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History · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Kokuho (2025)

In Nagasaki, 1964, a young boy named Kikuo is taken in by a celebrated Kabuki actor following the death of his yakuza father. He is joined by the actor’s son, Shunsuke, and together they commit to mastering the traditional art of Kabuki. The story follows their journey over decades, from rigorous training to performing on the most prestigious stages. Their shared path is filled with both triumph and turmoil, encompassing scandal, brotherhood, and ultimately, betrayal, as one strives to become a legendary Kabuki master.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Pillion (2025)

Shy Colin leads a dull life as a traffic officer, yearning desperately for a soulmate. He meets Ray, his complete opposite and the man of his dreams. Ray is clad from head to toe in leather, irresistibly handsome and charismatic. As Colin surrenders to the macho biker, he is drawn into the intoxicating, exhilarating world of sadomasochistic desire and must define the boundaries of his devotion.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

My Father’s Shadow (2025)

Two young brothers, Remi and Akin, are granted a rare day with their estranged father, Folarin. They embark on a journey through Lagos, experiencing the bustling city firsthand while witnessing the challenges he faces to provide for them. The events unfold against the backdrop of a pivotal 1993 presidential election, which threatens to prevent their return home and casts doubt on their father's ability to keep his promise.

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History · Bittersweet ending

Nouvelle Vague (2025)

In 1959 Paris, Jean‑Luc Godard shoots his debut À Bout de Souffle in twenty days, spawning a French New Wave classic. A former Cahiers du Cinéma critic, he adapts François Truffaut’s gangster script on a tiny budget; the film reaches 2.5 million viewers and earns a BAFTA nod for Jean Seberg. Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague is a witty homage.

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Fantasy · Dark tone · Bleak ending

A Useful Ghost (2025)

March mourns his wife Nat, who died from dust pollution. Her spirit returns, inhabiting a vacuum cleaner. When a ghost appears after a worker’s death forces the factory to shut, March’s family rejects the human‑ghost bond. To prove their love, Nat offers to cleanse the plant, but to become a useful ghost she must first rid it of the useless ones.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Miroirs No. 3 (2025)

After a car accident during a weekend trip, Laura is rescued by a local woman who offers her shelter and care. As Laura recovers, she's welcomed into the woman’s home, where she also begins to bond with her husband and adult son. A sense of family develops, but the past holds secrets that threaten the fragile peace and reveal a complex web of relationships.

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Comedy · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Urchin (2025)

Mike survives on the streets of London, juggling hustles while evading roadside evangelists and a treacherous friend who refuses to repay stolen cash. Soon he lands in legal trouble. Seeking a fresh start, he takes odd jobs as a line‑cook and trash collector, trying to forge a sense of community even as his self‑destructive impulses linger.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)

Haunted by a disturbing nightmare, Stefanie seeks to uncover the source of her visions and prevent a deadly fate from befalling her family. She embarks on a journey to break a recurring cycle of death, facing a mysterious figure who may hold the key to saving them from a gruesome end.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Arco (2025)

Twelve-year-old Arco lives in a distant future where rainbows are people traveling through time. During his first flight in a rainbow suit, he loses control and falls into the past. A young girl named Iris, who is his age and living in 2075, witnesses his fall and rescues him. She then tries everything she can to return Arco to his own time and era.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Chronology of Water (2025)

Raised in a household marked by violence and alcohol abuse, a young woman seeks a way out. She escapes her difficult family life and finds solace and a new beginning at university, where she immerses herself in the world of literature. Through words, she discovers an unexpected sense of freedom and begins to forge her own path towards a brighter future.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Sister Midnight (2025)

Uma, a rebellious young woman, leaves her small town for Mumbai, hoping for a fresh start. However, she finds herself ill-prepared for the challenges of domestic life and clashes with her neighbors while struggling to adjust to the intense urban environment. Feeling trapped by the expectations placed upon her, she decides to forge her own path and escape the constraints of traditional roles.

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Family · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Maaman (2025)

An uncle’s deep connection with his nephew is broken, when their family experiences personal differences.

