Black River is a Japanese noir film set in post-war Japan. It revolves around a love triangle involving a yakuza, a prostitute, and a doctor. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of the lower class in post-war Japan. The plot takes an intriguing turn when the protagonist is run over by a truck and requires a blood transfusion. With its gritty depiction of life in Japan, Black River offers a captivating exploration of the social and romantic dynamics in a rapidly changing society.
In 12th-century Japan, a samurai becomes obsessed with a lady-in-waiting and murders her husband, leading to tragic consequences.
During the 1950s in Estonia, two sisters find themselves caught in the dark world of human trafficking. As they navigate the brutal reality and face unimaginable horrors, they must rely on their love for each other to survive.
Juha is a farmer who lives a simple life in the countryside with his wife. One day, a city woman named Marja comes to their village and Juha is tempted by her beauty and the excitement of the city. He begins an affair with Marja, leading to a triangle drama between the three characters. As Juha succumbs to the lure of the city, he faces regret and loss of innocence, ultimately realizing that the grass is not always greener.
In 17th-century Sweden, a 16-year-old girl is accused of witchcraft and must navigate a closed society filled with betrayal, obsession, and jealousy. As she stands trial for her life, she finds herself at the center of a twisted triangle drama involving a powerful priest and a lustful rapist. Will she be able to prove her innocence and escape the horrors of execution?
A story of Mike, just out of prison, and his buddies throwing a Christmas party under the most obscure circumstances is filled with juicy dialogue and plot twists that will definitely make your jaw drop – and have you chuckle for days after.
Anna Karenina, a wife of an aristocrat, falls in love with a count, leading to a devastating affair that shakes the foundations of her marriage and society around her. Set in 19th century Russia, the story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of societal expectations.
A farm boy leaves his sweetheart Eliina and moves to the city for a relationship with Laila, a summer guest at the farm.
Miss Oyu is a film set in post-war Japan, where a young widow falls in love with her sister's husband. The story explores the complexities of love, tradition, and sacrifice in a society bound by restrictive norms and traditions.
Nine Days of One Year is a drama film that follows a physicist as he navigates a love triangle, a fatal illness, and the effects of radiation. The film explores themes of marriage, health problems, and the consequences of scientific discovery.
Autumn Marathon is a 1979 comedy-drama film set in Soviet Russia. The film follows the story of a dysfunctional husband and wife, Boris and Zoya. Boris is an alcoholic and Zoya is an English translator. The film explores their marital problems, Boris' midlife crisis, and Zoya's affair with a coworker. Throughout the movie, themes of alcoholism, depression, and infidelity are examined. Autumn Marathon provides a humorous yet poignant portrayal of life in Soviet Russia.
In The Beginning, a young actress in Russia falls in love with her director, leading to a complicated love triangle. The film explores themes of unrequited love, extramarital affairs, and the challenges of being an amateur actress. Through long takes and a unique film-in-film concept, the movie captures the intensity and complexity of the characters' relationships.
One Hundred Days After Childhood follows the story of a teenage boy and girl as they navigate their first love and disappointment while attending a summer camp in Russia. The film explores themes of teenage romance, first crushes, and the complexities of relationships.
Uncle Vanya is a drama set in rural Tsarist Russia, focusing on the relationships and tensions within a family and the unrequited love that exists amongst them. The story explores themes of melancholy, disappointment, and the bitter realities of middle age.
Vaarala, a reserved romantic photographer, has an odd artistic vision of loneliness: he takes serial photos of an empty park bench in remote spaces of nature. When he meets and falls in love with the spirited, unruly Ansa, his ‘bench’ is suddenly filled. But in order to be with her he has to not only overcome his own frailties, but also the impending danger of Ansa’s volatile ex-con ex, and then Ansa herself, a woman prone to impulsiveness and impetuousness.
Days of Youth is a romantic comedy film that follows a college student who goes on a ski trip with his friends. During the trip, a love triangle ensues as the student becomes involved with two women, causing humorous and dramatic situations. The film explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of young love. As the story unfolds, the characters navigate through pranks, exams, and ski resort adventures while discovering their true feelings.
Eastern Finland in 18th century. Farmer Juha has raised an orphan girl Marja and married her. Karelian trader Shemeikka visits the farm and starts to make advances to young and beautiful Marja, tempting her to run away with him.
A story set in post-war Helsinki, where the last released prisoners of war arrive. They are accompanied by Captain Erkki Lahtinen, who returns to his home and back to his wife Jenni. However, during his four-year imprisonment, Erkki has been pronounced dead and Jenni has remarried to office manager Nevamaa.
Niskavuori's Aarne (Arne från Niskavuori) is a Finnish drama film from 1954. It is based on Hella Wuolijoki's play Niskavuori's Bread. In chronological order of the Niskavuori series, the film is the fourth. Aarne has married Ilona and left the house in Niskavuori, which he hosts, where his former wife Martta still lives, while the old mistress is holding the reins. Aarne and Ilona live in Helsinki, but Aarne has not been able to completely break away from Niskavuori, but keeps secretly in touch with the headmaster and gives instructions on the farm management.