he loves.
Dying of the Light follows a CIA agent, Evan Lake, who is battling with a chronic illness and dementia. When he discovers that his former pupil, Muhhamed Banir, who was thought to be dead, is alive and responsible for the torture he endured in Bucharest, Lake sets out on a mission of revenge. Despite his declining mental state, Lake is determined to track down Banir and make him pay for his crimes.
After a botched heist, an honorable war veteran is framed for murder and must race against time to rescue his partner and clear his name, all while being pursued by the Russian mafia and a corrupt police force.
In Ulysses' Gaze, a film director embarks on a journey to search for three lost reels of a film made by the Manakia brothers in the Balkans in 1905. His journey becomes a metaphorical exploration of the region's history, as he encounters various characters and witnesses the aftermath of the Balkan War.
Toni Erdmann is a comedy-drama film about a father who uses practical jokes to reconnect with his busy and ambitious daughter. He disguises himself as a life coach and infiltrates her professional life in Bucharest, Romania. Through a series of awkward and hilarious situations, the father tries to mend their strained relationship and make his daughter realize the importance of having a sense of humor.
Experience an electrifying live performance by the legendary pop star Michael Jackson during his Dangerous Tour in Bucharest, Romania.
Victor Godeanu, Ceausescu's right-hand man, is a secret KGB agent and must escape before he is discovered. He seizes a valuable diplomatic opportunity to make his escape, with the help of an undercover Stasi agent, a former flame, and an up-and-coming CIA agent. Godeanu must elude the KGB and his own country's spooks, aware that his defection puts his family in mortal danger.
A CIA agent finds himself in a race against time to protect his daughter from a lethal virus and a dangerous Russian mafia. Along the way, he must navigate a world of espionage, street shootouts, and martial arts training.
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu follows the story of an elderly man who becomes gravely ill and must navigate the Romanian healthcare system in a desperate attempt to receive treatment. Faced with indifference and bureaucracy, Lazarescu's health continues to deteriorate as he encounters a series of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who seem more concerned with their own issues than his well-being. As he is shuttled from one hospital to another, Lazarescu's journey becomes a darkly comedic exploration of mortality and the human capacity for compassion.
When a rookie Interpol agent gets involved in a drug-trafficking case, she teams up with a tough cop to take down a ruthless drug-smuggling gang in Bucharest, Romania. As they chase leads, they find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the criminals, facing explosions, brutal fights, and a building on fire. The cop, driven by revenge, unleashes his inner action hero to become a one-man army against the gang.
Closer to the Moon is a movie set in 1959 communist Romania. A group of former Jewish communists is arrested for staging a play that mocks the regime. They are sentenced to death, but their punishment is turned into a propaganda event: they will be forced to reenact the robbery of a Romanian bank by the anti-Nazi resistance.
In Diplomatic Siege, a US embassy in Bucharest, Romania is besieged by a group of terrorists. A skilled negotiator must navigate the tense situation and rescue the hostages before it's too late. With explosions, shootouts, and high-stakes action, this thrilling movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
When a newspaper reporter in Romania receives a tip about a series of suicides linked to a mysterious puzzle box, she becomes obsessed with unraveling the truth. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers a cult that can revive the dead and summon the sadistic Cenobites led by Pinhead. In a race against time, she must navigate a surreal and dangerous world of pain and pleasure to save her own soul.