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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Land (2021)

Following a devastating loss, Edee chooses to isolate herself from the world, finding refuge in the remote wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Living off the land, she unexpectedly encounters a skilled hunter whose presence challenges her solitary existence. Through their evolving relationship, Edee embarks on a path of healing, confronting her grief and rediscovering her inner strength.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Fear of Rain (2021)

A troubled teenager, Rain Burroughs, struggles with fractured perceptions and mounting paranoia. Haunted by disturbing visions and unsettling sounds emanating from her neighbor's attic, her sense of reality begins to unravel. Seeking help, she connects with Caleb, a mysterious young man who offers support but whose true intentions remain unclear. As Rain investigates the source of her fears, she must confront the potential darkness within herself and question everything she believes to be real.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Me You Madness (2021)

Catherine Black leads a life of luxury within the world of high finance, but beneath her glamorous exterior lies a dark secret. She is a ruthless serial killer driven by an insatiable desire for both luxury and violence. A young thief unexpectedly enters her orbit, and their passionate romance quickly spirals into danger as he begins to uncover her sinister double life and the extent of her crimes.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Saajan Bakery Since 1962 (2021)

Bobbin and Betsy run the beloved Saajan Bakery, a family business established in 1962. Despite their shared heritage, the siblings find themselves at odds, as their personal ambitions and life goals clash. Their complex relationship and the resulting conflicts drive the narrative, exploring themes of family, legacy, and pursuing one's dreams.

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Drama · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)

A woman's life takes a chaotic turn when her husband disappears, thrusting her into the spotlight and a whirlwind of unexpected events. As she navigates the ensuing media frenzy, she finds herself entangled with a quirky cast of characters, including a hapless mobster, a determined police officer, and her estranged half-sister. Together, they embark on a humorous and unpredictable journey to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance and uncover a surprising truth.

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Documentary · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Workhorse Queen (2021)

After landing a role on a reality television show, 47-year-old Ed Popil, a suburban telemarketer, leaves his job to pursue a career in entertainment. He transforms into Mrs. Kasha Davis, a drag queen persona inspired by 1960s housewives, and quickly becomes the queen of her cul-de-sac.

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Light tone · Happy ending

FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik (2021)

This adult comedy follows the intertwined lives of several characters, including Jagapathi Babu, Baby Saharshitha, Ammu Abhirami, and Ram Karthik. The story centers on Chitti and the significant impact she has on those around her, creating humorous and unexpected situations for everyone involved. It explores the dynamics within their relationships and the comedic consequences that arise.

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Crime · Light tone · Happy ending

Endgame (2021)

A world-class hitman ends up swapping identities with a down-to-luck extra actor during an accident.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Detective Chinatown 3 (2021)

A murder case in Tokyo brings the Tangren and Qinfeng detectives from Chinatown into a complex and high-stakes mystery. They must contend with rival detectives, including the formidable Q, in a series of increasingly challenging puzzles and humorous confrontations. The competition escalates into a global battle of wits and clever deduction, testing their skills and pushing them to their limits.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Red Dot (2021)

A couple, David and Nadja, struggling with a failing marriage and expecting a child, seek to reconnect with a ski trip in the remote Swedish wilderness. Their attempt at romance is shattered when they encounter hostile local hunters, leading to a violent confrontation. Now pursued by relentless adversaries, they are forced to confront buried secrets and fight for their lives against the harsh environment and dangerous pursuers.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Extinct (2021)

Two endearing, donut-shaped creatures called flummels, Op and Ed, find themselves unexpectedly transported from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. Thrust into a world of bustling traffic and unfamiliar foods, they face a startling discovery: flummels are now extinct. This bumbling pair must navigate the challenges of a new era while desperately trying to save themselves and their species, potentially altering the course of history in the process.

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Comedy · Light tone

The Diam Diam Era Too (2021)

The story continues with Ah Kun, Osman and Shamugam forming a political party C.M.I to contest in the 1988 General Election.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Sator (2021)

Within a secluded forest where time appears frozen, a family's hidden past resurfaces after a sudden death. Adam investigates, battling a growing feeling of unease as he uncovers a sinister presence known as Sator. This otherworldly entity has been secretly influencing their lives, manipulating events from the shadows and targeting them for a dark purpose. The family must confront Sator and the secrets he’s revealed before they become his next victims.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Space Sweepers (2021)

In a future where space junk salvaging is a profitable trade, the crew of the spaceship Victory, a group of eccentric misfits, are the best in the business. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover a young robot girl aboard a crashed spacecraft. Believing she holds significant value, they devise a risky plan to ransom her, leading them into a thrilling adventure filled with danger, action, and unforeseen consequences.

