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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Orphan (2016)

Having moved to Paris, a woman finds her sense of security threatened when her past catches up with her. As she navigates a challenging situation, several characters unexpectedly converge, ultimately uniting to confront a shared danger and forge an unlikely alliance.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Oozham (2016)

It’s just a matter of time… When his family gets killed by corrupt business tycoon, Soorya (Prithviraj) decides to take revenge, all by himself

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Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

Oppam (2016)

A retired judge struggles to protect his daughter, facing a threat from a former convict he previously incarcerated. Following the judge's murder, a devoted man who is visually impaired takes it upon himself to safeguard the daughter and seek justice for her father's death.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Iru Mugan (2016)

A former intelligence operative, Akilan (Vikram), is brought back into service when a dangerous new drug surfaces. He must track down a rogue scientist and Love (also Vikram), a man with a complex identity, who has developed the highly addictive and lethal substance known as ‘Speed inhaler’. The mission tests Akilan’s skills and forces him to confront unexpected challenges.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

SpongeBob LongPants (2016)

SpongeBob’s personality changes when he starts wearing long pants.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Sad ending

Ek Thi Marium (2016)

Marium Mukhtar (Sanam Baloch) achieves her dream of becoming a fighter pilot and becomes the first female flying officer of Pakistan to embrace martyrdom.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

The Road to Mandalay (2016)

Lianqing and Guo, who hail from Burma, flee their country and seek refuge in Thailand. Gho’s feelings for Lianqing may just surpass her feelings for him.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Shepherd (2016)

A taciturn shepherd named Anselmo lives a simple, spartan life on a small farm in the Spanish plains. When a construction company seeks to purchase his land, his refusal sparks conflict within the community. As development plans progress, the shepherd finds himself increasingly isolated and facing escalating opposition from his neighbors, leading to a bitter and powerful struggle against corporate greed.

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Fantasy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Mamaboy (2016)

High school just got weirder. A high school student must hide the fact that he has become pregnant from his family, friends and the school faculty!

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

The Constitution (2016)

Four vastly different individuals residing in the same apartment building initially avoid each other due to contrasting lifestyles, beliefs, and backgrounds. Unexpected misfortune forces them into contact, intertwining their lives and challenging deeply ingrained prejudices concerning wealth, sexual orientation, nationality, and religion. Through painful experiences, they gradually begin to understand and recognize the shared humanity that connects them all.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Light Between Oceans (2016)

Following World War I, Tom Sherbourne and his wife Isabel find solace and a seemingly idyllic life operating a remote lighthouse off the Australian coast. Their lives are irrevocably altered when a boat carrying a deceased man and a baby washes ashore. Overcoming their grief, they make the difficult decision to raise the child as their own. However, this act of compassion triggers a series of emotional and heartbreaking consequences that threaten to unravel their carefully constructed world.

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Sci-Fi · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Morgan (2016)

A risk management consultant is called in to investigate an incident at a secluded laboratory where a scientist was attacked by a genetically engineered being named Morgan. As the consultant explores the facility and interviews the team, they uncover unsettling truths about the creation and nature of Morgan, and must confront the dangerous implications of advanced bioengineering. The investigation reveals a complex web of ambition, ethical compromises, and the potential for catastrophic consequences.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Kuttrame Thandanai (2016)

A man struggling with progressive blindness faces a devastating financial burden, unable to afford the surgery he needs. His life takes a dramatic turn when he witnesses a brutal murder. The perpetrators then attempt to buy his silence with a substantial payment, forcing him to confront a difficult moral dilemma.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Game of Aces (2016)

During World War II, a specialized team undertakes a dangerous mission to extract a vital traitor from enemy territory. Their perilous journey takes them across the vast and unforgiving desert, where they face relentless enemy forces and navigate treacherous landscapes. As they struggle to survive, the team must confront the brutal realities of war and grapple with the ultimate price of loyalty and sacrifice.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Summer of 8 (2016)

During their last summer together, eight close friends enjoy carefree days at the beach, creating lasting memories and strengthening their friendships. As the season ends, they confront the challenges of separation and the bittersweet feeling of moving on to new chapters in their lives, knowing that their bonds will endure despite the distance.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016)

After Eric Sloan suffers a devastating loss in a Muay Thai match against Tong Po, his brother Kurt resolves to avenge him. Guided by their mentor, Durand, Kurt trains rigorously, developing his skills and discovering a new level of resilience. He prepares for a climactic confrontation with the powerful Tong Po, seeking to overcome his opponent's formidable strength and deliver justice for his brother's defeat.

