Movies and TvShows featuring "contemporary" theme.
Wynonna Earp, the great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, is tasked with fighting demons and other supernatural threats in the town of Purgatory. Armed with her trusty gun, Peacemaker, Wynonna must navigate the darkness and uncover the truth behind her family curse.
One of Us Is Lying is a suspenseful murder mystery TV show based on the young adult novel. It follows a group of high school students who are suspected after a classmate dies during detention. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, they must uncover the truth before they become the next targets.
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
When a family's home is invaded by evil spirits, their daughter is taken captive, and they must fight to save her before it's too late.
Thousands of years ago, there was a beautiful planet amongst the stars where the deities lived. Among them, there were six powerful gods that include the God of Fire, God of Wind and the God of Mountain maintained the peace in the realms. During a dangerous battle with dark forces, the deities suffer a huge blow. Wind is nowhere to be found after rescuing Fire. In order to find an alternate energy source to save their home, Fire travels to the glorious age of Tang Dynasty where he meets a person who looks exactly like his long-lost love, the God of Wind and ignites a complicated romance between the two.
"A Thousand Tomorrows" tells the story of bull rider Cody Gunner and the great price he would pay for a handful of seasons, a mere thousand tomorrows, with the one he loves more than life.
When Thomas the Tank Engine discovers a mysterious gold dust that has the power to bring engines back to life, he must confront his haunted past and save the Magic Railroad from destruction.
In order to save his kidnapped father, a teenager learns the ancient martial art of Wushu, facing numerous challenges and showdowns along the way.
Aine is a secondary school girl from the wrong side of the tracks, who lives in Portrush, NI with her mother Margaret, who works as a cleaner for a local office, and her grandmother Agnes, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Ascension is a documentary film that delves into the lives of factory workers in China. It shines a light on the challenges they face, the economic inequality prevalent in the system, and their pursuit of a better life. The film employs a cinema verite style to provide an authentic and raw glimpse into their world.
In Louisiana Purchase, a senator gets caught in a scheme to compromise his reputation. With New Orleans as the backdrop, this musical explores the mythology surrounding the historic purchase of Louisiana. The senator becomes a victim of a political conspiracy and must navigate the threats and set-ups that come his way. With the help of Mardi Gras festivities and a glimpse into the legislature, the investigation unfolds, revealing innocence amid the corruption. This contemporary comedy deals with political intrigue, anticipation, and the frame-up of the innocent senator in Louisiana.
In the last days of their tumultuous relationship Julian and Lara are confronted with a life changing event and now must bear the consequences.
In this semi-documentary film, a social worker discovers the neglected child of a blind mother in an oppressive and patriarchal society. As she unravels the story, she confronts the ignorance and sexism deeply embedded in Iranian culture.
A young pianist named Gu Yang, whose dreams of attending Julliard are shattered by his family's financial troubles, joins a music agency as an idol trainee. Lacking pop music experience, he starts in a backup group but forms bonds with skilled dancer Zhao Zhengnan and talented singer Lu Xinghao. Together, they help him improve as he navigates the challenges of rivalry and growth on his journey to stardom.
During the 1990s, an Indian agent is sent to Sri Lanka to investigate and prevent a political assassination attempt. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he navigates through love, manipulation, and violence in a dangerous and volatile environment.
Set over Labor Day Weekend in coastal New England, a middle-aged playwright invites longtime friend and legendary TV diva, Charlotte Christian, and occasionally working actor friend, Jay Mulch, to read his latest dramatic effort, "The Extinction of Fireflies", based on the epic romance of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his teenage lover Antinous. But when Jay brings along his new (and younger) lover Callisto, the feedback is spectacular and the fireworks begin to fly!
Using (2008) is a documentary that explores the lives of drug addicts in Guangzhou, China. It delves into the struggles of heroin addiction, self-destruction, dysfunctional relationships, poverty, and codependency. The film depicts the harsh reality of the drug trade and the devastating effects it has on individuals and communities.
Two people in two different countries, both in COVID-19 lockdown, have a love affair through FaceTime — but how viable is a relationship that might as well be just a fantasy?
An ex-Army marksman's plan to avenge the murder of his parents brings him into business with a murder-for-hire organization and the C.I.A.
The corner Schönhauser Allee in East Berlin is the main meeting-point for a group of adolescents. Dieter is a construction worker who falls in love with Angela. She, in turn, spends time with the clique whenever her mother is occupied with her new lover. "Kohle" stays away from home to avoid his dad's alcohol problem, and Karl-Heinz is on his way to becoming a small-time criminal. Due to their interest in western music and culture they are regarded as no-goods and rowdies. Things get interesting when an incident forces Dieter and "Kohle" to escape to West Germany. Written by c.winter