Alice De Raey is a newly minted attorney who joins the chaotic world of criminal justice in Toronto. She's exposed to the seamier side of life, the backroom deals that make the system work accompanied by the usual eccentric characters.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
GANTZ follows the story of a high school student named Kei Kurono, who, along with his friend Masaru Kato, gets involved in a deadly game after they die. They are given a second chance at life by a black sphere called GANTZ, which forces them to fight aliens in order to earn points and survive. As they participate in these battles, Kei and Masaru face numerous challenges, mysteries, and betrayals.
When a rabbit they know is kidnapped and taken to the moon, Nobita and his friends embark on an adventure to rescue it. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and meet new friends, all while exploring the mysteries of the moon.
In Mexico City, a car accident sets off a chain of events for three characters dealing with loss, regret, and the harsh realities of life. Octavio, in love with his brother's wife, enters his dog into illegal dogfights to earn money. Valeria, a model, loses her leg in the accident and struggles with her relationship. El Chivo, a vagrant and hitman, confronts his past and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. These interlinked stories explore themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.
Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital is a supernatural drama series set in a haunted hospital in Maine. It follows the story of multiple protagonists who are faced with ghosts, psychic powers, and a secret society. The hospital is also plagued by unethical doctors and a creepy ghost girl.
Kate is a young woman who has made some bad choices in her life. After a series of failures, she works as an elf in a Christmas shop. One day, she meets Tom and her life begins to change as he helps her discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Drillbit Taylor is a comedy film about a high school nerd who hires a homeless man to act as his bodyguard and protect him from bullies. The film explores themes of friendship, bullying, and the struggle to fit in.
Hummingbird (2013) follows Joey, an ex-special forces soldier haunted by his past, who assumes a new identity as a homeless person in London. One day, he meets a nun who gives him shelter and helps him find solace. Joey becomes an enforcer for a Chinese mafia group while struggling to cope with guilt and his past. As he seeks redemption, Joey unleashes his skills to retaliate against those who wronged him.
After his wife and daughter are murdered, a lawyer takes a vow of silence and trains in martial arts to seek revenge on those responsible. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy and must navigate the dangerous underground fighting world.
After being scolded by his in-laws, a guard recruits his coworkers to carry out an armored car robbery. But trust issues and unexpected events complicate the plan, leading to a suspenseful and deadly game of cat and mouse.
Now Apocalypse follows Ulysses and his friends as they navigate the challenges of fame-seeking, exploring sexuality, and dealing with strange premonitions in Los Angeles. As they pursue their dreams and desires, they stumble upon a hidden alien conspiracy that threatens to disrupt their lives. The show combines elements of comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy to create a unique and absurd experience.
When a man named Miles inadvertently becomes a contestant in an underground game show where contestants fight to the death, he must find a way to survive while dealing with the consequences of his newfound fame and the dangers that come with it.
During a visit to childhood friend Edith, retired housewife Hetty Wainthropp discovers that Edith's husband, Frank, has a son by a previous marriage. Hetty decides to turn amateur detective to trace him. When this gives her a taste for detection, Hetty decides to set up a private detective agency.
In 'How to Steal a Dog,' a young girl named Ji-so decides to steal a dog in order to get a reward and escape her life of homelessness. With the help of her younger brother, Ji-so hatches a plan and sets out on a mission to find a suitable dog to steal. As they navigate through various obstacles and face unexpected challenges, Ji-so learns valuable life lessons about love, family, and the importance of home.
Springfloden follows the story of a police cadet who teams up with an ex-cop to investigate a cold case involving the murder of a pregnant woman. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover secrets and face dangers that lead them to Gothenburg and Stockholm in Sweden. With a female protagonist and the backdrop of Scandinavian noir crime, this thrilling TV show explores themes of homelessness and identity.
Cosmopolis follows a billionaire named Eric Packer as he traverses a chaotic and futuristic city in a stretch limousine. Throughout the day, he encounters various characters and situations that test his sanity and reveal the emptiness of his extravagant lifestyle. As he navigates the gridlock-filled streets, Eric's world begins to unravel, and he becomes obsessed with a self-destructive downward spiral.
The movie follows the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, an eccentric street artist who rises to fame in New York City's art scene in the early 1980s. It explores his struggles with drug addiction, homelessness, and his friendship with Andy Warhol.
Stuart: A Life Backwards tells the story of Stuart Shorter, a homeless man living in Cambridge, and his tumultuous life filled with abuse, addiction, and hardship. The film explores his complex relationships, struggles with alcoholism and drug abuse, and the challenges he faces as he tries to navigate through life.
The Square is a satirical comedy that explores the hypocrisy and absurdity of the art world. Christian, the museum's artistic director, is preparing for an upcoming exhibition called 'The Square', which aims to promote altruism and trust. However, his own behavior contradicts the values he preaches, leading to a series of awkward and hilarious situations. As Christian's life spirals out of control, he is forced to confront his own hypocrisy and the true meaning of art.