Movies and TvShows featuring "magic-realism" theme.

Tita de la Garza and Pedro Muzquiz are two souls in love who cannot be together due to deep-rooted family customs, which will force Tita to navigate with magical tints and flavors between the destiny dictated by her family and the fight for her love, while we accompany her in her greatest refuge: the kitchen.

Pushing Daisies follows Ned, a pie-maker gifted with the ability to bring dead things back to life with a touch. He's using this power to solve murder mysteries, but there's a catch: if he touches them again, they die permanently. Alongside him are his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, who he's brought back to life and now can't touch, and Emerson, a PI who brings Ned cases to solve.

IRODUKU: The World in Colors follows Hitomi, a teenage girl who loses her ability to see colors. She travels back in time to the year 2018, where she joins a group of friends in a school club dedicated to photography and painting. Through her experiences, Hitomi learns to appreciate the beauty of the world and the importance of expressing one's emotions.

AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day follows a group of friends who drift apart after the death of their mutual friend, Menma. Years later, Menma's ghost appears to Jinta and asks him to fulfill a wish she has. Jinta reunites with his old friends and they embark on a journey to fulfill Menma's wish, leading to emotional revelations and the healing of long-held regrets.

A young adventurer named Dale finds a young demon girl named Latina in the forest and decides to take her in. He becomes her adoptive father and together they navigate the challenges of living in a world full of demons and magic.

Flying Witch is a heart-warming anime TV show that follows Makoto Kowata, a young witch who moves to the countryside to complete her witch training. Makoto lives with her relatives and learns about the everyday life in rural Japan, trying to blend in as a witch. As she explores the countryside, Makoto encounters various supernatural beings and uses her magic to help others. The show focuses on the slice-of-life genre, showcasing the beauty of nature and the charm of rural living.

Hilda is a brave and curious girl who has extraordinary adventures in a magical world full of mythical creatures, elves, and magical powers. With her blue hair and unique abilities, Hilda discovers new friends and faces various challenges, all while exploring the wonders of her enchanting surroundings.

Mayuko Chigasaki is an ordinary girl from the countryside, who now is attending university in big city Tokyo. She struggles each day to make ends meet while studying for her exams, barely scraping up the yen to afford bus fare to and from school. And at the end of the day, she comes home to a gluttonous, freeloading alien living in her closet!

Haibane Renmei follows the story of a group of angelic beings known as Haibane who live in a town called Glie. These Haibane are born from cocoons with no memory of their past lives and are given halos and wings. They are restricted to living within the town and have various rules they must abide by. The main character, Rakka, awakens from her cocoon and is taken in by a group of established Haibane. As Rakka adjusts to her new life, she tries to find answers about her purpose and the truth behind her existence.

A prison guard on death row discovers an inmate, John Coffey, who has the power to heal. As he forms a bond with John, he tries to save him from being executed.

Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia discovers a labyrinth in the woods near her new home. She encounters a faun who tells her that she is the long-lost princess of a magical underworld and must complete three tasks to prove her identity and escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. As Ofelia faces the challenges of the labyrinth, she navigates a world of fantasy and reality, encountering mythical creatures, magical objects, and dangerous situations. Along the way, she learns about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination.

Despite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

Here and Now follows the lives of the Bayer-Boatwright family, a progressive and multi-racial family living in Portland, Oregon. The series explores themes of mental illness, racism, homophobia, and intolerance, as well as the challenges faced by each family member. The show delves into the complexities of contemporary life and the struggles of a diverse family trying to navigate their own personal issues and the larger social issues affecting their lives.

A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with a mysterious neighbor as he then discovers his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.

A guardian angel is sent to Earth to stop a man from killing himself. The angel shows the man what his life would have been like if he had never existed, helping him realize the impact he has had on others.

A filmmaker named Salvatore recalls his childhood in a post-WWII town in Southern Italy. Known as Toto, he develops a strong love for cinema and befriends Alfredo, the cinema's projectionist. Despite facing challenges and tragedies, including the cinema burning down and Alfredo losing his sight, Salvatore continues to pursue his passion for film. Eventually, he falls in love with a girl named Elena, but their relationship faces obstacles. Salvatore becomes a successful filmmaker and reunites with Elena after Alfredo's death. They confront their past and go their separate ways.

Twelve-year-old Josh Baskin is humiliated at a carnival when he is too small to go on a ride. He makes a wish to be big and wakes up the next morning in the body of an adult. Now he must try to make his own way in the adult world, getting a job and navigating the complexities of romance. As he learns to balance the responsibilities of adulthood with the exuberance of youth, he realizes the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit. In the end, he finds a way to undo his wish and return to his mother.

Open Doors is a sitcom that follows the hilarious and chaotic lives of an eccentric family in Serbia. The story revolves around the daily struggles and comedic mishaps of the family members as they navigate relationships, reconcile with estranged family members, and deal with eccentric personalities. The show combines elements of magic realism and escapism to create a unique and entertaining viewing experience.

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! follows the life of Adachi, a shy 30-year-old man who has never been in a relationship. One day, he discovers that his virginity gives him the ability to read minds. As he navigates his newfound power, Adachi gets involved in various humorous and romantic situations, including a secret crush on his coworker. This live-action manga adaptation explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of a gay protagonist in a lighthearted and comedic manner.