Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.
In a nursing home, an elderly man reads a love story from his notebook to a woman with dementia. The story depicts the romance between Noah and Allie, who come from different social classes and face many obstacles. They are separated but ultimately find their way back to each other, only to be torn apart by Allie's dementia. In the end, they die peacefully in each other's arms.
A talented young bartender in New York City dreams of making it big. He forms a friendship with an older bartender who offers him advice and guidance. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of the nightlife scene, including job interviews, love affairs, and personal struggles.
In a desolate world, a guide called Stalker takes Writer and Professor on a dangerous journey through the Zone, a forbidden area outside of the city that holds a room capable of granting one's deepest wish. Along the way, they encounter traps, philosophical discussions, and personal revelations. As they reach the room, their desires clash, and they must confront their fears and motivations. Ultimately, they come to realize the true power of their innermost desires and the consequences of obtaining them.
A middle-aged college professor named Humbert Humbert becomes infatuated with a 14-year-old girl named Lolita. He marries her mother but after her death, he and Lolita enter into a sexual relationship and go on an odyssey across the United States. They eventually part ways and years later, Humbert seeks revenge on a man named Quilty who had abused Lolita.
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop is a charming animated movie that takes place in a small town. It follows the story of a young girl and boy who meet by chance and form a deep connection through their love for music and poetry. Together, they navigate through their insecurities and discover the power of friendship and perseverance.
After Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he becomes the President of South Africa and uses the national rugby team to unite the divided nation and win the Rugby World Cup, symbolizing overcoming apartheid.
A man, who is a recently deceased ghost, remains in his suburban house to comfort his grieving wife. However, he becomes unstuck in time and witnesses various moments of the past and future, ultimately confronting the meaning of existence and the inevitability of loss.
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, Fern, a woman in her sixties, loses her job at the US Gypsum plant. She decides to sell her belongings and live in a van, traveling through the American West. Along the way, she takes a seasonal job at an Amazon fulfillment center and attends a desert gathering organized by Bob Wells, where she learns survival skills. Fern also builds friendships with fellow nomads, including a woman named Swankie who is battling cancer. She later works as a camp host, cares for a sick nomad named David, and reunites with her sister. Despite these connections, Fern remains committed to her nomadic lifestyle, always seeking new experiences. At the end, she returns to Empire, the town she once called home, before continuing her journey.
In Solaris, a psychologist is sent to investigate strange occurrences on a space station orbiting a distant planet. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he is confronted with his own past and the limits of human understanding.
Bull Durham is a romantic comedy about a love triangle involving a seasoned baseball player, a rookie pitcher, and an older woman. The story takes place in the world of minor league baseball in Durham, North Carolina. Jealousy, age difference, and the pursuit of dreams are explored as the characters navigate their relationships both on and off the field.
Act of Valor is a movie about a group of highly skilled Navy SEALs who must embark on a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA agent and stop a terrorist plot. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including enemy forces and personal sacrifices. The movie explores themes of valor, heroism, and the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the military.
Based on a true story, 'The Iceman' follows the life of Richard Kuklinski, a contract killer with a double life as a devoted family man. He becomes one of the most notorious and prolific killers in history, working for different crime syndicates while managing to keep his true identity a secret from his wife and children. As he navigates his violent career, he faces challenges, conflicts, and the constant fear of being discovered.
On the Road is a movie about a young writer named Sal Paradise and his friends as they embark on a road trip across the country. Along the way, they encounter various experiences and challenges that shape their lives and friendships.
A troubled teen turns his life around with the help of a classmate. Years later, their reunion sparks old feelings, but uncertainty clouds their story.
Mersal is a story of a magician, doctor, and wrestler who seeks revenge against corruption. The doctor gets involved in a truck accident which leads to an interview that uncovers a medical scandal. He becomes a vigilante, fighting against injustice and taking matters into his own hands. Along the way, he encounters threats, kidnappings, and even imprisonment. With his magic tricks and fighting skills, he tries to bring justice to the village and avenge his brother's death.
Evelyn, a shelter owner, seeks to parent a teenager while her son Ziggy tries to win the heart of a girl. As Ziggy becomes a popular online musician, Evelyn forms a bond with a mother and son seeking refuge. When You Finish Saving the World explores the struggle to connect across generations and the pursuit of love and connection.
Eden is a movie about a young man named Paul who explores the French electronic music scene in the 1990s and 2000s. It follows his struggles with drug abuse, his relationships, and his pursuit of his passion for music. The movie captures the essence of the youth culture and the challenges Paul faces as he tries to find his place in the rave culture and the music industry.