Movies and TvShows featuring "south-asian" theme.
In the realm of Kumandra, evil spirits called the Druun threaten to destroy everything. Raya, a skilled warrior, sets out to find the last dragon and use its power to defeat the Druun. Along her journey, Raya must navigate the divided tribes of Kumandra and learn to trust others in order to save her world.
Twelve-year-old mathematics genius Prem discovers his recently deceased father was a famous rapper and immediately sets out to learn more about his father’s life and passions. Empowered by imaginative hip-hop music-fueled fantasies, Prem is determined to find out if hip-hop truly is in his DNA.
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is sent by his mother on a ramshackle odyssey around his parents' homeland of Sri Lanka in an attempt to connect him with his roots.
Girl 6 is a comedy-drama film about a woman who turns to phone sex to make a living. As she delves into this new world, she discovers new aspects of her sexuality and grapples with her identity. Set in New York City, the film explores themes of self-expression, relationships, and the search for personal fulfillment. Through her experiences as a sex worker, the protagonist navigates various relationships with close-ups on her own desires and fantasies.
A comedy-adventure short film about three friends who decide to embark on the most impossible adventure in Melbourne...to find the best dumplings.
Miss India America is a comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young Indian-American woman named Lily who enters a beauty pageant to win back her ex-boyfriend. With the help of her best friend, she trains and prepares for the competition, facing challenges and embracing her roots along the way. Set in California, the movie explores themes of identity, cultural expectations, and beauty standards.
In 'Evil Eye,' a mother becomes convinced that her daughter's new boyfriend is the reincarnation of a man who tried to kill her in the past. As she delves deeper into her suspicions, she discovers a dark secret that threatens her family's safety.
The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.
It follows a queer South Asian nightclub performer living a double life, and a young, single father who works as a mechanic. When they meet, a search for identity is sparked.
Walkaway is a comedy-drama movie that takes place in New York. It delves into the themes of love, tradition, and cultural clashes through the lives of its characters. The plot revolves around the concept of dowry and how it affects relationships and friendships. It showcases the hopes and losses of individuals as they navigate the complexities of Indian culture in an American setting. The movie also explores themes of lust, Indian-American identity, and the charm of Bollywood. Through its engaging storyline and relatable characters, Walkaway provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by South Asians in New York City.
Monster is a powerful movie that delves into the gritty world of gang violence in Surrey, Canada. It follows the story of a young Punjabi boy who is caught between the allure of gang life and the desire for a better future. As he navigates through the challenges of growing up in a violent environment, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that will ultimately shape his fate.
In post-World War I France, a military officer searches for the identity of an unknown soldier who died during the war. Along the way, he encounters two women who become entangled in a love triangle. As he unravels the mystery, he navigates the post-war landscape and confronts the aftermath of the war.
Summer of 1999. Aspiring filmmaker Nik's search for love intertwines with a fantasy western he's writing, and Sapna, a visitor from India. As they navigate love, identity, and their pasts, they find the courage to embrace their future.
Using Varsha Panikar's poetry series by the same name, it follows the journey of a poet as they rediscover love, passion, and identity after encountering their muse.
After failing to make it big as a rock band, four Indian Americans in 1960s San Francisco attempt one last rebrand to ride the hippie wave and finally get their big break.
Ronnie California, an Indian immigrant who operates an illegal gambling ring out of the back of his failing saree shop, must face the music when the community exposes his shady dealings.
In the wake of their Amma's deteriorating health, estranged brothers Rajesh and Shiva reunite, only to clash over BREATHE, an app offering to erase painful memories from their brains. Rajesh, a realist, and Shiva, a BREATHE addict, grapple with divergent approaches to coping. Against the backdrop of a society seduced by memory erasure, their battle becomes a poignant exploration of family, culture, technology, and the human spirit's resilience.
Radhesh, a high school student in Sydney’s affluent Bondi, betrays close relationships and his own self worth in order to claw his way up the social ladder.
After unexpectedly losing her hearing, a young Indian singer discovers a new sense of self through experiencing music in a transformative way.
“After So Long // बरसों बाद” is a visual poetry set in Mumbai (India) and voiced by Simha and their parents to symbolise their connection with each other; a walkabout through time and memories. Directed by Varsha Panikar, the film takes inspiration from vintage-home-movie culture to create a contemplative and nostalgic vignette of an artist’s spiritual journey out of the darkness and into the light.