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Drama

Illegal (2011)

Tania, a Russian teacher, faces a harrowing ordeal when she and her teenage son Ivan are separated by Belgian authorities. She is plunged into a series of harsh detention centers, battling a corrupt system in a desperate fight to regain her freedom and reunite with her child. Her quest for survival becomes a profound struggle to reclaim her dignity amidst challenging circumstances.

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Family

The Last Blossom (2011)

Middle‑aged housewife Kim In‑Hee supports a family under strain: her mother‑in‑law suffers Alzheimer’s, her physician husband is exhausted and detached, and her children have drifted away. Having devoted herself to her roles as daughter‑in‑law, wife and mother, she is shocked to learn she has terminal cancer. Accepting her fate, Kim prepares a poignant and beautiful farewell for her loved ones.

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Drama

Tatanka (2011)

Clemente Russo portrays himself in the story of a promising boxer who grew up in the Neapolitan mob heartland.

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Drama

17 Miracles (2011)

Levi Savage (Jasen Wade) joins the Willie Handcart Company, fearing that departing late in the season will bring famine and death. As the pioneers trek across the plains, each tragedy is offset by unexpected miracles. Based on true 19th‑century events and directed by T.C. Christensen, the film portrays the endurance and faith of the Mormon pioneers.

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Drama

Reversion (2011)

Eva finds herself in a fractured reality where her actions continuously reshape a tragic love affair with Marcus. Set against the backdrop of a desolate, sun-drenched Los Angeles, she struggles to change the inevitable outcome of their relationship. This poignant drama explores themes of free will, destiny, and the delicate balance between life and death as she confronts the consequences of her choices.

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Romance

Rathinirvedam (2011)

Young Pappu becomes infatuated with Rathi, an older woman, and their secret affection deepens. When Rathi is suddenly bitten by a snake, Pappu struggles with his feelings and the fear of exposing their hidden relationship, leaving him unable to seek help.

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Drama

My Little Princess (2011)

Violetta, a ten‑year‑old who lives quietly with her grandmother, shares an uneasy bond with her mother Hannah, a free‑spirited photographer who depends on the kindness of strangers. When Hannah compels Violetta to model, the photographs ignite the 1970s Paris art world, thrusting the girl into sudden fame and forcing her to navigate the clash between her new role as a muse and the simple childhood she once knew.

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Comedy

Red Dog (2011)

A wandering kelpie known as Red Dog roams the remote Australian outback, touching the lives of a varied group of townspeople. He becomes a local legend, trekking from Dampier to Broome, and his loyal search for his missing owner brings the community together, illustrating the power of friendship and the spirit of the land, as his adventures capture the hearts of miners, drovers and shopkeepers alike.

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