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Sumala
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Sumala(2024)

5.8
113Minutes

Unbeknownst to her husband Soedjiman, Sulastri made a pact with the devil so that she could have children. She gave birth to twins, Kumala, who survived, and Sumala, who died. Kumala grew up to be a kind child, but she was also physically and mentally disabled. She often received bad treatment from the people around her. One day, Sumala came from the world of the dead and made a reckoning with those who had hurt Kumala.

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Stolen
Movie

Stolen(2024)

5.7
tomato83%
105Minutes

A young woman struggles to defend her Sámi heritage in a world where xenophobia is on the rise, climate change is threatening reindeer herding, and young people choose suicide in the face of collective desperation.

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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

7.9
PG

Set in Gion, Kyoto, around a hanamachi district where geisha live and work. Kiyo Nozuki (Nana Mori) and her childhood friend Sumire Herai (Natsuki Deguchi) moved to Kyoto from Aomori to become maiko (an apprentice geisha). Kiyo Nozuki has yet to become a maiko due to her personality, which moves at her own pace, and a lack of talent. Instead, she makes meals for the girls at the Maiko House. Meanwhile Sumire Herai became a maiko and works under the name of Momohana. The two are the closest of friends and rely on each other.

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Kemah Terlarang: Kesurupan Massal
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Kemah Terlarang: Kesurupan Massal(2024)

7.4
110Minutes

Taken from a true story, a Scout camp in Jogja in 2016. Rini, a first-year student at SMA Pandega, participated in a camp in the Wana Alus forest to prove her strength and get closer to Miko, the head of the committee whom she secretly admired. Although initially prohibited by the village guardian, Mbah Sonto, permission was finally granted on the condition of not disturbing the sacred place. However, during the three days of the camp, inexplicable events occurred. On the night of the peak performance of the drama, Rini, who played the role of Roro Putri, suddenly became possessed by the spirit of the original Roro Putri and triggered a mass possession among the other participants. Chaos ensued, with many victims being injured and some in life-threatening situations. Miko, the troop leader, and Mbah Sonto fought hard to save the students. Can they overcome this supernatural terror and bring all the participants home safely?

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Ya Boy Kongming!
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Ya Boy Kongming! (2023)

7.7

General of the Three Kingdoms, Kongming had struggled his whole life, facing countless battles that made him into the accomplished strategist he was. So on his deathbed, he wished only to be reborn into a peaceful world and was sent straight to modern-day party-central, Tokyo! Can even a brilliant strategist like Kongming adapt to the wild beats and even wilder party people.

The Auntie from Chicago
Movie

The Auntie from Chicago(1957)

7.6
72Minutes

When an aunt from Chicago visits her niece in a liberal town, she brings traditional values and shakes things up. The town's liberal mindset clashes with the aunt's conservative views, leading to comedic situations and clashes. The aunt uses unconventional methods to solve problems and challenge the town's open-mindedness. Through humorous misunderstandings and cultural clashes, the movie explores themes of tradition, family, and acceptance.

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Korea No.1
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Korea No.1 (2022)

7.5
TV_PG

Yu Jae-seok, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung travel all over Korea to learn from the best traditional masters in a bid to become the No. 1 Apprentice.

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Merantau
Movie

Merantau(2009)

6.7
R
134Minutes

In Merantau, a young man named Yuda travels from his rural village to Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital. As he embarks on his journey, he gets involved in a dangerous world of human trafficking and drug violence. Yuda's martial arts skills become his only means of survival as he confronts powerful enemies and fights to protect himself and others.

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Paku Tanah Jawa
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Paku Tanah Jawa(2024)

5.4
100Minutes

Since childhood, Ningrum has had to face the negative views of local residents, because her mother, Handini, was always rumored to have had many men as a condition for marriage. The death of a close friend of Handini's made his family even more cornered by residents. Ningrum's life becomes increasingly uneasy after the man she secretly loves, Jalu, is trapped as Handini's new victim. Ningrum has to fight many supernatural terrors. Ningrum got a clue and asked for help from a Kyai who gave him a powerful spear that could be used to destroy black magic on the face of the earth.

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Cobalt Blue
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Cobalt Blue(2022)

6.5
112Minutes

In Cobalt Blue (2022), a traditional Marathi family is torn apart when a brother and sister both develop feelings for the same man. This unexpected turn of events challenges their values and forces them to confront the complexities of love, desire, and traditional expectations. Based on Sachin Kundalkar's novel, the movie explores the impact of forbidden relationships in a conservative society.

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Harry Styles: The Finishing Touch
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Harry Styles: The Finishing Touch(2023)

6.3
54Minutes

Hit after hit, pop-icon Harry Styles, once the centerpiece of the world's biggest boy bands has grown into someone who isn't afraid of self-expression, continuing to reject the traditional confines of masculinity.

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KKN, Curse of the Dancing Village
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KKN, Curse of the Dancing Village(2022)

5.9
130Minutes

Six students carrying out their KKN program in a remote village are warned about a forbidden gate that leads to a mysterious place related to a disturbing figure of a beautiful dancer. As they cross the boundary, they begin to experience strange occurrences and terrifying encounters with the unseen inhabitants of the village. Nur discovers a shocking violation of the village's rules, and they seek the help of a local shaman, but it may be too late as they are threatened with their inability to return safely from the dancer's village.

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Mumun
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Mumun(2022)

5.6
106Minutes

Mumun and Juned are lovers, but Juned feels terrible after losing Mumun in a horrible accident. The gravedigger, however, forgot to fulfill Mumun's burial procession properly, and now he has risen from the grave.

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How to Survive a Marriage?
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How to Survive a Marriage?(2024)

7.8
122Minutes

I'm Minar. This is the love story of me and Sahat (and... my mother-in-law). Exciting. Annoying. Excited. At the same time very challenging. Plus the background of a large Batak family which is full of drama and assumptions, my stories often end up being ridiculous and almost making me frustrated. Moreover, my mother-in-law and I have different beliefs about love and happiness, especially when it comes to Sahat, our favorite.

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Primbon
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Primbon(2023)

5.2
88Minutes

It starts with Rana and his best friend Janu who are climbing a mountain in bad weather. In the middle of a dense forest, they got separated and lost. Janu is lucky to be back home at last. But not with Rana. An extensive search was carried out. Rana not found. A week has passed. Rana's extended family decided to hold a tahlilan. Rana is considered unlikely to have survived and will surely die there. Dini can't accept that. As a mother, Dini doesn't want to just give up and still believes that her daughter Rana is still alive. Sure enough. After the tahlilan, Rana came home in the pouring rain.

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that epitomize the timeless charm of tradition. Immerse yourself in captivating stories that celebrate rich cultural heritage, traditional values, and the magic of bygone eras. From period dramas to heartwarming tales of family bonds, let SimilarWatch guide you on a journey through the nostalgic world of tradition.

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