High school student Junta Shiraishi dreams of having a fulfilling youth, but his lack of presence makes it difficult. People think his seat is always empty, and a rumor claims spotting him brings good fortune. The only person who notices him is Nagisa Kubo, who teases him daily. As their interactions continue, Shiraishi realizes his youth may be more exciting than he expected.
Narumi Fujishima is an ordinary high school boy who remains isolated from his fellow classmates. One afternoon fellow classmate Ayaka Shinozaki invites Narumi to join the gardening club and introduces him to a reclusive detective named Alice. Alice hires Narumi as an assistant and puts him to work solving the strange mysteries of Angel fix, an illegal drug. Little does he know it could put him and Ayaka in serious trouble.
One Foot In the Grave follows Victor Meldrew, a retired man with a pessimistic outlook on life, and his wife Margaret as they encounter darkly humorous situations and quirky neighbors in their suburban community. The show combines classic sitcom elements with surreal and dark comedy, exploring themes of old age, marriage, and suburban life.
Two energy drink reps, Danny and Wheeler, are forced to enroll in a Big Brother program as part of their community service after getting into trouble. Despite their initial reluctance, they form a bond with their respective partners and strive to complete their 150 hours of community service. Along the way, they face challenges, mend broken relationships, and discover the importance of friendship and responsibility.
In Wonderful World, a pessimistic man named Ben Singer finds his life turned upside down when he befriends a Senegalese co-worker and develops a newfound passion for playing guitar. As he navigates his complicated relationships, including with his estranged daughter, Ben learns the power of hope and the importance of connecting with others.
In Two Rode Together, a sceptical father and an old army buddy team up to negotiate with a Comanche Indian chief and rescue settlers taken captive. They face suspicion, danger, and a treacherous journey through the wild West.
The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is a stop-motion animated adventure comedy film about a car race. It follows the story of a group of constructors who build a car to win the race, but face challenges such as cheating, sabotage, and competition from a rich man and an oil company. Along the way, they befriend a pessimist chauffeur, a sheik, and a bird. The film showcases the small community and the various obstacles they overcome to achieve their goal.
A Stroke of Luck follows the story of a small town filled with gossip and secrets, where a lottery win triggers a series of unexpected events. Infidelity, politics, and love affairs come to the forefront as the idyllic village life is disrupted. The movie explores themes of suspicion, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg must protect a woman and her unborn child from a ruthless biker gang. With the help of a bounty hunter, they face off against the gang and fight to survive in a dangerous and violent world.
Todo es mentira is a 1994 movie that explores the intricacies of relationships in Madrid, Spain. Focusing on a couple navigating through ups and downs, the movie delves into the complexities of love, friendship, and the expectations society imposes. With a touch of humor and a hint of pessimism, Todo es mentira offers an insightful portrayal of the challenges faced by couples in their quest for happiness.
Follow the life of a single and perpetually pessimistic man as he navigates through various misadventures.
A man becomes a caretaker in a Parisian condo and forms an unlikely friendship with his neighbor, leading to unexpected adventures and personal growth.
Carlos and his girlfriend Carmen are a happy and fun couple; however, his friend León and his girlfriend Luisa are quite the opposite; so Carlos recommends León to visit the mysterious Kamus —an artist, a drunkard, a philosopher—, in the hope that he can free him from his depressing and contagious existential pessimism…
In Highland Park, it's Agnes Fisher and Harold Hope's wedding day. Mishaps almost keep them from getting hitched: he goes to the wrong church, then, one of the guests, Professor McGlumm, convinces him that the bride only wants him to collect his life insurance. Finally they marry and her family moves in with them. Harold is now convinced that he'll be poisoned at dinner. When further mishaps give him stomach problems, McGlumm rushes him toward the hospital. On the trip, all is revealed.
Spivak is a comedy movie about a pessimistic writer who finds love and is forced to confront his comfort zone. When his cheating fiancee leaves him, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and explores an open relationship and one-night stands. Along the way, he discovers the joys of golf and learns to embrace optimism.
A staged cinematic parable, it presents in symbolic images a painful diagnosis of Poles' sense of identity in the 1970s.
An American meteorologist attempts to rescue an injured Soviet airman. A killer storm soon maroons them both and the unlikely duo must learn to overcome their differences in order to survive the real life terrors of the Arctic.
Urgences is a documentary that delves into the lives of patients and staff in a psychiatric unit in Paris during the 1980s. It explores themes of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, and the daily routines and challenges faced by those dealing with mental health issues. The film also touches on topics such as homosexuality, alcoholism, and the difficulties of motherhood.
Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen is a comedy-drama about a shopkeeper in a small town who is struggling to make ends meet. He is known for his pessimistic attitude and has an inferiority complex. However, when a con artist promises to bring rain to the village, he becomes determined to make it happen. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of self-discovery and family relationships.