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Dark Glasses
Movie

Dark Glasses(2022)

5.1
tomato52%
86Minutes

Diana, a young blind woman, joins forces with a Chinese boy named Chin to hunt down a serial killer in Rome. After losing her sight in a car accident, Diana finds herself targeted by the killer known as 'The Cellist.' With the help of the Blind Society and the police, Diana must navigate her new life in darkness while trying to stay one step ahead of the relentless murderer. Alongside Chin, she embarks on a thrilling cat and mouse game to escape the clutches of the killer.

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The Song of Tentomushi
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The Song of Tentomushi (1976)

7.9

There are seven young brothers and sisters who grow up peacefully supported by the love and care of their parents. As a token of gratitude, the children present a trip to the couple on their wedding anniversary. This heartfelt deed, however, causes a terrible misfortune as their parents are killed while on their travels. Though it is certainly a shocking tragedy to the youngsters, they cannot be left in sorrow for a long time. Rather they have to make efforts to stand on their own feet in a body without depending on anybody else. So, their strenuous and daring living starts anew helping one another with brotherly affection, and their sincere attitude and lively activities gradually win admiration and encouragement from people of the community.

Asura
Movie

Asura(2012)

6.6
76Minutes

Asura is a gripping tale of survival and resilience as a young orphan boy named Asura navigates through a famine-stricken village in 15th-century Japan. With his only companion being a starving animal, Asura must learn to fend for himself and overcome the brutal realities of hunger, violence, and cannibalism. As his journey unfolds, Asura's rage and anger grow, leading him down a path of revenge and ultimately shaping his destiny.

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Red Beard
Movie

Red Beard(1965)

8.3
tomato73%
NR
185Minutes

In Red Beard, a young doctor is sent to a remote clinic in a small town, where he learns about poverty, illness, and the importance of taking care of others. He becomes deeply involved in the lives of his patients, including a traumatized girl and a woman with syphilis. Through his experiences, he discovers the true meaning of being a doctor and the power of compassion.

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Season of Love
Movie

Season of Love(2019)

6.6
105Minutes

Season of Love follows the lives of three queer women navigating their way through one Christmas season. They work as department store employees and deal with noisy neighbors, canceled weddings, stage fright, and the busker who will remind them of what they shouldn't forget to be thankful for.

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Bringing Up Bobby
Movie

Bringing Up Bobby(2011)

5
tomato17%
PG_13
95Minutes

A con artist and her son, Bobby, leave Oklahoma behind in pursuit of a better life in Europe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that force them to confront their troubled pasts.

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Furlough
Movie

Furlough(2018)

5.5
tomato20%
R
84Minutes

In Furlough, a rookie cop is assigned the task of driving her aging mother to see her sister, who is on furlough from prison. On their road trip, they navigate through various challenges and bonding moments, exploring themes of family, responsibility, and caretaking.

Moon, 66 Questions
Movie

Moon, 66 Questions(2021)

6.3
tomato97%
108Minutes
Starfish
Movie

Starfish(2016)

6.6
tomato76%
95Minutes

Starfish is a biographical drama based on a true story about a man who becomes disabled due to medical malpractice and his journey of rehabilitation, compassion, and true love. The film explores the challenges he faces, including dealing with his disfigurement, taking care of his pregnant wife and young daughter, and finding hope in the midst of despair.

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Subway Serial Rape
Movie

Subway Serial Rape(1985)

5.9
62Minutes

A man with a briefcase is being pursued by a small yakuza gang. After abandoning his vehicle, the man boards a train where he and the other passengers watch a woman being assaulted by three thugs. Intimidated, the commuters do nothing to help. Later, the victim reports the incident to the police and a witness finally comes forward. When the man hears about rape on the news he takes steps to protect his identity and begins to track the victim.

The Last Best Year
Movie

The Last Best Year(1990)

6.3
PG
96Minutes

Jane (Bernadette Peters) has a dizzy spell while at home. As her condition does not improve, she consults a doctor who finds that she is very ill and that she has no family to help her through this very trying time. He enlists the help of a therapist (Mary Tyler Moore) who is very hesitant to become involved in this case due to the loss she suffered as a young child. As her condition deteriorates, Jane learns how to come to terms with her past as does her therapist.

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What Will Happen to My Child?
Movie

What Will Happen to My Child?(2022)

7.4
58Minutes

Aging parents of disabled adults, they worry about their child's life after their disappearance. A moving insight into the daily life of a family home in the Vendée region, which offers them the prospect of a peaceful future.

Star Appeal
Movie

Star Appeal(2004)

3.7
86Minutes

Chinese filmmaker Cui Zi’en directs this gay-themed sci-fi drama about Xiao Bo, a bisexual man who discovers a stranger by the roadside, naked and claiming to be from Mars.

Ablution
Movie

Ablution(2017)

9
15Minutes

Ablution is a drama that follows the story of a young man in a wheelchair who faces personal and religious conflicts. As a Muslim living in a society that is not always accepting, he struggles with his identity, family conflicts, and the challenges of being in a wheelchair. The movie explores themes of acceptance, love, and finding one's own path amidst societal expectations.

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Leyla
Movie

Leyla(2017)

7.2
22Minutes

Lejla, a young woman from Sarajevo, takes care of her elderly father and feels stuck in her life. One day she meets Vedad and they fall in love. He offers her the chance of leaving with him, but she's unsure of what's best for her future.

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Hassan (A Film from Afghanistan)
Movie

Hassan (A Film from Afghanistan)(2018)

7
111Minutes

Hassan runs a nonprofit lotto company to treat poor youth with heart diseases. After losing his organization financially and also his mother, due to the political situation, Hassan is left with no choice but to leave the country and join his fiancé Tabasom, who has waited him for seven years in Canada. After feeling hopeless and struggling to adjust in the new country and culture, the young couple decides to follow their dreams and passion and return to their homeland and to re-establish the lotto company in order to help the children again.

taking care of someone 

Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the heartwarming theme of taking care of someone. Dive into stories that showcase the depths of compassion, selflessness, and the bonds that grow when we care for others in times of need. From nurturing relationships to heroic acts of caregiving, these films and series will leave you inspired and remind you of the power of love and support. Start exploring this collection of captivating narratives that celebrate the beauty of taking care of someone.

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