Movies and TvShows featuring "failed-expectations" theme.
The Girlfriend Experience is a drama movie that follows the story of a young girl who becomes a high-priced escort in Manhattan, New York City. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 US presidential election and the economic crisis, the movie explores themes of failed expectations, insecurity, and infidelity. Through a nonlinear timeline and in medias res storytelling technique, the audience is taken on a journey into the world of prostitution and the complexities of the girl's relationships with her clients, her boyfriend, and herself. The movie also touches upon topics such as web design, personal training, and the art world.
A struggling comedian named Shi-Sung wants to become famous, but he faces numerous rejections. One day, he meets an eccentric girl named Hee-Jung and their friendship leads to unexpected opportunities and success in the comedy industry. However, as their fame grows, Shi-Sung starts to question the true nature of his success and the sacrifices he made along the way.
In Seven Chances, a 27-year-old man named Jimmy receives a letter from a lawyer that he will inherit $7 million if he gets married by 7 PM on his 27th birthday. Jimmy, who lacks money and a girlfriend, desperately tries to find a bride before the deadline. However, his attempts result in comical situations and mishaps. In a race against time, Jimmy faces numerous obstacles while trying to fulfill the requirements and secure his inheritance.
This film is adapted from the 2010 South Korean blockbuster and tear-jerking comedy Hello Ghost. A lonely delivery man, A-wei, tries to commit suicide multiple times but fails no matter what he does. Through these failed attempts, he meets four ghosts — a smoker, a crier, a heartbroken ghost, and a mischievous ghost. In order for him to die, he learns that he has to first help these four ghosts fulfill their final wishes. In the process of doing so, A-wei befriends these four ghosts and overcomes his low self-esteem to step out of his comfort zone and experience many firsts in life.
An intern doctor falls in love with a 19-year-old girl, not knowing that she is a hostess at a night club and a single mother.
Short cartoon based on the comic strip by Johnny Hart and Brant Parker.
Devi tells the story of a young woman who starts to believe she is the reincarnation of the goddess Kali. As she struggles with her newfound identity, she must navigate the challenges of a patriarchal society and confront her own fears and loneliness. This critically acclaimed Indian drama explores themes of faith versus science, the generation gap, and the social isolation experienced by women.
A young woman grapples with the aftermath of reporting sexual harassment in the workplace
Filmed during the Nazi occupation, this panoramic drama set in a Prague department store follows the divergent destinies of four female coworkers, each of whom seeks happiness in a different way.
In the short film 'Skywatch' (2019), a teenage boy's peaceful day taking food delivery orders turns into a thrilling adventure when he comes across a malfunctioning drone. As he tries to fix the drone, he unknowingly becomes the target of a chase, forcing him to confront the dangers of man versus machine. With unexpected twists and a failed prank gone wrong, the boy's skills and courage are put to the test as he tries to outsmart the relentless drone.
Riley (Kenny Bee) is being followed by the ghost of an evil warlock, who was killed in a duel with Riley's father many years ago. Now, he wants to seek revenge by causing misfortune in Riley's life. Therefore, Riley's mother (Pik-Wan Tang) will see to it that the demon is vanquished by using another human being as bait. She sees a ray of hope when she meets Riley's girlfriend (Carol 'Do Do' Cheng) - a woman she detests.
A young man from Kyushu,Adachi Futoshi had come to Tokyo to make a life. Adachi moved into a small room in a local boarding house, but he was unprepared for what life will throw at him. The room next to him boards a local gangster whose gang is a menace to the neighborhood, a bit further down lives a boy who dresses like a woman. And the old people managing the boarding house are quite peculiar too. Based on the manga by Leiji Matsumoto.
Romantic comedy takes place during a wedding day of a bride-to-be Alex, whose big day keeps falling apart. Her neurotic mother controls every step she makes, her step father investigates a non-existing crime and her biological father, a bohemian owner of the hotel where the wedding takes place, is responsible for a missing groom. Chaos in the hotel suits the charming ski instructor Peter who convinces an introverted hotel guest Klara to help him create the most beautiful dinner date ever.
Lior who had to stay home and watch his ill younger brother Ben, invites his boyfriend Nir to his home for the first time. He doesn't want his brother to find out about their relationship, leading him to deal with the brother's attempts to get noticed parallel to his attempts to unite with Nir.
Fourteen-year-old Szymon lives in a seaside village. He's going through one of the most turbulent stages in his life - puberty. However his monotonous life is interrupted by an unexpected visit from his childhood friend. An ordinary meeting on a cliff turns into his first summer romance.
In Almayer's Folly, a man's obsession with finding a hidden treasure leads to his downfall. Set against the backdrop of a lush rainforest and a winding river, Almayer's life spirals out of control as he becomes consumed by his own desires. As his daughter's love for a local prince grows, it only serves to intensify the tragedy that ultimately awaits them all.
In 'The Flat', a mysterious man finds himself trapped in a haunted house, hiding in a closet and encountering surreal and bizarre situations. The film is an allegorical exploration of paranoia and the feeling of being trapped.