A sexless married couple starts blackmailing adulterous couples for money.
Keisuke Yoshimaru is a screenwriter, but instead of working, he is responsible for all household chores. On the other hand, Keisuke's wife, Nami, is a popular novel writer under the name "Ririko Kōsaka". Nami is the breadwinner with outstanding fame and income. Keisuke is somehow satisfied with his current life, but, one day, the main writer of a prime-time drama suddenly drops out, and Keisuke was given the opportunity to write again. Although Keisuke starts writing with full of expectations, he begins to be swayed by various problems.
An insurance salesman named Michael MacCauley is caught up in a dangerous conspiracy on his daily train commute. He is approached by a mysterious woman named Joanna, who offers him a large sum of money if he helps find a person named Prynne on the train. As Michael follows the clues, he realizes that he is being targeted by powerful forces who will stop at nothing to protect their secret. In a race against time, Michael must uncover the truth and save his family before it's too late.
In The Sea of Trees, a man named Arthur Brennan travels to the Aokigahara Forest, also known as the Suicide Forest, in Japan with the intention of taking his own life. However, he encounters a lost Japanese man named Takumi Nakamura and they decide to help each other find their way out. As they navigate through the forest, they reflect on their lives, their regrets, and their desire for a fresh start. Through their journey, they discover the beauty and importance of life.
A security guard is charmed by a hot tenant he calls Ms. F. His sexual fantasy will take him to the extreme that will change his and his wife's lives forever.
A group of high school students with psychic abilities discover that their powers are part of a government experiment. As they navigate their daily lives, their abilities become stronger and they start to uncover a conspiracy that could change the world.
In the small fictional country of San Marcos, a bumbling New York products tester is chosen as the new president. The inept leader becomes the target of political activism and revolution, leading to hilarious and slapstick situations. Bananas is a satirical portrayal of political satire and absurd comedy.
Set in 16th-century Japan, Ugetsu tells the story of two men who leave their wives to pursue their respective dreams. One becomes a famous samurai, while the other becomes a successful potter. However, their desires soon lead them down a dark and tragic path, as they face the consequences of their choices. This black and white masterpiece explores themes of greed, ambition, and the devastating impact of war.
Ugly, Dirty and Bad (1976) is a dark comedy that tells the story of a large dysfunctional family living in poverty in Rome. The film explores themes of greed, promiscuity, and consumerism as the family members navigate their troubled relationships and the challenges of their daily lives.
A transgender woman named Marina faces discrimination and prejudice in Chile after the sudden death of her older lover, Orlando. As she mourns his loss, Marina also faces challenges from Orlando's family and society due to her transgender identity. She must navigate through a series of trials and tribulations while fighting for her rights and dignity.
A woman named Li Xuelian is determined to seek justice after her divorce is unjustly denied by the government. She embarks on a crusade against the system, leading her to encounter various obstacles and challenges. Along the way, she faces absurd situations and forms unexpected alliances in her pursuit of fairness and vindication.
How much do our personal search queries reveal about us? On August 4, 2006, the search queries of 650,000 AOL users accidentally ended up online. The Minimovie I Love Alaska by Lernert Engelberts and Sander Plug reveals the heartbreaking search history of user #711391…
A woman endures years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from her husband, but when she sets him on fire in self-defense, she must navigate the legal system to prove her innocence.
Weiner is a documentary that follows the political career and scandal of Anthony Weiner, a former congressman of New York City. The film explores his campaign for the mayor of New York City in 2013, which was plagued by the scandal of his sexting scandal and subsequent resignation from Congress.
Wedding Dress is a touching movie that revolves around a single mother, Go-eun, who is struggling to make ends meet. To ensure her daughter's happiness, she sacrifices her own dreams and works as a seamstress. When her daughter, So-ra, is chosen to be a flower girl in a wedding, Go-eun realizes that she cannot afford to buy So-ra a dress. Determined to make her daughter happy, Go-eun sets out on a desperate search for a wedding dress and embarks on a journey that will change their lives forever. This emotional story explores the themes of love, family, and sacrifice, showcasing the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter.
"A Couple" is a film about a long term relationship between a man and a woman. The man is Leo Tolstoy. The woman is his wife, Sophia. They were married for 36 years, had 13 children nine of whom survived. Each kept a diary. Although they lived together, in the same house, they wrote letters frequently to each other. Leo Tolstoy insisted that they read their diaries aloud to guests at dinner parties. The Tolstoy’s were also a dysfunctional couple, arguing frequently and being very unhappy with each other while occasionally enjoying passionate moments of reconciliation. The film is Sophia’s monologue about the joys and struggles of their life together, loosely drawn from their letters to each other and their diary entries.
A Long Goodbye (2019) tells the story of a Japanese woman living in America who must confront her husband's battle with Alzheimer's disease. As she navigates his declining health and her own struggles with identity and loss, she discovers the true meaning of family and the strength of her enduring love. This heartfelt film explores themes of memory, oblivion, and the bittersweet journey of saying goodbye.
After a man discovers his wife's infidelity, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving murder, blackmail, and a time bomb. As the story unfolds, the man's lust for revenge takes him to the edge of self-destruction, and he must navigate the treacherous path of lies and deceit to find redemption.
Italianamerican is a documentary that was shot in 1974 by Martin Scorsese. The film revolves around Scorsese's parents, Catherine and Charles, who share stories about their lives as Italian-Americans living in New York City. Through interviews and conversations, the film explores themes of love, marriage, family history, and the immigrant experience. The documentary also showcases Catherine's cooking skills and includes her recipes for traditional Italian dishes like spaghetti and meatballs.
Married couple Aiko Tsumari and Ayumu Muko live a happy and peaceful life. Aiko is bit naive, while Ayumu works as a not so popular novelist. One day, a letter arrives for Ayumu. Because of this letter, the couple become estranged...