FLCL is a surreal and psychedelic coming-of-age story that follows a young boy named Naota Nandaba, whose life is turned upside down when a pink-haired alien girl named Haruko Haruhara crashes her Vespa scooter into him, unleashing robots and strange occurrences in his small town.
Red Dwarf is a sci-fi comedy TV show set in the distant future. The story follows a crew of characters aboard a mining spaceship called Red Dwarf, who must navigate the challenges of outer space while dealing with their neurotic tendencies. The show is known for its slapstick comedy, surreal humor, and satirical take on space travel.
Sweetness & Lightning follows the story of a single father, Kohei Inuzuka, and his young daughter, Tsumugi. After the death of Tsumugi's mother, Kohei struggles to balance his role as a math teacher with being a parent. Inspired by Tsumugi's love for food, Kohei begins to learn how to cook, and together they embark on culinary adventures. Along the way, they make new friends, face challenges, and discover the importance of family, friendship, and the joy of experiencing new flavors.
The Cheetah Girls, a girl group, travel to India for a dance competition. They face challenges, experience friendship and rivalry, and embrace the culture of India.
In Adrift in Tokyo, a young man named Fumiya Tadayasu is enlisted by the middle-aged man, Fukuhara, to accompany him on a walking tour of Tokyo. As they stroll through the city, they encounter various eccentric characters and experience unexpected adventures. The film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of urban life.
Set during the British Raj in 19th century India, 'The Stranglers of Bombay' follows an investigation into the thuggee cult, responsible for disappearances and murders. The story delves into the murderous cult's rituals, including strangulation and burning victims on funeral pyres. As the investigation progresses, the protagonist uncovers a web of betrayal, mass murder, and religious fanaticism, leading to a thrilling climax.
When a woman is diagnosed with stage four cancer, she sets out to find her missing husband and mend her broken family before it's too late. Along the way, she discovers the power of love, forgiveness, and resilience.
Love My Life is a Japanese movie based on the manga of the same name. The plot follows Ichiko, a university student who falls in love with her female professor, Eriko. The movie explores their lesbian relationship and their struggle with coming out and accepting their true selves. It also touches upon themes of family secrets, queer identity, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.
A Fine Mess is a hilarious comedy that follows the misadventures of two friends who get tangled up with the mafia and a stolen racehorse. With mistaken identities, wild chases, and plenty of laughs, this film is a fine mess you won't want to miss!
The main characters are the Mamiya brothers who are living together although they are over 30-years-old. Unconcerned with appearance and reputations, they enjoy their life in their own way. The only concern is the lack of girlfriends. One day, however, a change occurs to their mundane lives. The elder brother, Akinobu (Kuranosuke Sasaki), falls in love with a girl at a video shop. The younger brother, Tetsunobu (Muga Tsukaji), scrambles around to aid his brother achieve love and arranges various dates. The elder brother strives to return the effort, but gets the cold shoulder. The two brothers return to their original lives, continuing with their ordinary, but happy days.
TwentyFourSeven is a comedy-drama film that follows a group of working-class friends in Wales. It explores their lives, relationships, and the challenges they face. The story revolves around a community center run by a man named Darcy, who tries to keep the youth engaged and away from trouble. The film delves into themes of friendship, dreams, and the struggles of the working class.
When an overweight Indian mother becomes a ghost after accidentally killing herself, she helps her daughter find love while navigating the world of the afterlife. Along the way, she encounters police investigations, matchmaking, and a serial killer.
Stanley, a working child in an elementary school, faces hunger and a lack of lunchbox. He builds a special bond with his teacher and friends over food.
Rent-a-baby Traffic policeman Leo Fink has two passions: Firstly the revolutionary programme he invented and developed which shall avoid any kind of traffic jam and secondly Vera Becker, head of the traffic guidance department. She, however, ignores him - at least until she sees him carrying a baby. Suddenly, the single woman, otherwise so cool, gets interested in Leo who, in turn, scents that this is his big chance. He is rather sure that he will be able to win her over to his side with the help of the baby and his pioneering plan against traffic jams which he wants to introduce to her in a presentation. But there is a small problem: Little Felix is not his son.
While Shekhar (Rajendra Kumar) falls in love with and weds Bela (Saroja Devi), the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Shekhar's sister elopes with a common thief whose family is planning to discredit her sibling. When an expensive necklace disappears, Bela's suspicions about her spouse put their union in jeopardy in this affecting film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The supporting cast includes Jayshree Gadkar and Shubha Khote.
What are one week films? They're an assignment we do our first week back at CalArts, designed to dust off cobwebs by throwing us straight into the deep end. Our class theme was "square," and we had a lot of fun playing around with compositions inspired by East Asian graphic design.
After his IT job is outsourced to Bangalore, Sandeep Majumdar sets up a remote access in his apartment, tricking his former company into believing that he is really working from India.
The Doctor is caught in a fight to the death as a spaceship crash-lands in London. But as the battle wreaks havoc, destiny is converging on the Doctor's old friend, Donna.