Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
The Chosen is a drama TV show based on biblical stories, particularly focusing on the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. It explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of faith. Set in 1st-century Palestine during the Roman Empire, the show delves into the historical and cultural context of the time. Through its compelling narrative, The Chosen offers a fresh perspective on well-known biblical events and characters.
Supernatural exorcist John Constantine helps detective Angela Dodson prove her sister's death was not a suicide, uncovering a plot involving demons, angels, and a supernatural power struggle for the fate of humanity.
In the small town of Norway, a teenage boy named Magne discovers that he is the reincarnation of the Norse god Thor. With the help of his friends, he must embrace his powers and save the world from an impending catastrophe.
In The Collector, a debt collector on Vancouver Island makes a deal with the devil for immortality. As he carries out his job, he encounters various characters with dark pasts and struggles with the implications of his eternal life.
After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.
Bound by Honor follows the lives of three Mexican-American friends in East Los Angeles as they navigate the dangerous world of gangs, crime, and prison. Loyalties are tested, friendships are pushed to the limit, and the characters are forced to make difficult choices to survive.
Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks in the town of Twin Peaks' neighboring town. FBI agents investigate Teresa's murder and uncover clues leading to a dead end. Laura's life is filled with drugs, sexual abuse, and disturbing events. As she spirals deeper into darkness, she discovers her father's dark dual personality as the killer known as BOB. Ultimately, Laura meets a tragic fate in the woods as she succumbs to the evil within her.
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) is a movie that features a collection of deleted scenes and alternate takes from the TV series Twin Peaks. Set in the 1980s in a small town in Washington state, the story revolves around a murder investigation by an FBI agent. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets, interdimensional travel, doppelgangers, demonic entities, and surrealism come to the surface. The movie delves into the mysteries of the town and its inhabitants, exploring themes of violence, rape, incest, and the supernatural.
Haibane Renmei follows the story of a group of angelic beings known as Haibane who live in a town called Glie. These Haibane are born from cocoons with no memory of their past lives and are given halos and wings. They are restricted to living within the town and have various rules they must abide by. The main character, Rakka, awakens from her cocoon and is taken in by a group of established Haibane. As Rakka adjusts to her new life, she tries to find answers about her purpose and the truth behind her existence.
Televangelist Bobby Paradise "saw God" in some space debris when he was returning to Earth as an astronaut. Or at least he was convinced he did by his wife, a Cape Canaveral groupie at the time Bobby was with NASA. Now they have built up an extensive TV empire. When their proposal to merge with a somewhat tarnished mogul is investigated by the government, skeletons in the Paradise closet come to light and the family either rallies behind or disparages the enterprise.
Wit is a thought-provoking drama that explores the journey of a renowned professor as she confronts ovarian cancer and undergoes intense medical treatment. Facing her mortality, she begins to question the meaning of life, the role of literature, and the nature of human existence.
The Phantom Carriage follows the story of a drunkard named David Holm who dies on New Year's Eve and is visited by the ghostly carriage of Death, which takes him on a journey through his past sins. Through a series of flashbacks, we see David's abusive behavior towards his wife and the Salvation Army's efforts to reform him. Ultimately, David is given a chance at redemption and must confront his past actions before it's too late.
After her sister leaves home, Tari fights to protect her mother from her father's abuse and joins a support group where she meets a new lifelong friend.
A corrupt police lieutenant in New York City spirals into self-destructive behavior as he investigates a brutal rape. With his drug addiction, gambling debt, and emotional breakdowns, he struggles to find redemption in a city filled with corruption and violence.
Nazarin is a Catholic priest in Mexico who devotes himself to helping the poor and needy. Despite facing hatred and persecution, he continues his work with devotion and belief in miracles. However, his belief in God is tested when he is betrayed and incarcerated. Throughout his journey, Nazarin encounters various characters including a street prostitute, an epileptic follower, and a little man. His faith and determination to help others are put to the ultimate test.
The Master and Margarita is a TV show adaptation of the famous novel by Mikhail Bulgakov. It tells the story of a mysterious man who wreaks havoc in Moscow with his magic and miracles. Set in 1930s Soviet Union, the show explores themes of good versus evil, temptation, and sacrifice.
Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.
Chamatkar is a movie about a schoolteacher who is wrongfully accused of theft and sent to prison. However, with the help of a ghost, he is able to prove his innocence and achieve redemption. Along the way, he encounters gangsters, henchmen, and even finds love. The movie explores themes of salvation, betrayal, and the power of belief.