Spice and Wolf follows the story of a merchant named Kraft Lawrence who encounters a wolf goddess named Holo. Together, they embark on a journey filled with medieval economics, romance, and supernatural elements.
Follow the Ingalls family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. With themes of family, love, and resilience, this iconic TV show captures the essence of life on the prairie.
The Lovely Bones tells the story of Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who is raped and murdered by her neighbor. From the afterlife, Susie watches over her family as they navigate their grief and search for her killer. As the years pass, Susie's family begins to heal and find closure, while Susie herself learns to let go and move on.
In 'Prime Cut,' a mob enforcer, played by Gene Hackman, is sent to a small community to collect a debt. However, he discovers a corrupt meat-processing factory involved in white slavery. Seeking revenge, he teams up with an old flame and battles the Irish-American gangsters involved.
In the Italian countryside, a group of friends playfully explore an abandoned building where they stumble upon a deep hole. One of the boys, Michele, discovers a kidnapped child trapped in the hole and becomes torn between helping him and the potential dangers that come with it. As he investigates further, Michele uncovers a terrifying secret that puts his own life and the lives of those around him at risk.
In a small rural town in the 1950s, a young boy named Seth becomes obsessed with the idea that his widowed mother is a vampire. As he navigates the dark and disturbing world around him, Seth's obsession spirals out of control, leading to tragic consequences.
Fireflies in the Garden follows a college professor who returns home for a family reunion after the death of his mother. As he reunites with his estranged father, dark secrets and conflicts within the family come to light, including infidelity and abusive behavior. The protagonist must confront his own feelings of guilt and confusion as he navigates the complex dynamics of his family.
Don Camillo, the fiery Italian priest, travels to Moscow where he gets involved in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and antics. From drinking contests to fishing contests, Don Camillo creates confusion and chaos among the Russians. With themes of communism and religion, this comedy is a must-watch.
City Girl follows the story of a young woman who moves from the city to the countryside after getting married. She faces a marital crisis as she tries to adapt to her new environment and deals with conflicts between her father-in-law and husband. The film explores themes of love, family, and the contrast between city and country life.
Was have Vasily and Vasilisa seven children. They lived together, the village respected the working family. But one day something happened to the owner: washed down the man and raised his hand to the faithful wife. And then Vasilisa evicted her husband in the barn. It was just before the war.…
When a married couple's tranquil life in a rural village is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of the husband's troubled brother, long-buried secrets and complex family dynamics come to the surface, testing the couple's relationship and forcing them to confront their own demons.
Romulus, My Father tells the story of an immigrant family in Victoria, Australia in the 1960s. It explores themes of mental health, family dynamics, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging in a new country. The film is based on the memoir by Raimond Gaita, and focuses on the relationship between Romulus, a hardworking metal worker, and his son, Raimond. They face numerous hardships, including a family tragedy, a strained relationship with Raimond's mother, and the challenges of living in a foreign land. Through it all, Romulus does his best to provide for his family and create a better life for his son.
This thriller investigates the mysterious assassination of a gay pastor in rural South Africa. Without witnesses or explanations, the crime appears to the police and others as a jigsaw puzzle without enough pieces. The police then suspect and arrest people based on the usual prejudices, black and coloured people who plant marijuana in this case. Meanwhile, the true assassin not only goes his way unpunished from the very beginning, but becomes one of the rural town's most respected citizens. The sheriff at one point does begin having certain suspicions, and from there on the bulk of the plot is played out. The location is a very arid part of South Africa, so with so much desert rock, there are bound to be quarries. Some may reveal important secrets.
Tom and Joe have been together for years. And to some extent, have been together alone. You Are My Sunshine charts their humble beginnings in a world only just waking up to homosexuality, to present day, and a world facing their elder selves. As present day brings further conflict as well as the potential change in the air, Tom and Joe's story will be shown from its first monumental day all the way to its loving last.
From Your Window to Mine is a multi-storyline drama set in Zaragoza, Spain. The movie follows various characters and their interconnected lives, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. The story revolves around a postman who delivers letters to different people, each letter unraveling a new story. From a woman battling breast cancer to a political prisoner fighting for justice, the characters' lives intersect in unexpected ways. Through these stories, the movie explores the human condition and the universal desire for connection and understanding.
In the 30s, a small village in the Provence is losing its inhabitants because young people prefer to go to the city to find easy jobs and escape from being farmers living in relative poverty. Only a few old people and the poacher Panturle remain. Panturle dreams of bringing the village back to life, finding a wife, founding a family and work as a farmer. One day, the village is visited by a traveling knife-grinder, Urbain Gedemus and a young woman, Arsule. Gedemus treats Arsule like a slave, but Arsule accept this because she has nowhere to go and -we guess- her 'work' with Gedemus is the last thing that saves her from being a prostitute. When she meets Panturle and knows about his dreams, she escapes from Gedemus and decides to stay with him. Together, they start a new life, made of hard farming work but mostly of happiness to have each other - fulfilling the earlier dreams of Panturle. Can anything break the happiness of their new life?
In a small town, a doctor takes on the responsibility of treating patients and facing the difficulties that arise. He must navigate family relationships, help a neighbor in need, and confront the outbreak of a deadly disease. With the support of a dedicated maid, he fulfills his duty despite the constant threat of death.
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of Mark Carleton, a worker for the USDA who travels across the world trying to find wheat that farmers can grow despite various disasters.
Gabbeh is a fable-like movie about the life of a young woman in a nomadic community. The story revolves around her courtship, marriage, and the unhappiness she experiences in her married life. The movie explores themes of tradition, yearning, and the search for happiness.
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.