Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their schooldays.
In Room in Rome, two women meet by chance in a hotel room in Rome and embark on a passionate affair that lasts for a night. As they explore their desires and share intimate moments, they learn more about themselves and their connection to each other. Set against the backdrop of Rome, this film explores themes of love, intimacy, and self-discovery.
SKY Castle is a dark comedy TV show that revolves around the lives of wealthy families living in Sky Castle, an exclusive neighborhood in South Korea. The story delves into the secrets, scandals, and hidden tragedies that unfold as the characters navigate the pressures of societal expectations, family dynamics, and the intense competition for success. The show tackles various themes such as social commentary, privilege, family pressure, and the dark side of pursuing excellence. It also touches upon issues like betrayal, hidden identity, and the consequences of obsession and greed. With its intriguing plot and sharp satire, SKY Castle is a compelling drama that showcases the complexities of human relationships and the lengths people go to maintain their social status.
Exposed is a murder mystery set in the glamorous world of modeling in New York City. When a violinist/waitress becomes entangled in a web of bait, terrorism, and murder, she must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.
Don't Sleep is a horror thriller movie about a man who moves into a new home and begins experiencing strange and terrifying events. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the house, his sanity is tested to its limits.
How to Deal is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows the life of a teenage girl dealing with her parent's divorce, her sister's upcoming wedding, and her own journey of self-discovery and first love. Set in a small town, she learns valuable life lessons about relationships, acceptance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Marjorie is a young Jewish woman who dreams of becoming an actress. She spends her summer working at a camp and falls in love with Noel, the camp's playwright. However, Marjorie's family disapproves of the relationship and pressures her to settle down with a more suitable man. As she navigates the expectations of society and her own desires, Marjorie learns about love, self-respect, and the importance of following her dreams.
L'Âge d'or is a dark comedy that delves into themes of decadence and surrealism. Set in France, the film follows the journey of a bandit gang as they navigate through a society filled with bourgeois values. Controversial and thought-provoking, the movie showcases absurdist humor while pushing the boundaries of artistic creation.
More Than Friends (2020) is a TV show that follows the lives of a group of friends as they navigate the complexities of love. The story revolves around a love triangle involving a girl with short hair, a Korean schoolgirl, and their relationships with a girl with long hair. It explores themes of unrequited love, first love, secret crushes, and misunderstandings. Set in an Asian school, the show showcases the ups and downs of friendship and romance.
Blue is a story about a teenage girl named Ai who discovers her feelings for her best friend, Shun. As they navigate their way through high school and face various challenges, including a hidden past and a lack of communication, Ai begins to explore her own identity and sexuality. Based on the manga, Blue is a heartfelt exploration of adolescent love, heartache, and self-discovery.
When two best friends overhear a bank robbery, they decide to blackmail the robbers in order to get a share of the money. In the process, they get caught up in a dangerous game of deception and attempt to outsmart everyone involved.
The central Kansai region of Japan is the setting for the historic cities of Sakai and Kyoto. Noda and Koike from We Make Antiques are back and together for the tea ceremony by Furuta Shigenari who is the master of the ceremony. Enter a mysterious new woman named Shino about whom the two have a feeling.
A story revolves around a 26-year-old single woman Sachi who lives in Tokyo working for a pub. She frequents a show house alone as she plans to buy a home of her own. She looks around the room seriously and asks incisive questions to the attendants. Through her house hunt, we can catch a glimpse of what the modern Japanese women truly want.
Brain Smasher... A Love Story is a thrilling action-comedy-romance film set in Portland, Oregon. It follows a bouncer named Brain Smasher who falls in love with a supermodel. However, their relationship is threatened by ninjas, murder, and a sister-sister relationship. With lots of martial arts and nightclub scenes, this movie promises an entertaining and adrenaline-pumping experience.
Golden Exits is a drama set in Brooklyn, focusing on the intricacies of love and relationships. The story follows the lives of various characters who are connected through friendships, family ties, and romantic entanglements. As the plot unfolds, the film delves into themes of loneliness, marital trouble, and personal struggles. The characters navigate their way through the complexities of modern life in New York City, revealing the challenges and nuances of human connections.
Si-bum has a dream of being an actor. One day, he meets a girl Su-kyoung and falls in love with her at first sight. With Si-bum together, Su-kyoung seems to get over her pain and also the uncomfortable relationship with her father. But after a while, she has to confront her mother's death. To escape from the reality, they take a trip to the sea but then Su-kyoung gets severely injured from a car accident. Desperately struggling to save her, Si-bum steals money to pay her hospital and this leads him to work in a bar to serve rich girls. Now Si-bum uses his acting skill to relieve Su-kyoung and pretends he makes a living from acting. But when he is getting popular, he decides to follow his friend Young-ho to Seoul to make more money. One day he comes across one of his old friends and gets involved in a big fight.
Bridge to Terabithia is a heartwarming film about two lonely children, Jess and Leslie, who create a magical world called Terabithia in the woods. They escape their troubled lives by entering this enchanting realm where they can be themselves and face their fears. However, tragedy strikes, leaving Jess to confront his feelings of guilt and grief.
In this backwoods slasher spoof, a fishing contest becomes deadly when a killer with a fishing hook goes on a murder spree. The small town of Lake Minnetonka is in a panic as the bodies pile up, and it's up to a group of quirky characters to stop the killer before they become the next victim.
A fashion executive falls in love with a young man who works as a male prostitute, leading to a complex relationship filled with obsession, conflict, and unrequited love.
Sawako works as a manga writer. Her husband of five years, Toshio is also a manga writer. On a summer day, Sawako begins to write her new manga. The story for her new manga deals with adultery. The manga describes Toshio having an affair with her editor and Sawako having an affair with her driving instructor. Toshio reads Sawako's manga with fear and jealousy.