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Action · Light tone · Bittersweet ending

Skiptrace (2016)

A Hong Kong detective and an American gambler unexpectedly team up to pursue a formidable Chinese crime lord. Their pursuit takes them on a thrilling chase across the Chinese mainland, filled with dangerous stunts and action-packed sequences as they navigate a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

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Thriller · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Yoga Hosers (2016)

Two teenage yoga enthusiasts find their small town overrun by an ancient evil, forcing them to abandon their routines and embrace fighting skills. Teaming up with a colorful monster hunter, the friends must battle to protect their upcoming Grade 12 party and their own lives. They utilize the power of yoga’s seven chakras and a formidable Warrior Pose in their fight against the unexpected threat.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The 9th Life of Louis Drax (2016)

Following his eighth near-fatal accident, the remarkably resilient Louis Drax continues to defy death. A neurologist investigates the boy's extraordinary ability to survive, employing unconventional techniques to uncover the truth about his precarious life. As the doctor digs deeper into Louis’s mysterious past, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of secrets and lies. His investigation threatens to expose long-held deceptions and dramatically alter his own relationships and well-being, culminating in a shocking discovery.

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Drama · Whimsical tone · Ambiguous ending

Zoom (2016)

Two people with very different personalities and viewpoints unexpectedly find themselves drawn to each other. Their evolving relationship is filled with comical misunderstandings and touching moments as they learn to appreciate and overcome their differences, ultimately forging a strong and unexpected connection.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Antibirth (2016)

Lou's life unravels after a night of drugs and confusion when she discovers she's pregnant with an alarming condition. As her pregnancy progresses, she experiences increasingly disturbing and inexplicable symptoms, leading to a descent into paranoia and fear. Facing a mysterious and terrifying situation, Lou struggles to understand what is happening to her and the forces at play, questioning everything she thought she knew.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

White Girl (2016)

A college student, Leah, finds herself swept up in a summer of impulsive decisions and a pursuit of pleasure. Her carefree lifestyle takes a dangerous turn when she becomes involved with Blue, a charismatic drug dealer. After his arrest, Leah is left in possession of a significant amount of cocaine and faces a difficult choice: help Blue or embrace a life of luxury and risk.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Eremites (2016)

Albert, a man in his thirties, lives a secluded life on a remote Alpine farm, dominated by his mother Marianne. To shield him from what she perceives as a difficult and solitary existence, she encourages him to work in a nearby marble quarry, even disregarding the farm’s centuries-old traditions. Drawn to his homeland, Albert frequently returns to the mountain despite his mother’s wishes. Following his father’s accidental death while repairing the roof, Marianne, fearing Albert will resume his father's role, makes the shocking decision to conceal the death and bury him on the mountain.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Pekak (2016)

Adapted from the classic Romeo and Juliet, Pekak tells the story of Uda, a deaf drug dealer who longs for a cochlear implant to experience hearing for the first time. His dreams are complicated by his love for Dara, an innocent schoolgirl, which fuels his desire to escape his current life. Uda must confront the dangerous connections he has to break free and pursue a future with Dara, but his past threatens to keep him trapped.

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Romance · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Kidaari (2016)

A bigwig in a village in found lying in a pool of blood. Can his Man Friday find out who among his numerous enemies committed the crime?

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

Love and Other Catastrophes (2016)

Rosa is a successful psychologist and author whose seemingly perfect life with her husband Frederik, and their two children, is shattered when she discovers Frederik is having an affair and his mistress is pregnant. Seeking help from the very psychologist she is, Frederik's actions trigger a crisis that forces both of them to confront their choices and question the future of their marriage in a darkly comedic and tragic exploration of relationships.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Janatha Garage (2016)

An environmental activist living in Mumbai, Anand, participates in an exchange program that takes him to Hyderabad. There, a chance meeting with Satyam leads him to take over the Janatha Garage. The story follows Anand’s experiences and the impact he has on the garage and the people involved.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Akira (2016)

