Movies and TvShows featuring "passage-of-time" theme.

An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war but must now find a new way of life. Time passes differently for elves, and as her companions slowly pass away, the elf witnesses their deaths. Before his death, a companion leaves a young human apprentice in her care. Together, they embark on a journey to revisit the places the heroes of the past had been to and confront the elf's regrets of missed opportunities to form deeper bonds with her now-deceased comrades.

Genius is a TV show that depicts the life of extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. The show focuses on their struggles, achievements, and the impact they have made on the world. In particular, this season of Genius explores the life of a renowned physicist and sheds light on his journey, personal life, and his significant accomplishments.

An odyssey through time and memory, centered on a place in New England where—from wilderness, and then, later, from a home—love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.

In 1932, a man wrongfully convicted of murder forms a strong friendship with a fellow inmate while navigating the cruel and unjust world of prison. Together, they face racial injustice, escape attempts, and the harsh realities of life behind bars.

A lonely doctor and frustrated architect exchange love letters across time, discovering they are living two years apart. As they pass messages through a mailbox, they try to unravel the mystery of their extraordinary romance before it's too late.

When an evil toy manufacturer threatens to ruin Christmas, Santa Claus teams up with an elf to save the day. Together, they embark on a magical adventure to the North Pole and face challenges to restore the spirit of Christmas.

The movie follows Anders, a recovering addict, as he navigates a 24-hour period in Oslo, Norway. He attends a job interview, visits old friends, explores his childhood home, and contemplates his future. Throughout the day, he wrestles with feelings of despair, emptiness, and loneliness, while also experiencing moments of hope and connection.

Love Aaj Kal is a movie that tells the story of two love stories that take place in different time periods. The movie explores the concept of love and how it has changed and evolved over time. It delves into themes of friendship, breakups, and the complexities of modern love. The story is set in San Francisco, California and delves into the lives of the characters as they navigate through love and relationships.

Café Funiculi Funicula is a movie about a waitress who discovers that her cafe has the ability to allow customers to travel back in time. As she serves her customers, she encounters various adventures and learns the importance of cherishing the present moment.

Kaili Blues is a mesmerizing film that follows a doctor named Chen on a journey through dreams and reality. With stunning long takes and poetic storytelling, Chen navigates through his past and present in search of his nephew, Weiwei. As the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, the film explores themes of time, memory, and the cyclical nature of life.

License to Live is a comedy-drama film set in Japan during the Heisei era. It tells the story of a man who wakes up from a coma and must navigate the challenges of living with a broken family. As he reminisces about his past and his relationship with his estranged family, he also reconnects with his love for fishing and horses. The film explores themes of memory, family relationships, and the passage of time.

Demons and humans share a planet near Earth. The humans occupy the planet by day and the demons occupy it at night. They live in harmony until some of the demons scheme against the humans. The Guardians rid the planet of the troublesome demonic creatures to preserve the peace.

Late 19th century Japan: a studio photographer who always captures his clients’ best smile. One day he tries to coax a smile out of a little girl, but… A nostalgic tale of a relationship that transcends wars and disasters.

The First Day of the Rest of Your Life follows the lives of a family over the course of several years, delving into the intricate dynamics of their relationships as they navigate the challenges and joys of life. From the struggles of a father-son conflict to the complexities of coming of age and losing one's virginity, the movie captures the ups and downs of family life. With a backdrop of rock music and guitar solos, the story also touches on themes such as death, growing old, midlife crisis, and the longing for connection. Through various significant events like a death on a wedding day, a mother reading her daughter's diary, and scattering of ashes, the narrative weaves a tapestry of emotions and experiences. Set against the backdrop of France, the film spans different years, including 1988, 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2000. From the yearning for love and marriage to the struggles of pregnancy and the challenges of being a medical student, the characters grapple with a range of universal themes that shape their lives. Along the way, the film also explores the deep bond between humans and animals, with pivotal moments involving dogs and their owners. With its honest exploration of family relationships, the movie delves into the complexities of life and the profound impact of our choices.

Bob and Terry, childhood friends from Newcastle, reunite and navigate the challenges of married life, dating, and bitter nostalgia.

A man witnesses a murder in a secluded mansion. When he reports it, there's no evidence of the murder, or that anyone was there. Two years later he wakes up in a hospital room after a polo accident to find he's had amnesia, is now married, and living in Switzerland. Now remembering the incident he returns to England to try to solve the mystery.

A man awaits the reincarnation of his dead wife

The history of a Polish family and its contributions to the war effort throughout American history.

Set during the tumultuous period of the partition of India, the story follows a man named Saket Ram who is consumed by grief and anger after his wife is brutally murdered. As he embarks on a journey to seek revenge, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and witness the horrors of violence and religious intolerance.