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Autumn in My Heart
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Autumn in My Heart (2000)

7.9

Autumn in My Heart (2000) is a tearjerker melodrama that tells the story of two individuals who were switched at birth and grow up in different families. They fall in love but face numerous obstacles, including terminal diseases, tragic love, and societal constraints. The series explores themes of unrequited love, rags-to-riches stories, and the impact of family relationships. With a time-skip and the death of a major character, the story takes a dramatic turn, testing the characters' strength and resilience. This Korean drama, also known as KDrama, provides a captivating narrative with deep character development and a touching romance.

Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
Movie

Let Me Eat Your Pancreas(2017)

7.1
115Minutes

Let Me Eat Your Pancreas follows the story of a high school student who discovers the diary of a classmate with a terminal illness. As they spend time together, they form a deep bond and learn valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship.

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A Message from Holly
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A Message from Holly(1992)

6
91Minutes

Kate is a high-powered, workaholic executive who discreetly takes time off from her work to live with her artist friend Holly, who reveals she has terminal cancer which leaves her with only six months left to live. Over the course of those months, things get tense after Kate accepts custody of Holly's daughter.

4L
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4L(2019)

5.9
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105Minutes
You Shine in the Moonlight
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You Shine in the Moonlight(2019)

6.1
101Minutes

Takuya Okada (Takumi Kitamura) is a high school student. He visits his classmate Mamizu Watarase (Mei Nagano) in the hospital. Mamizu Watarase suffers from the mysterious ailment “Luminescence disease.” People who have the disease show a faint sparkle under the moonlight and the sparkle gets brighter as their death gets closer. Mamizu Watarase is not allowed out of the hospital and she will not live long enough to become an adult. Takuya Okada offers to help her carry out her wishes before she passes away. He also tells her how he feels about her, but Mamizu Watarase’s death is approaching. --asianwiki

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Three and Out
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Three and Out(2008)

6.2
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110Minutes

Three and Out is a comedy drama film about a London Underground tube driver who forms an unlikely friendship with a down-and-out Irishman. The tube driver gets involved in a plan to jump in front of his train, known as a three and out, in exchange for a large sum of money. As their friendship grows, they both learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of seizing the day. With a mixture of humor and drama, Three and Out explores themes of redemption, second chances, and the complexities of human relationships.

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The Good Death
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The Good Death(2018)

7.9
83Minutes

The Good Death is a 2018 documentary that explores the complex and controversial topic of euthanasia. It presents various viewpoints and personal stories of individuals who advocate for the right to choose a dignified death. The film raises important ethical and legal questions surrounding end-of-life decisions and challenges societal taboos. Through interviews, expert opinions, and intimate narratives, it dives into the emotional and moral complexities surrounding the debate over euthanasia.

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Beef Cattle
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Beef Cattle(1979)

5.4
95Minutes

Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?

My Rainy Days
Movie

My Rainy Days(2009)

6.8
119Minutes
Red Herring
Movie

Red Herring(2023)

8.1
94Minutes

Faced with a terminal diagnosis, a filmmaker enlists his family on an intimate and darkly humorous journey to help them come to terms with his illness.

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Stoma
Movie

Stoma(2020)

6
99Minutes

The film follows an emotionally harrowing journey endured by young gay photographer Alex, after he is diagnosed with peritoneal cancer. Abandoned by his brother and his on-again, off-again lover, Alex is forced to face his mortality and the loss of his sexual identity through sheer resilience. A devastating, but ultimately hopeful story of survival and resolve.

DirectorsKit Hung
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Greatest Gift of Life
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Greatest Gift of Life(2021)

7.1
90Minutes

Ryosuke lives in a small house in Toshima, Tokyo. Since his wife died, he has adjusted to living alone. He used to teach at a university and he now works as a translator. Meanwhile, Ryosuke has one child, Yuriko. She is married to Shigeyuki, who works as a teacher. Yuriko and Shigeyuki live in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture. One day, Yuriko visits her father Ryosuke without advance notice. Ryosuke is surprised by her sudden visit. Yuriko doesn't give any reason for the visit. Ryosuke only learns that Yuriko isn't sure how long she will stay. They haven't talked as father and daughter in a long time. They begin to live together in a nervous, but warm atmosphere.

terminal disease

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the heart-wrenching theme of terminal diseases. Dive deep into the emotional journeys of characters battling life-threatening illnesses and witness their resilience, love, and hope in the face of adversity. Explore the power of storytelling that sheds light on the fragility and preciousness of life.

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