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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (2024)

7.2
TV_14

Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them!

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TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-
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TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- (2024)

7.6
TV_14

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- follows the story of a young boy who is transported to a fantasy world after being summoned by the gods. In this new world, he encounters various creatures, learns magic, and embarks on thrilling adventures. Along the way, he forms a harem of female companions and faces challenges that test his survival skills. With dragons, gods, and a whole new fantasy world to explore, Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- is an anime filled with action, comedy, and epic battles.

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Arrival
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Arrival(2016)

7.9
tomato94%
PG_13
116Minutes

A linguist named Louise Banks is recruited by the military to help establish communication with extraterrestrial beings who have arrived on Earth in twelve spacecraft. As Louise learns their language, she starts to have visions of a little girl. The team discovers that the aliens' message is misunderstood, and they must race against time to prevent a potential global conflict. Louise also learns that her ability to see into the future is a result of the aliens' language, and she uses this knowledge to convince China to call off an attack. In the end, Louise decides to have a baby despite knowing its tragic fate.

Massan
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Massan (2015)

7.9

Massan is based on the lives of Masataka Taketsuru and his wife Jessie Roberta "Rita" Cowan, a Scotswoman Taketsuru met while studying abroad.

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The Fifth Element
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The Fifth Element(1997)

7.6
tomato71%
PG_13
126Minutes

In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay. Every five thousand years, a Great Evil appears whose purpose is to destroy life. In 2263, the Evil arrives and destroys an interplanetary battleship fleet. The Mondoshawans, aliens who possess the only weapon capable of defeating the Evil, give the stones to a trusted individual - the diva Plavalaguna. Meanwhile, the industrialist Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg attempts to gain the stones to fulfill the Evil's wish. A cab driver named Korben Dallas, with the help of a priest and a human-like being named Leeloo, becomes involved in the mission to recover the stones and save the world.

The Fall
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The Fall(2006)

7.8
tomato64%
R
119Minutes

In 1920s Los Angeles, a young girl named Alexandria befriends Roy, a bedridden patient in a hospital, who tells her a captivating story set on a desert island. The story involves a group of prisoners seeking revenge on Governor Odious. As the story unfolds, Alexandria becomes immersed in the tale, but the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. Through the power of storytelling, both Roy and Alexandria find solace and hope in the face of their own personal struggles.

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RRR
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RRR(2022)

7.8
tomato96%
185Minutes

In 1920, during the British Raj, administrator Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine abduct Malli, a young girl from the Gond tribe. Komaram Bheem, the tribe's guardian, disguises himself as a Muslim man named Akhtar and embarks on a journey to rescue her. A.Rama Raju, an officer in the Indian Imperial Police, and Bheem unite to save a boy from a train wreck, sparking a friendship between the two. As they grow close, they uncover Scott's intention to kill Malli. Raju, torn between his loyalty to the police and his pro-nationalistic background, seeks to save his friend and rectify his own actions. Together, they defy the colonial authorities, ignite a rebellion, and execute Scott. In the end, Bheem asks Raju to provide education to him and his community.

Decision to Leave
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Decision to Leave(2022)

7.3
tomato94%
138Minutes

A detective named Hae-Jun is investigating the death of a man who frequently climbed a mountain. In the process, he encounters the man's young wife, Seo-Rae, an immigrant from China. Suspecting her involvement in the death, Hae-Jun begins to stalk her and becomes obsessed. However, as the investigation progresses, Hae-Jun learns that Seo-Rae is not the killer. They develop a close relationship but soon, Hae-Jun discovers that Seo-Rae is actually the murderer and has been manipulating him. She confesses to the crime and tries to bury herself alive at the beach, leaving Hae-Jun devastated.

Lost in Translation
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Lost in Translation(2003)

7.7
tomato95%
R
102Minutes

Bob, a still famous actor, arrives in Tokyo to shoot a commercial but feels oblivious and bored. He meets Charlotte, a lonely young woman accompanying her busy photographer husband. Over the next few days, Bob and Charlotte connect, sharing their emotions and fears. They have a great time together at a party and their understanding deepens. Bob has a brief affair with a singer but Charlotte is disappointed. On their last night together, they admit their wish to stay in Tokyo but know it's just a fantasy. They share a gentle goodbye and embrace before parting ways.

The Terminal
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The Terminal(2004)

7.4
tomato61%
PG_13
128Minutes

Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK International Airport, but finds that he is not allowed to enter the United States. Due to a civil war in his home nation of Krakozhia, the US no longer recognizes it as a sovereign nation. Viktor is forced to live in the terminal, carrying his luggage and a mysterious Planters peanut can. He befriends a catering car driver named Enrique and helps him marry a female Customs and Border Protection officer. Viktor also meets flight attendant Amelia Warren, tries to earn money, and gets an off-the-books job as a construction worker. Despite pressure from a CBP head named Frank Dixon to get Viktor out of the airport, Viktor earns the respect of the airport staff. Over time, Viktor reveals that he is in New York to collect an autograph from a famous tenor saxophonist. Eventually, the war in Krakozhia ends, but Dixon still refuses to let Viktor enter the US. Amelia helps Viktor obtain permission, but he is disappointed to learn that she has renewed her relationship with a married government official. Dixon blackmails Viktor to return to Krakozhia, but Gupta, an airport janitor, convinces Viktor to go anyway. As Viktor leaves the airport, Dixon decides not to pursue him. Viktor goes to the city, obtains the autograph, completes his late father's collection, and hails a taxi to go home.

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language barrier

Discover and explore a collection of outstanding movies and TV series that portray the challenges and experiences of language barriers. From heartwarming tales of cross-cultural communication to thrilling stories of miscommunication, these films and shows will take you on a journey of discovery and understanding.

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