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Transplant
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Transplant (2024)

7.9
TV_14

Transplant is a TV show about a Syrian refugee who becomes a doctor and works in a hospital in Toronto, dealing with emergency room situations and forming relationships with colleagues and patients. The show explores themes of immigration, medical drama, and interracial relationships.

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Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
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Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In(2024)

7
tomato89%
R
125Minutes

In 1980s Hong Kong, troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun, a mainland refugee, struggles to survive in the Kowloon Walled City by joining underground fights. Betrayed by crime boss Mr. Big while trying to buy a fake ID, he steals drugs from him and seeks refuge in the Walled City, where he encounters Cyclone, a compassionate yet authoritative crime lord.

Asylum City
Tv Show

Asylum City (2019)

7.5

Based on the best-selling novel by the same name, "Asylum City" is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers; those looking to help them and those who take advantage of their plight. A young social activist is found dead and the main suspect is an asylum seeker from Africa who was seen leaving her apartment. Police Officer Anat Sitton leads the murder investigation, unravelling a complex world of corrupt politicians, organized crime and illegal arms deals, putting her in the center of a dangerous and parallel universe with its own codes and morals.

Betulot
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Betulot (2014)

7.8

Sirens is a thriller set in Eilat. It revolves around Shelley Toledano, 32, a policewoman with the Illegal Aliens unit, which is mostly devoted to documenting and following refugees from Africa who infiltrate the city through its border with Egypt. Shelley is rugged and outspoken, and used to the difficult sights that come with the job. But one day, when the body of the person closest to her is found, her life is turned upside down.

Pagan Peak
Tv Show

Pagan Peak (2023)

8
TV_MA

Pagan Peak is a crime drama series that follows two detectives as they investigate a series of ritual murders in the Austrian Alps. The detectives must navigate through the snowy landscape and uncover the dark secrets hidden within the tight-knit community. As the body count rises, they find themselves on a treacherous journey to catch the elusive killer.

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War of the Worlds
Movie

War of the Worlds(2005)

6.5
tomato76%
PG_13
117Minutes
Captain Marvel
Movie

Captain Marvel(2019)

6.8
tomato79%
PG_13
124Minutes

Carol Danvers, a warrior and member of Starforce, is haunted by recurring nightmares. When she is abducted and probed by Skrulls, she escapes to Earth and teams up with S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Nick Fury and Phil Coulson. As Carol uncovers her past, she learns about an experimental engine and the truth about her powers. With the help of her newfound allies and the Skrulls, Carol battles against the Kree Empire and saves Earth from destruction.

About 150,000 illegal entrants live in Tokyo. They are not recognised as refugees and live in poor conditions. To protect themselves, the illegals create a secret organisation. The organisation has a bank which Japanese Financial Services Agency is not involved with, a hospital that is not authorized by Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare and an illegals police force called "Dias Police." The only police officer in the organisation is Saki Kubozuka. His age and nationality is unknown. Saki Kubozuka does not speak much, but he has a warm heart and strong sense of justice. He takes care of the weak and tries to maintain public order.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Movie

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets(2017)

6.4
tomato47%
PG_13
137Minutes

A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. In the 28th century, the former International Space Station has become 'Alpha', a city where millions of creatures from different planets live peacefully and exchange knowledge and cultures. Valerian and Laureline, two police officers, are sent on a mission to retrieve a 'Mül converter', the last one in the universe. Along the way, they encounter political intrigue, alien abduction, and a hidden truth about the destruction of a peaceful civilization. As they uncover the secrets of Alpha, Valerian and Laureline must confront their own feelings and make sacrifices for the greater good.

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The Hunted
Movie

The Hunted(2024)

5.1
R
94Minutes

After their boat capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea, a group of refugees are rescued by rich Europeans who offer them shelter on an idyllic island. But the miracle soon becomes a nightmare when the saviors turn into ruthless manhunters.

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Tatami
Movie

Tatami(2023)

7.5
tomato83%
105Minutes

Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.

Blood Diamond
Movie

Blood Diamond(2006)

8
tomato64%
R
143Minutes
Tears of the Sun
Movie

Tears of the Sun(2003)

6.6
tomato34%
R
121Minutes

Discover a collection of captivating movies and TV shows that explore the theme of refugees. From touching dramas to gripping documentaries, these titles shine a light on the experiences, struggles, and resilience of displaced individuals seeking refuge and creating new lives. Explore stories of hope, resilience, and compassion through SimilarWatch.

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