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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Malcolm & Marie (2021)

Following a film premiere, a director and his actress girlfriend return to their secluded home, where a tense and introspective evening unfolds. As the celebration subsides, simmering resentments and unspoken truths surface, leading to a series of confrontations. They are forced to examine the foundations of their relationship and the pressures of fame that test their bond.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

Dara in Jasenovac (2021)

During the 1940s in Nazi-occupied Croatia, a young girl named Dara experiences the horrors of Jasenovac concentration camp. As a ten-year-old, her childhood innocence is brutally challenged. She demonstrates incredible courage protecting her infant brother while facing immense danger and persecution. The film explores themes of resilience and hope amidst the darkest moments of human suffering.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Little Big Women (2021)

Following the sudden death of the family patriarch, his loved ones must navigate a complex web of secrets and unspoken emotions. His passing forces them to confront a complicated legacy and the profound impact his absence has had on their lives, as long-buried sorrows and family ties are unexpectedly tested.

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Horror · Tense tone · Happy ending

Zombie Reddy (2021)

A game developer and his friends head to Kurnool to attend their friend’s wedding. But something much more menacing rather than delicious pelli bhojanam awaits them there.

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Romance · Dark tone · Happy ending

The Last Paradiso (2021)

In 1950s Italy, a farmer’s dream of improving workers’ living conditions collapses when he falls for a landowner’s daughter. Based on true events.

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Biography · Tense tone · Happy ending

Son of the South (2021)

In Montgomery, Alabama, a young man embarks on a transformative journey that challenges racial inequality. As the grandson of a Klansman, he grapples with his family’s history and faces a crucial decision: to conform or to stand for what’s right. Drawing inspiration from Bob Zellner’s autobiography, the film portrays a man’s fight to challenge the existing social order and contribute to meaningful change during the Civil Rights era. It’s a story of courage and the power of individual action in the face of injustice.

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Sci-Fi · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Bliss (2021)

A disillusioned man, Greg, finds connection and apparent understanding with Isabel, who suggests their perceived reality is a flawed simulation. As their relationship deepens, they explore the possibility of a manufactured existence, questioning everything they thought they knew. Their journey is set against a dystopian world, further complicating their search for truth and blurring the lines between what's real and imagined, leading to profound changes in their perspectives.

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Fantasy · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Trip (2021)

During a forest trip, a group of friends mistakenly identify two people as murderers. This misunderstanding triggers a chain of escalating events, quickly putting everyone in grave danger as the situation spirals out of control. The friends must confront the consequences of their assumptions and fight to survive the increasingly perilous circumstances they've created.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Pebbles (2021)

A young boy follows his violent and alcoholic father on a quest to find his mother, who has run away from his abuse.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Kadaisi Vivasayi (2021)

The Last Farmer Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Earwig and the Witch (2021)

Orphaned and spirited Earwig finds herself taken in by a strange couple running a magical apothecary. As she settles into her new life in the British countryside, she discovers that her guardians are eccentric witches hiding a multitude of secrets. Driven by her curiosity and determination, Earwig sets out to uncover the truth about their magic and the circumstances that led her to them, hoping to find a place where she truly belongs.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

100 Days to Live (2021)

After her fiancé mysteriously vanishes, Rebecca Church finds a disturbing photo album that plunges her into a terrifying ordeal. Hunted by a serial killer known only as "The Savior," she must race against the clock, as he prolongs his deadly game for 100 days before making his move. As time dwindles, Rebecca joins forces with detectives to unravel the truth and stop the killer's twisted plot before it's too late.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Rocks (2021)

When her mother unexpectedly abandons her and her younger brother, a teenager in London must confront a difficult new reality. Thrust into a position of responsibility, she grapples with the challenges of providing for her family while dealing with their own emotional turmoil and the uncertainties of their future. She demonstrates remarkable strength and resilience as she tries to hold everything together.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Punch Drunk (2021)

In 1996 Tehran, Mahtab is raising her young son, Erfan, following a divorce from his father, Morteza, who is incarcerated. Concerned about Erfan's future and wanting to steer him away from the path of his father, Mahtab enrolls him in karate lessons, hoping to instill positive character traits and provide him with a constructive outlet.

