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.

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.

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.

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.

In this animated comedy, a cat is continually trying to return to his owner's house, but his plans are constantly foiled in hilarious ways. With slapstick humor and a catchy title song, this film is a lighthearted and entertaining watch.

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.

The Legend of the Stardust Brothers is a surreal comedy that follows two twin brothers who become musicians and face a series of absurd situations. Through ups and downs, they navigate the music industry, encounter bizarre characters, and discover the true power of their music. This campy and offbeat film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of dreams.

Incomplete tells the story of a man sharing a letter about longing for someone he has never met. It explores loneliness and poses a question: do we need another person in life to feel complete or are we missing a connection with ourselves?

Comedy with fairy-tale touches, about Kate, who wants to marry, and Mr. Devil, who is not interested in the heart or soul of this passionate and aging lady, but is interested in her good cooking – for Mr. Devil is a glutton.

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.

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.

An animated short film about two flocks of sheep and their shepherds who are at odds with one another and attempting to keep them separated.

A young woman grapples with the aftermath of reporting sexual harassment in the workplace

In 1900, Stepha, the vivacious 30 year old daughter of a wealthy couple, agrees to marry her cousin Paul, who has accumulated large debts as an Austrian army officer. Paul refuses to work or to consummate the marriage, and then his health steadily declines.

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.

A 16 year-old-school dropout interviews for a job, but when he’s let down by his brother, he lashes back and looks to his friends for support.

What is love? Two young men have found themselves out of rhythm in their relationship as issues they haven’t vocalized begin to boil over in unexpected ways one night. ROCK HARD is a story of what happens when partners don’t communicate, and serves as a lessons for billions of viewers worldwide in the ways we have to participate in love rather than seeing it as effortless.