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Thriller · Dark tone

Eleven (2025)

A courageous, honest and highly intelligent police officer with an outstanding record, whose investigative expertise has helped the force solve a large number of demanding cases, is now assigned to a new serial‑murder investigation that proves more challenging than any he has faced before.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Desert of Namibia (2025)

Kana, a 21-year-old working at a beauty salon, feels disconnected and frustrated by the expectations placed on young women. Her emotional state fluctuates dramatically, and feeling stifled by her boyfriend, she begins a new relationship. However, the initial excitement of this new romance quickly fades.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Damned (2025)

During the winter of 1862, a company of volunteer soldiers is dispatched by the US Army to patrol the uncharted borderlands of the western territories amidst the Civil War. As their mission evolves, the purpose of their engagement becomes increasingly unclear.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)

A musician struggling with insomnia finds his grasp on reality loosening. As his mental state deteriorates, he encounters the enigmatic Anima. His world becomes increasingly surreal, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about himself.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Midnight Sun (2025)

A teenage girl with a rare sun allergy lives a secluded life, carefully avoiding daylight. When she ventures out one evening to play her guitar, she encounters a boy who captures her attention. As they begin a romance, she struggles to conceal her condition, fearing it will damage their budding relationship and create complications. The challenges of keeping her secret threaten to strain their connection.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Left-Handed Girl (2025)

After several years living in the countryside, a single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei to start a night market stall. As they navigate this bustling new environment and strive to make a living, the family faces challenges that test their unity. Secrets from the past begin to surface, particularly when the youngest, left-handed daughter is warned by her traditional grandfather about her "devil hand," sparking a generational clash and forcing them to confront family history.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Sirāt (2025)

A father and son journey through the mountains of southern Morocco, searching for a young woman, Mar, who disappeared months prior at a remote rave. Surrounded by electronic music and a feeling of unfamiliar freedom, they distribute her photograph, clinging to fading hope. They follow a group of ravers towards a final, isolated party in the desert, venturing deeper into the harsh wilderness and confronting their own personal boundaries along the way.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Amrum (2025)

Set on the island of Amrum in Spring 1945, this story follows a resourceful 12-year-old boy named Nanning. As the war nears its end, he helps his mother by hunting seals, fishing, and working the land to provide for their family. Life on the windswept island is challenging but beautiful, offering a sense of idyllic peace. However, the arrival of peace uncovers a hidden danger—the enemy is closer than anyone realized, disrupting the fragile tranquility of their home.

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History · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Two Prosecutors (2025)

During Stalin’s Great Terror in 1937, a young prosecutor uncovers a desperate letter from a prisoner. The discovery leads him to question the established system and sparks his determination to challenge it. He must navigate a dangerous political landscape while seeking justice and confronting the pervasive corruption of the era.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Fight or Flight (2025)

Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes is given a final opportunity for redemption: track down a secretive, high-value asset known as The Ghost during a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. The mission becomes incredibly dangerous when it's revealed the plane is filled with assassins from around the world.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Greek Mothers Never Die (2025)

Ella aspires to be a singer, but her Greek mother constantly pushes her to join the family business. Following a sudden heart attack, Ella's mother returns as a ghost, continuing to offer unsolicited advice. Complicating matters further is the return of Nick, a charming man she had a childhood crush on.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Friendship (2025)

Suburban dad Craig desperately seeks an adult male friendship with his charming new neighbor, Brian. As Craig's attempts to connect become increasingly intense, his actions threaten to disrupt both of their lives.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Sad ending

Sharp Corner (2025)

Consumed by a series of car crashes occurring in front of his home, Josh’s obsession spirals out of control. As he becomes increasingly fixated, his behavior puts his wife and son in danger and triggers a chain of events that threatens to shatter his family.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Summer of 69 (2025)

Abby Flores spends her high school days playing video games and dreaming of Max Warren. When she learns that Max is suddenly available during the final week of school, Abby decides to pursue her crush and do whatever it takes to win him over before summer arrives.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Prince and Family (2025)

