Movies and TvShows featuring "cross-cultural" theme.

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.

Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.

Growing Up Smith is a nostalgic and humorous coming-of-age story set in the 1970s. It follows the journey of Smith, an Indian-American boy, as he tries to balance the expectations of his strict family with his desire to assimilate into American culture.

Dark Matter is a movie that explores the story of a foreign student who seeks revenge and competition in the field of cosmology. It delves into the themes of reality versus fantasy, cross-cultural experiences, and the pursuit of truth. The protagonist's journey is filled with depression, envy, and the pressures of academic life. The movie takes a closer look at the universe, theories, and the precision required in the field of cosmology. It also touches upon themes like the American Dream, simulation, and the impact of water and fire in the storyline.

In Jackson Heights is a documentary film about the diverse community of Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City. The film explores various aspects of life in the neighborhood, including cultural diversity, cross-cultural interactions, and the challenges faced by immigrants. It delves into topics such as discrimination, urban development, and the struggles of different individuals and groups in the community. The documentary highlights the importance of community centers, restaurants, and places of worship like mosques and churches. It also touches on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, loneliness, and the experiences of transgender women. The film portrays the vibrant and complex tapestry of Jackson Heights, showcasing its rich immigrant heritage and the unique challenges faced by its residents.

Amidst the thaw of glasnost, the Kremlin discovers that two Soviet agents, sent to England under deep cover in 1965, have been "lost." A beautiful and ambitious Russian agent, sent to London to track them down, becomes embroiled in a tangle of CIA, KGB and MI-5 plots and counter-plots as the two lost agents, now utterly assimilated, try to avoid detection.

The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them is a romantic comedy that explores the complexities of relationships and cultural differences. The story follows the lives of two best friends, with a focus on their experiences with love, marriage, and family. The film humorously depicts the challenges and mishaps that arise in their relationships, while also shedding light on the importance of understanding and accepting each other's differences.

In 'East Side Sushi,' Juana, a Mexican-American single mother, aspires to become a sushi chef despite societal and cultural challenges. She defies expectations and finds her passion in the sushi bar, ultimately bringing her cross-cultural cooking skills to a Japanese restaurant.

A European family in East Africa finds itself caught up in an uprising by local black Africans against their white colonial masters. Based on the Mau-Mau rebellion in Kenya in the early 1950s.

Arranged is a heartwarming comedy-drama about the unique friendship between Rochel, a young Orthodox Jewish woman, and Nasira, a young Muslim woman. Despite their different backgrounds and beliefs, Rochel and Nasira form a close bond as they navigate the challenges of arranged marriages and cultural expectations.

Art historian Dr James Fox traces the momentous impact of the west's contact with the peoples and cultures of the Pacific. It is a story of exploration, encounter and exploitation.

Waiting for the Clouds is a 2004 drama film that explores the complexities of family relationships and the search for identity. Set in a cross-cultural setting, the movie delves into themes of nostalgia, alienation, and the impact of personal history. Based on a novel, it tells the story of characters who struggle to find their place in a changing world.

Balalayka follows the story of three brothers who embark on a journey from Batumi, Georgia to Istanbul, Turkey, transporting a dead body. Along the way, they encounter mafia, prejudice, and a limping woman whose last wish is to be reunited with her estranged niece. As they navigate the cross-cultural challenges, they also face their own personal demons, including alcoholism and the death of their father. This emotional and poignant film explores themes of love, sadness, and the complexities of human relationships.

Anam Wagner, a bisexual Belgium-based writer, comes back to his hometown where he has a hard time coping with his family's checkered past.

A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 years old Senegalese. As all his belongings are stolen while in Almsería, he has no choice but to engage in street vending. His only pleasure are the letters he writes to his family to tell the vicissitudes of his Spanish adventure.

Car clubs in East LA provide the background for gang rivalry and a blossoming romance between Beto (Fernando Allende in his first English-speaking role) and the blonde newcomer to the neighborhood, Kim (Dawn Dunlap)

23-year-old Nikhil comes to Canada from India to find his fortune and is convinced by his uncle to work as a companion and care-giver to Sam, an elderly Jewish man. An unlikely friendship ensues, which gives both men new insight into life.

Sirens in the Aegean is a hilarious comedy set on a Greek island. It follows a group of soldiers and political refugees who find themselves in a series of crazy and unexpected situations, including an escalated goat-chasing incident, a local blockbuster movie production, and encounters with Turkish military. With a weed-smoking castaway and a cross-cultural love affair, this film is a rollercoaster ride of chaos and laughter.

When Harry, an Indian-American man, decides to have an arranged marriage, he faces cultural differences and unexpected challenges as he tries to find love and happiness.

The Ballad of Bering Strait follows a Russian string band as they leave their homeland to pursue their dreams of making it big in the music industry in Nashville. The film explores their struggles, triumphs, and the challenges they face as they navigate a new country and try to break into the competitive world of country music.