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Drama · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Earthbound (2021)

The environmental movement's gift of free solar energy inadvertently triggered economic chaos, leading to war and widespread destruction. Now, a hero portrayed by Alexander Karim must embark on a perilous journey from the apocalyptic planet in search of a new future. The film explores a dystopian world, rich with Afrofuturistic elements, set in the year 2121.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Little Things (2021)

In the gritty thriller, Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon, played by Denzel Washington, is pulled into a Los Angeles murder investigation that forces him to confront painful memories. Partnering with L.A. Sheriff Department Sergeant Jim Baxter (Rami Malek), Deke’s experience clashes with Baxter's eagerness as they navigate a complex case. The investigation stirs up long-buried secrets and tests both men’s determination, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Supernova (2021)

After two decades together, partners Sam and Tusker set out on a reflective journey across England. As they revisit meaningful places and reminisce about their shared history, the trip becomes a poignant exploration of their relationship and the challenges of aging. However, unspoken truths and unresolved issues begin to surface, testing the strength of their bond and forcing them to face an uncertain future with honesty and vulnerability.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Saint Maud (2021)

A devoted and troubled nurse, Maud, becomes obsessed with saving her dying patient's soul, believing it's her sacred duty. As she grows closer to the woman, her faith intensifies, and the boundaries between her religious fervor and mental instability begin to dissolve. Maud's increasingly fervent attempts at spiritual redemption lead her down a dark path, blurring the lines between compassion and obsession, and raising questions about her own sanity.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Night (2021)

A couple’s relaxing getaway to the Hotel Normandie quickly devolves into a terrifying fight for survival. As night falls, unsettling and inexplicable events occur, forcing Babak and Neda to confront hidden truths about themselves and their relationship. They find themselves trapped in a horrifying ordeal, battling a sinister force that threatens to consume them both.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Palmer (2021)

After serving twelve years in prison, former football star Eddie Palmer returns to his hometown in Louisiana, where he's met with a mixture of nostalgia and skepticism. He begins to rebuild his life with his grandmother and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, a young boy facing his own challenges. As Eddie helps Sam navigate his difficulties, he also develops a romantic connection with Sam’s teacher, Maggie. However, Eddie's past mistakes and the town’s lingering doubts threaten the fragile peace he’s found.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Beginning (2021)

When chaos descends upon a secluded Georgian village, a missionary finds his beliefs challenged as fanatics desecrate a Jehovah's Witnesses sanctuary. The destruction unleashes a profound crisis of faith, forcing him to confront his purpose and embark on a journey of self-discovery and the possibility of redemption amidst the devastation.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Finding 'Ohana (2021)

A 12-year-old girl named Pili Kawena leaves New York City and finds herself on the island of O’ahu. There, she discovers an old treasure map that suggests a legendary bounty is hidden within Hawaii’s mountains and caves. Pili’s intelligence and her family connections are put to the test as she sets off on a remarkable journey to uncover the secrets of her ancestry and learn that the most valuable treasures are the connections of family and belonging, or 'ohana.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Below Zero (2021)

During a prisoner transport, a sudden attack throws a police unit into chaos. The officer in charge must battle both the attackers and the prisoners while struggling against the harsh, freezing temperatures that threaten everyone's survival. Escape proves to be more perilous than anyone anticipated, and the fight for survival becomes a desperate race against the elements.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela? (2021)

Arjun and Akshara, two college students, initially dislike each other intensely. Circumstances force them together, leading them to discover a surprising connection rooted in a past life. As they navigate their complicated situation, they begin to question their feelings and the nature of their bond.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

True Mothers (2021)

Satoko and her husband experience the joy of parenthood with their son, Asato, after struggling with infertility. Their peaceful life is disrupted when Hikari, a young woman, unexpectedly reappears, claiming to be Asato's biological mother. The revelation creates significant tension and challenges Satoko’s sense of family and her own identity as she fights to protect what she believes is hers.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Below Zero (Bajocero) (2021)

Amidst a harsh and lawless landscape, a convoy transporting prisoners faces a dangerous crisis. A ruthless criminal seizes control of an armored truck, triggering a tense confrontation between law enforcement and the incarcerated. Both sides fight for survival in a desperate and perilous situation, where the stakes are life and death in the freezing cold.

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