After her father’s death, Alyson, her partner Richard and their baby return to her childhood home. Following a few shocking supernatural events, Alyson discovers that she and her family have been living with a terrible curse, unleashed in the past by a bride killed by Alyson’s grandfather. Soon after Alyson’s child disappears and she has no choice but to embark on a frightening journey into the underworld, to free herself from the bride’s curse and to look for her daughter.
In 1850s New Zealand, a mute woman and her daughter arrive for an arranged marriage. The woman is soon caught in a love triangle with her new husband and a local worker on the plantation. The story explores themes of desire, isolation, and cultural clash.
Something New is a romantic comedy about a career-focused woman named Kenya McQueen who starts a relationship with her landscaper Brian Kelly. Despite their differences and the racial tension surrounding their relationship, they find themselves falling in love.
Certified Copy tells the story of a man and a woman, played by William Shimell and Juliette Binoche, who meet in a small Italian village. The man is an art expert who has written a book about copies, and the woman is a French gallery owner. They spend a day together, pretending to be a long-married couple, visiting a local antique shop, a water fountain, and a cafe. Throughout their conversations, they discuss their own troubled relationships, reflecting on the nature of love, authenticity, and art. As the story unfolds, it becomes unclear whether the two characters are actually strangers or if they have a deeper connection. The film explores themes of identity, truth, and the complexity of human relationships.
The Treasure of San Gennaro is a comedy/crime movie set in Naples, Italy. It follows the story of a gangster boss and an American who join forces to look for a hidden treasure. The plot is filled with comedic moments, car chases, and a touch of religious superstition. As they navigate through the city, they encounter various obstacles, including police, the Camorra, and even a fake nun. Along the way, they uncover the truth about the treasure and find themselves in hilarious situations.
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World tells the story of a young couple, Hiroshi and Ritsuko, who fall in love in 1986. However, their happiness is cut short when Ritsuko is diagnosed with leukemia. The movie explores their enduring love and the struggles they both face as they try to make the most of their time together.
The Art of Negative Thinking is a dark comedy about a group therapy for disabled people. A group of disabled individuals, including a man and a woman in wheelchairs, come together to discuss their problems and share their struggles. The group is led by a pessimistic therapist who believes in the power of negative thinking. As they navigate through their personal issues, including dysfunctional relationships, self-pity, and loneliness, they find solace and humor in their shared experiences.
While attending a wedding, a bakery owner and a real estate developer pretend to be a couple to impress their exes. Along the way, they discover that they have genuine feelings for each other.
The boyfriend of a young co-ed turns into a demented stalker after his sister's suicide.
A divorced woman (Michael Learned) moves to San Francisco from Omaha with her young son. She's trying to re-build her life after her divorce, she leaves her son with his grandmother. She joins the choir of a local church. She has some issues with the choirmaster (John Houseman) who tries to get the choir into shape before the Christmas concert. The choir overcome some personal setbacks as they all deal with personal issues. Zoe (Michael Learned) thinks of quitting the choir all together when push comes to shove.
Muzi, 22, comes home to Hangzhou for Chinese New Year, where she plays her roles as a daughter, a half-sister, and a girlfriend. Roaming in this city that feels so familiar yet distant, Muzi searches for a place where she belongs.
A silent comedy set in an actor's boardinghouse. Some plot points are seemingly inspired by the Barrymore dynasty.
The story of two totally contrasting figures who come together in the most hostile of circumstances, only to form an unlikely bond that will help them both find a way out of their respective troubles. It is a bittersweet comedy about growing up and rediscovering youth in parallel, united by the subconscious desire to seek out the missing elements in their lives.
A violin teacher from a working-class background embarks on a brave journey in search of true love. The absurd process gradually makes her realize that returning to her true self is the only shortcut to happiness.
Home for her birthday on the family farm, career-driven Sarah receives an unexpected call, revealing she landed her dream job and must leave for the city immediately. Anxiety builds, and the relationship with her beloved mom is tested when Sarah's forced to deal with their heartbreaking differences.
Wink is a heartwarming comedy about a businessman and a housewife who find themselves in hilarious situations while trying to navigate their relationship.
A formal 1861 portrait of a Chinese Mandarin and his wife is the starting point for this allegorical investigation of the fantasies spawned in the West about the East, particularly that which associates femininity with the mysterious Orient. ADYNATA presents a series of oppositions-male and female images, past and present sounds-which in and of themselves construct a minimal and fragmentary narrative, an open text of our imaginations, fears and fantasies.
Series 2, episode 8 of 'The Mishaps of Musty Suffer' series of one-reel comedies, where Harry Watson gets a make-over.
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