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.

Lu Jinnian and Qiao Anhao spanning 13 years where they first got to know each other in school, but later parted ways due to misunderstandings. Now, Jinnian is the unapproachable king of the entertainment business while Anhao is a rookie in the same business. Fate lets Jinnian and Anhao meet again and Anhao ends up becoming his fake wife.

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.

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.

In the year 2000, a 40-year-old image consultant named Russ Duritz discovers a chubby, lisping 8-year-old boy named Rusty. Rusty is his self as a child, who is not happy that at his current age, he is on the verge of marrying his girlfriend. With his past and present selves existing at the same time, Duritz faces a crisis of conscience and learns lessons about self-improvement and redemption.

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.

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.

He Zhengyu, a cold and arrogant lawyer living in 2022, moves into an older apartment complex and discovers a strange time-space phenomenon that connects his apartment with the previous tenant from four months earlier in 2021. Every night from 10:06 to 10:52, He Zhengyu and Chen Jialan, the former tenant, become involuntary roommates. When He Zhengyu learns that Chen Jialan knows Jiang Shenghao, a person connected to one of his clients, he seeks her help. Together, they use the time-space anomaly to their advantage, hoping to alter events in 2021 and change the future.

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

The Classic is a heartfelt drama and romance film that tells the story of a female college student who discovers a love letter written by her mother when she was young. Through multiple timelines, the film explores the themes of love, first love, and the intricacies of relationships. It takes place in university and showcases the emotional journey of the characters, including their best friend relationships.

Even the Rain is a movie about a film crew that arrives in Bolivia to shoot a movie about Christopher Columbus. As they begin filming, they get caught up in a water protest led by the local indigenous people. The crew finds themselves facing many challenges and moral dilemmas as they witness the ongoing struggle for clean water and the clash between the local population and the government.

Us and Them (2018) is a touching movie that explores themes of unrequited love, family relationships, and break-ups. With its tearjerker moments and slow-burn romance, this film takes viewers on a journey through the ups and downs of love. Set against the backdrop of home and coming-of-age, it also delves into the complexities of friendships and the power of meeting someone again after a long time apart. Us and Them is a must-watch for fans of heartfelt chick flicks and stories that intertwine the past and present.

In the Ozark Mountains, a sheep-herder seeks revenge against the man who blinded his mother. Along the way, he forms an unlikely bond with a mysterious stranger and learns the power of forgiveness.

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.

Nostalgia for the Light is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the connections between astronomy, archeology, and political history in the Atacama Desert of Chile. The film explores the search for answers and truth in the vast expanse of the universe and the archeological remains buried in the desert sands, while also shedding light on the atrocities committed during the military dictatorship in Chile. It reveals how the quest for knowledge and understanding can bring forth painful memories and contemplation of the dark past.

A fantasy music romance about a girl who busks and dreams of becoming a singer despite her challenging environment, and meets three people entangled from the past to present.

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.

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.

Wen Yifan, by chance, ends up living with her high school classmate Sang Yan, whom she once rejected. They keep their distance until Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she sleepwalks, intertwining their lives once more.