Movies and TvShows featuring "past-and-present" theme.
In the film 'Alienoid', a swordsman in the Goryeo Dynasty seeks to seize a legendary divine sword, while others pursue an alien prisoner trapped in a human body in the year 2022. When a time door opens between the Late Goryeo Dynasty and the present day, chaos ensues as aliens appear on Earth.
In Ghostbusters, four misfit parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City, using specialized equipment to capture and contain ghosts. As they gain popularity and notoriety, they uncover a plot to unleash supernatural forces on the city.
It tells the love story of Lu Jin Nian and Qiao An Hao spanning 13 years. They first got to know each other in school, but later parted ways again due to some misunderstandings. Now, Jin Nian is the unapproachable king of the entertainment business while An Hao is a rookie in the same business. Fate lets Jin Nian and An Hao meet again and An Hao ends up becoming his fake wife.
Kiss that Kills is a Japanese drama TV show that follows the story of a young woman who discovers a lipstick that has the power to kill anyone she kisses. As she explores this supernatural power, she becomes entangled in a web of mystery, romance, and personal growth. With a tragic past and the ability to change fate, she faces various challenges and temptations. The show also explores themes of money obsession, character development, the butterfly effect, and the impact of past and present actions. It is a thrilling mini-series involving time travel, seduction, and the complexities of relationships.
Ke Zhen Yu is a prideful lawyer who has never lost. While working on the case revolving around a hotshot judo instructor, he suddenly loses his job and reputation after being sued by Prosecutor Mu Si Ming for fabricating evidence. Down and out, he moves to an old apartment where strange things begin to occur. Whenever the clock strikes 10:06 at night, a female tenant appears. Ke Zhen Yu initially thought that he was seeing a ghost until he realizes that the woman is rookie reporter Cheng Jia Le. She is a former tenant from four months ago and through some miracle, they are able to see each other. Ke Zhen Yu wanted to use Jia Le to change his past, but soon realizes that romance has bloomed. However, Ke Zhen Yu finds that the murder case that has cost him everything still looms above their heads.
A dangerous and affectionate romance between a man whose time stops after being killed by his beloved lover and a woman whose time passes away endlessly. %s
High Fidelity (2020) follows a music-obsessed woman named Rob as she explores her past relationships through the lens of her record store. With a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, Rob navigates love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while managing her complicated feelings for her exes.
What would happen if Ōtarō wouldn't be able to go back in time with a kiss and be revived? A real-world-like parallel timeline about what happens after Ōtarō's deaths.
When a VR game conjures up a realistic dream, youth restarts for a man who returns to his schooldays in a journey of self-healing. Ten years after high school, Lin Shang He, Cui Zhen Yan, and their close friends think of a way to help Xia Shi get over the psychological trauma that he continues to suffer from since Ye Sang Yu's accident. A game takes Xia Shi into the world of virtual reality back to the time when he was a student, thus allowing him to unravel the mystery through his memories to recover a friendship that has been lost.
A boy named Nobita befriends Doraemon, a robotic cat from the future. Together, they go on adventures and learn important lessons about friendship and family.
Jung Long, has left home to study in Taipei, only to return to be the keeper of the family grocery store after his grandfather has gotten ill. However, he is not just guarding the store, but also the rich emotions and sentiments within it, and Jung Long’s memories of growing up are once again reawakened by his return.
He Dun, Qian Kai Yi and friends must resolve all the mysteries and misunderstandings surrounding their lives to grow and become better versions of themselves.
The Fourth Man is a TV mini-series that tells the story of a police officer who embarks on a criminal investigation involving a murder with connections to politics and terrorism. Set in Stockholm, Sweden, the series explores themes of occupation, homophobia, and sexism. With a non-linear timeline and multiple time frames, the officer must navigate the complexities of the case to uncover the truth. Inspired by true events and featuring archive footage, the series delves into the past and present, highlighting the impact of the Red Army Faction and a cold case that resurfaces. A gripping police procedural that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Pakin, a guy who was born in a wealthy family, was sent to live in America because Pakinee, his mother knows that he can remember his past life since he was 3 years old. She needs him to forget everything and sends him away, but his memories become clearer when he comes back. Pakin met Rosawan when he came back to Thailand. She has the same face as the girl he's always dreamed of. He tries to get close to her to find out if she's the same person.
Death of a Pilgrim is a TV mini-series that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden, during the years 1985 and 1986. It follows the story of a Swedish police officer who investigates the murder of Olof Palme, the Prime Minister of Sweden, and unravels a conspiracy involving the security police, hitmen, and a web of corruption.
The Promise is a TV mini-series set in mandatory Palestine during the 1940s. It follows the intertwined stories of a British soldier, Len, and a Palestinian woman, Erin. The story is told in a nonlinear timeline, with two interconnected tales set in the past and present. Len's granddaughter, Erin, discovers his wartime diary and begins to unravel the truth behind her grandfather's mysterious past. As she uncovers the secrets of her family's history, she becomes embroiled in a journey of self-discovery and reckoning with the past.
A Man Called Ove tells the story of a grumpy old man who develops an unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. As he navigates through his daily routine, his experiences with loss, grief, and anger slowly unravel to reveal a heartwarming tale of love and redemption.
Pikul and Luang Yot’s love began in Suphan when he saved her from drowning. Pikul was a flutist in her father’s orchestra. Their talent won them the support and sponsorship of Thun Chao Khun Pichai Decha (Luang Yot’s father) which made Pikul and her family move to live with Luang Yot and his family. Class status was a barrier and obstacle in their love which made them run away and elope. However, their relationship is destined to be doomed because Pikul had inherited a cursed “rattlesnake” flute from Than Jun. And also because Sarapee is in love with Luang Yot and determined to have him even if it meant killing Pikul’s entire family and Luang Yot’s mother. The past ends with Pikul playing the flute devoting her very last breath to Luang Yot and misunderstanding that he had betrayed her love. While Luang Yot was stabbed to death by Sarapee due to her rage over her unrequited love.
Carefully selected by the all-powerful Sariel, Qin Zan, Si Kong Ming, Yan Meng and Bai Ze, have been chosen to accept the title of “Mr. Time”. With no memories of their own, these four very special men are charged with harvesting the love, family, and friendships of A104, the region of the world to which they’ve been assigned. Going about their work, all of them, repeatedly cross paths with Xiang Ling Er, a girl who constantly seems to be in danger. While none of the Mr. Times can remember Xiang Ling Er, they can’t help but shake the feeling that she is somehow connected to them.