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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

C4 Cinta (2024)

The film follows the interwoven stories of Hari, Soniya, and their friends as they explore the challenges of reconnecting and confronting long-held secrets. Set against the backdrop of Singapore and Malaysia, the narrative delves into themes of love, memory, and the search for identity. Through the characters' journeys, the film examines the importance of family, the complexities of friendship, and the emotional drama that arises when the past collides with the present.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Naples to New York (2024)

Following World War II, two young children, Carmine and Celestina, struggle to survive in a devastated and impoverished Naples. They secretly stow away on a ship destined for New York, hoping to reunite Celestina with her sister who had previously emigrated to America. Arriving in a bustling, unfamiliar metropolis, the children find themselves among a wave of Italian immigrants seeking new opportunities and a better life, and must navigate several challenges before finding a place to call home.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Merry Gentlemen (2024)

Om de nachtclub van haar ouders te redden, organiseert een Broadway-danseres een revue met uitsluitend mannen, met kerstthema, en ontmoet ze een man met de juiste moves.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

GTMAX (2024)

A young motocross prodigy's aspirations are derailed by an accident, leading her to train her brother, Michael. He is then recruited for a daring heist involving TMAX scooters in Paris, and she must confront her fears to help him.

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Horror · Dark tone

Street Trash (2024)

In a future Cape Town, South Africa, economic collapse has created a stark divide between the wealthy and a displaced population struggling to survive. Ronald and his friends living on the streets discover a disturbing plan by the local government to eliminate the homeless through a dangerous chemical substance known as "V." They must find a way to expose this plot and fight against a system intent on erasing them.

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Documentary · Dark tone · Mixed ending

King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones (2024)

During the 1930s and 1940s, Edward Jones, a descendant of slaves, rose to become one of the wealthiest men in the United States through the Policy business, an illegal numbers game that evolved into the modern State Lottery. His remarkable success and unwavering support for the African American community during a time of segregation made him a target for both the mob and the authorities, forcing him into hiding. Through the lens of his granddaughter, the filmmaker explores the life and legacy of this influential figure, revealing the profound impact he had on his family and Chicago’s South Side. The story encompasses themes of love, violence, betrayal, revenge, and imprisonment, offering a compelling portrait of a complex man and the era he lived in.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

A Great Divide (2024)

Seeking a fresh start, the Lee family relocates from the Bay Area to the rural landscapes of Wyoming. They soon find themselves facing hostility and xenophobia from the local community. The challenges they encounter will test the family’s resilience and ultimately determine whether they will fracture or emerge stronger.

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Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Karate Kid (2024)

Inspired by the classic 1984 film, “The Karate Kid” is a song by Coldplay, featured on the bonus edition of their tenth studio album, Moon Music. The music video draws on iconic scenes and imagery from the movie, and includes a cameo appearance by Ralph Macchio, the film’s original lead actor.

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Action · Light tone · Happy ending

Red One (2024)

When Santa is kidnapped from the North Pole, an Extremely Large and Formidable operative, played by Dwayne Johnson, is tasked with finding him. He reluctantly teams up with the world’s most skilled tracker, portrayed by Chris Evans, on a perilous journey to rescue Santa and save Christmas.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

All We Imagine as Light (2024)

In Mumbai, nurse Prabha's predictable life is disrupted by an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Meanwhile, her younger roommate, Anu, struggles to find a private and intimate space with her boyfriend in the bustling city. Seeking respite, the two women journey to a beach town, where they discover a place where their desires can be explored.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Hello, Love, Again (2024)

Ethan and Joy, separated by distance and unforeseen challenges, initially part ways while living in Hong Kong and Canada, respectively. Over the years, they both work to build new lives. Eventually, they reconnect and explore the possibility of rekindling their relationship, navigating the complexities of their changed circumstances.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bleak ending

A Yard of Jackals (2024)

During the winter of 1978, in Santiago, Chile, architectural model maker Raúl Peralta leads a solitary existence with his sick mother and a canary. His quiet life is disturbed by the arrival of unsettling new neighbors and their suspicious behavior. As Raúl struggles to maintain his sanity, he becomes increasingly entangled with Guillermo, a mysterious figure who wears dark glasses. The psychological thriller explores the unraveling of reality and the collision of Raúl’s past with the unsettling present, leaving lasting emotional scars.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Ghost Cat Anzu (2024)

After being left by her father, young Karin finds herself living in a rural Japanese temple with her grandfather. There, she encounters Anzu, a large, lazy cat spirit assigned to care for her. Initially suspicious of her new guardian, Karin playfully interferes with Anzu’s attempts to earn a living for the temple, while also befriending the unusual spirits inhabiting the surrounding forest.

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Crime · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

La Palisiada (2024)

Set in Ukraine in 1996, just five months before the moratorium on capital punishment, a police detective and a forensic psychiatrist, longtime friends, are drawn into an investigation of their colleague's murder. The case resurfaces old connections and long-buried feelings, particularly concerning the widow of the deceased, with whom both men were once in love. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they confront not only the present mystery but also the weight of their own unrealized ambitions and the legacy they will leave for their children.

