Balian of Ibelin, a blacksmith haunted by his wife's suicide, journeys to Jerusalem during the Crusades. There, he becomes the defender of the city and its people, navigating political intrigue and facing off against brutal factions that aim to provoke a war between Christians and Muslims.
The fog rolls in to a small coastal town bringing with it vengeful spirits seeking revenge for a crime committed 100 years ago. As the residents of the town struggle to survive, they must uncover the dark secrets of the past and find a way to stop the supernatural forces before it's too late.
Set in 11th-century Spain, El Cid follows the story of a devout and honorable warrior who becomes a national hero through his courage, loyalty, and triumphs in battle. The film explores themes of love, honor, rivalry, and the Christian-Muslim conflict of the time. El Cid faces challenges such as an assassination plot, sibling rivalry, and the fight for the throne. With epic battles, political intrigue, and personal sacrifices, El Cid's journey shapes the destiny of Spain.
A journalist struggling with personal issues hires a sophisticated escort to accompany her to events and serve as a subject for her article. As they spend more time together, their relationship becomes deeper and more complicated, leading them both to confront their own vulnerabilities and desires.
When a fog rolls into a small town in California, supernatural occurrences begin to terrorize the residents. As people start to die, a group of survivors must uncover the dark secret behind the fog and find a way to stop its deadly power.
Sweet Bean is a heartwarming drama about a small pastry shop in Japan. The story revolves around the unlikely friendship between a grumpy old man named Sentaro and a kind-hearted woman named Tokue. Sentaro reluctantly hires Tokue, who has been living in a sanatorium due to leprosy, to help him make dorayaki, a traditional Japanese confection. As they work together and bond over their shared passion for cooking, they learn valuable lessons about life, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. Despite facing social stigma and personal challenges, the characters find solace and joy in their mutual love for food. It's a beautiful story that highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and finding happiness in the simplest of things.
In a small mountain village in South Korea, a musician arrives with his sickly son to work as a rat-catcher. As the village becomes consumed by a rat infestation, bizarre occurrences and inexplicable deaths begin to happen. The musician realizes that there is a sinister force at play, and he must find a way to stop it before it consumes the entire village.
In ancient Greece, a queen gives birth to a creature known as the Minotaur, half-man and half-bull. The creature is imprisoned in a labyrinth, and every year young men and women are sacrificed to it. A group of brave soldiers embark on a journey to slay the Minotaur and bring peace to the land. They must navigate the treacherous labyrinth and face their own fears in order to succeed.
In the 1st-century, a man sets out on a perilous journey to find the Messiah after receiving a prophecy. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and encounters various characters who test his faith and kindness. This adventure takes him through Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Egypt, and a leper colony, where he learns the true meaning of destiny.
In the year 1887, a group of characters get entangled in a web of greed and avarice. A curse, hidden treasures, and opium dens add twists and turns to their journey. Loyalties are tested, and secrets are revealed as they navigate through the British Raj.
In the 1910s, a group of prisoners on Devil's Island must find a way to escape the sadistic guards and dangerous wildlife. They face brutal punishments, perilous threats, and the constant fear of death. With their lives on the line, they must use their wits and bravery to break free and find their way back to civilization.
Pagbabalik ng Lawin is a Filipino action film directed by Tony Cayado and released in 1975. The movie revolves around a vigilante named Lawin who seeks justice for the death of his father. Along his journey, he faces numerous challenges and encounters various villains.
A journalist uncovers political corruption in Colombia while investigating a series of murders. As she delves deeper, she becomes entangled in a web of violence, corruption, and danger.
Yomeddine follows the journey of a middle-aged man named Beshay and a young orphan boy named Obama, both of whom suffer from leprosy. After spending their entire lives in a leper colony, Beshay decides to embark on a road trip across Egypt in search of his long-lost family. Together, they encounter various obstacles and make unexpected connections along the way.
In the small town of Weighford, a teenager grapples with the social commentary of a society divided by prejudice and inequality. As she navigates relationships, she discovers the consequences of her actions and the weight of her choices.
Set in a fictitious country, 'The White Disease' tells the story of a man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As he navigates his deteriorating health, he becomes involved in a battle of wits with a manipulative dictator. The movie explores themes of pacifism, morality, and the irony of fate. It sheds light on the contagious disease that plagues the population and the delusion of grandeur of those in power. With a sick wife and a friendship with a scientist, the protagonist faces moral dilemmas, propaganda, and the harsh realities of war.
An exotic dancing girl of India inflames the passions of a traveling draftsman.
Rowland falls sick with leprosy while Mac Allan is captured by the Maharajah, who offers Irene a deal: one night with him in exchange for letting Rowland to be cured. She accepts, but tries to commit suicide.
Venture, if you dare into the alluring mysteries of the Far East where centures-old traditions remain shrouded in superstition and fear. Bizarre rituals and unbridled morals walk hand in hand and unbelievable and shocking truths lie in wait for the unsuspecting. See the merciless therapies of the Brown Monks, learn the truth about the Phillipine faith healers, witness the 1001 wanton and exotic pleasures of Asia's nightlife and visit the City of the Dead with its secretive spiritual cults.
In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan’s Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie’s by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and meeting people who still carried on the fading customs that Richie had observed. Interspersed with surprising detours—a visit to a Frank Sinatra-loving monk, a leper colony, an ersatz temple of plywood and plaster—and woven together by Richie’s narration as well as a score by celebrated composer Toru Takemitsu, The Inland Sea is an eye-opening voyage and a profound meditation on what it means to be a foreigner.