Akira Sharma is an ordinary woman from Jodhpur whose life changes forever when she witnesses a terrible act against a neighbor. This experience sparks a determination within her, and she begins to learn how to protect herself. Through this journey, a fierce and independent spirit emerges, shaping her into a formidable force.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Insane (2016)

A couple’s joy of moving into a beautiful hillside mansion is soon replaced by terror as a manifestation of evil begins to overtake their lives.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Windmill Massacre (2016)

Fleeing a troubled past, an Australian woman arrives in Amsterdam and joins a group of tourists exploring Holland’s historic windmills. When their bus unexpectedly breaks down, the group seeks refuge in an abandoned shed near a foreboding windmill. They soon discover the mill's dark history – a sinister miller once used it for horrifying rituals. As the tourists begin to vanish, the woman uncovers a terrifying connection between them, suggesting they are all destined for a grim fate.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Found Footage 3D (2016)

A film crew attempts to create the first 3D found footage horror movie. However, their ambitious project takes a terrifying turn when the malevolent entity they depict escapes from the screen and infiltrates their actual behind-the-scenes recordings. The filmmakers must then confront a real-life horror that mirrors their fictional creation, blurring the lines between reality and the movie they are making.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

House Of Salem (2016)

When a group of kidnappers find themselves protecting a child, they discover the safe house they're hiding in is under attack by demonic forces. These entities emerge from the walls, seeking human sacrifices. The kidnappers must now set aside their plans and work together to shield the child from the escalating supernatural threat.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Don't Breathe (2016)

A former Detroit police officer's quiet life is disrupted when a brutal incident forces him to confront his past. Years after a violent home invasion, Norman Nordstrom is haunted by the repercussions of his actions and must face the consequences of his dark history. The experience leaves him deeply scarred and struggling to find peace.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Crying Out In Love (2016)

A Chinese romance film directed and co-written by Kwak Jae-yong, it stars Oho Ou and Zhang Huiwen, with appearances from Yang Zi, Wang Zhi, and Yao Lu. Based on Kyoichi Katayama’s 2004 novel Socrates in Love, the film explores themes of love and longing. It was released in 2016 by Beijing Enlight Pictures.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Is That You? (2016)

Ronnie, a 60-year-old film projectionist, sets out on a cross-country journey fueled by nostalgia and the hope of reconnecting with a lost love named Rachel. He's accompanied by Myla, a filmmaker documenting the regrets that shape people's lives. As they travel, they explore the landscapes of memory and regret, encountering poignant stories and ultimately finding unexpected connections and the possibility of second chances along the open road.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Greater (2016)

Brandon Burlsworth faced immense challenges pursuing his dream of playing football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. As a walk-on, he was initially dismissed by teammates and coaches due to his size and background. However, through unwavering dedication and perseverance, Brandon overcomes the doubts and earns his place on the team. His courage and determination inspire those around him, transforming him into a respected leader and a symbol of hope for the entire program.

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Action · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Hands of Stone (2016)

This gripping biopic chronicles the extraordinary career of Roberto Duran, a legendary Panamanian boxer. Witness his journey from a teenage debut to a remarkable, decades-long career filled with electrifying wins and devastating losses. The film focuses on his rivalry with Sugar Ray Leonard, highlighted by a historic defeat and a controversial surrender in their rematch, famously known as "no mas," cementing Duran's place in boxing history.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016)

A teenager grappling with homicidal tendencies suspects a new serial killer is operating in his Midwestern town. As the body count rises, he struggles to differentiate between his own dark urges and the actions of the killer, leading him to investigate. He must confront his deepest fears and the unsettling possibility that he might be more connected to the crimes than he realizes, all while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)

Jason Statham returns as Arthur Bishop, a specialist in eliminating high-profile targets, in this action thriller. He's lured back into a dangerous world by a mysterious and alluring woman, Jessica Alba. Bishop is compelled to carry out a series of assassinations against formidable opponents, pushing his skills and resolve to the limit while fighting for his own survival.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Tunnel (2016)

While attempting to bring home a birthday cake, car dealer Jung-soo finds himself trapped when a tunnel collapses. As rescue operations are hampered by bureaucratic delays and intense media attention, he faces a harrowing fight for survival. His family struggles to cope with the unfolding crisis, uncertain if he will be rescued or lost. The incident exposes the difficulties of emergency response and the impact of a desperate situation on one man’s family.

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