A shy bridal boutique owner named Prince, the most eligible bachelor in town, unexpectedly marries someone completely different from him. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous clashes and chaotic situations as they navigate life together in rural Kerala. The film explores the challenges and joys of a relationship built on unexpected differences.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Shadow Force (2025)

Kyrah and Isaac, former leaders of the multinational special forces group Shadow Force, were forced into hiding after a forbidden romance led them to break the organization's rules. Now, protecting their son is paramount, and a substantial bounty on their heads makes them targets. Hunted by their former colleagues, who seek revenge, they find themselves embroiled in a desperate fight for survival.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Unit 234 (2025)

A lone employee working the night shift at a remote storage facility finds themself in a desperate fight for survival when an unconscious man is discovered inside a locked unit. A ruthless gang arrives, determined to retrieve a valuable cargo they left behind, and the employee must defend themself against their violent attempts.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Nonnas (2025)

After the loss of his mother, Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs.

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Horror · Dark tone · Happy ending

Clown in a Cornfield (2025)

Quinn and her father relocate to the small town of Kettle Springs seeking a new beginning. They soon find a community struggling with hardship following the devastating fire at the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory. As tensions rise among the locals, a menacing figure with a clown’s appearance begins to appear, unsettling the already fragile atmosphere.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

A Gilded Game (2025)

A gifted finance student secures an internship at Bluestone bank through a connection with his friend’s family business. Feeling like an outsider amongst the other interns, he quickly proves himself and thrives under the mentorship of Todd. However, he is unaware of the complex issues and potential dangers that lie ahead.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Last Bullet (2025)

Freshly released from prison, Lino is driven to seek justice for Charas. He joins forces with Julia to pursue Areski, who has returned to France and is now being hunted by Commander Resz and his team. A thrilling chase unfolds, filled with precarious alliances and intense confrontations.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Happy ending

Broke (2025)

This contemporary western follows bareback bronc rider True Brandywine, struggling to keep his rodeo career alive. After getting caught in a sudden spring blizzard, he faces a desperate fight for survival against injuries, illness, and the harsh elements. The ordeal forces him to confront the choices that led to his precarious life.

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Action · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Thunderbolts* (2025)

Marvel Studios brings together a team of antiheroes – Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker – in this action-packed adventure. Recruited and manipulated by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, they find themselves caught in a perilous situation that forces them to confront difficult aspects of their past. The group must navigate a dangerous mission, facing internal conflicts and external threats as they strive to find a path toward redemption.

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Western · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Rust (2025)

In 1880s Wyoming, a young man must raise his younger brother after their parents die. When he accidentally kills a rancher, he is sentenced to hang. He escapes and goes into hiding with his long-estranged grandfather, forging an unlikely bond as they evade the law.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Surfer (2025)

Returning to his childhood beach in Australia, a man hopes to share the joy of surfing with his son. However, he finds himself facing hostility from a group of local surfers who challenge his presence and test his limits. As the summer heat intensifies, he becomes entangled in a conflict that pushes him to confront his past and face a personal crisis.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Sad ending

Bonjour Tristesse (2025)

Cécile enjoys a carefree summer at her father's villa in the south of France, where he lives with his current companion, Elsa. Their relationship is comfortable and relaxed, creating a world of ease and languor.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Holy Night: Demon Hunters (2025)

A secret team known as Holy Night protects Seoul from demon-worshipping cults. Led by Bau, the team includes Sharon, who possesses the ability to detect and exorcise demons, and Kim-kun, who provides tactical support. They are called upon by psychiatrist Jung-Won to help her younger sister, Eun-Seo, who is threatened by a rising demonic evil.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Rosario (2025)

After her grandmother’s sudden death, Rosario Fuentes returns to her grandmother's apartment and begins sorting through her belongings. She discovers a hidden chamber containing occult artifacts connected to dark generational rituals. As disturbing supernatural events begin to occur, Rosario must confront a terrifying secret and face a perilous legacy.

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