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Music · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Shawn Mendes: For Friends And Family Only (A Live Concert Film) (2024)

This concert film offers an intimate look at Shawn Mendes performing his new album, Shawn, for the very first time. Filmed at the historic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY, the event captures a special performance where Shawn shares personal stories and connects with the audience.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Hot Frosty (2024)

Two years after the loss of her husband, Kathy finds her life unexpectedly changed when she magically brings a snowman to life. The snowman, played by Dustin Milligan, helps Kathy rediscover joy, connection, and love through his innocent perspective, and the two begin to develop feelings for each other as the holiday season approaches, all while racing against the clock before he melts.

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Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Heart of a Dog (2024)

Two friends go on a hike after a long time of not seeing each other.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Some Nights I Feel Like Walking (2024)

A wealthy teenager escapes his privileged life and unexpectedly finds himself traveling with a group of street hustlers. They embark on a road trip with a poignant purpose: to fulfill the last wish of their deceased friend. The journey tests their loyalties and forces the teenager to confront a world far different from his own.

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Documentary · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Keeper (2024)

Flynn, a single father living in the Bronx, finds solace and healing through beekeeping, despite a severe allergy to bee stings. He maintains hives throughout the city, even inside his daughter Alaura’s childhood bedroom. After receiving a life-threatening diagnosis, Flynn must relinquish his beloved bees and prepare his daughter to care for them. Facing cancer, he worries about the hives' survival while helping Alaura learn to live powerfully, regardless of what the future holds.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Holiday List (2024)

During the holiday season, a woman attempts to orchestrate a heartwarming reunion for her extended family. However, the gathering becomes unexpectedly complicated as they navigate personal struggles and confront the recent loss of the family matriarch, her mother-in-law. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges of maintaining family bonds during a difficult time of year.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE (2024)

To protect the universe, Kings must rise. When the OhgerCrown, a symbol of kingship belonging to Gira Husty, is stolen by the Alienizer gang member Tylerian Donking and his servant Ihab, a fierce battle begins. Gira and Prince join the fight to recover the crown, the ultimate prize. As Prince steadily progresses, he encounters a determined young man fighting to save his sister, leading him to suspect a deeper conspiracy at play.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Her Story (2024)

After losing her job, Wang Tiemei moves and befriends Xiaoye, a seemingly cheerful neighbor struggling with depression. As their bond deepens, Tiemei confronts challenges in her relationships, including complications arising from her ex-husband. The story explores themes of friendship, loss, and resilience as both women navigate difficult circumstances and find solace in their connection.

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Adventure · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

The Herdmans are notorious for their mischievous behavior, known throughout the town for their dishonesty and bullying. When they decide to take over the annual Christmas pageant, chaos and unexpected moments of heart ensue, challenging the traditions and the people involved. Based on the popular novel by Barbara Robinson.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Heretic (2024)

Two young missionaries find themselves in a dangerous situation when they encounter the sinister Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). He lures them into a perilous game of cat-and-mouse, forcing them to confront the limits of their faith.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Elevation (2024)

Humanity now clings to survival in the high mountains, above 8000 feet, as the lower altitudes are overrun by the creatures responsible for the near extinction of the human population less than three years prior. When a father is forced to descend below that altitude to save his young son, he faces a desperate struggle against both the dangerous environment and the hostile beings that inhabit it.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Happy ending

Small Things Like These (2024)

In 1985, as Christmas approaches in a small Irish town, coal merchant Bill Furlong struggles to support his family. While delivering coal to the local convent one morning, he uncovers a disturbing truth that compels him to examine his own past and the community's unsettling silence.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Bird (2024)

Twelve-year-old Bailey lives with her father, Bug, and brother, Hunter, in a squat in North Kent. As Bailey approaches puberty, she seeks attention and adventure, as her father is often preoccupied and unable to provide the care she needs.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Weekend in Taipei (2024)

While undercover in Taipei, DEA agent John Lawlor found himself falling for Josephine “Joey” Kwang, a skilled driver involved with the Asian underworld. Their relationship compromised his mission and exposed his cover, forcing him to flee. Years later, he returns to the city, facing a dangerous past and a complicated connection to Joey.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Vijay 69 (2024)

This heartwarming film follows a man who decides to challenge himself by entering a triathlon competition at the age of 69. Anupam Kher stars in the lead role in this quirky and inspiring story, written and directed by Akshay Roy.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Black Cab (2024)

After a night out, Anne and Patrick hail a black cab, but their jovial driver seems determined to keep them talking, despite their strained relationship. As the ride continues, they discover the driver has no intention of taking them home, and they find themselves locked in the cab with no way to escape.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

I Am Kathalan (2024)

Driven by a desire to win back his girlfriend, Vishnu embarks on a seemingly harmless hacking attempt. However, his actions quickly escalate into a risky game of revenge, jeopardizing everything he holds dear and leading him down a dangerous path.

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Drama · Hopeful tone

An Abandoned Team (2024)

Living alone after a forced retirement, Uncle Kai wrestles with a failed marriage and a distant relationship with his daughter Zoie, even contemplating suicide. His bleak resolve is interrupted when a stray dog named Siu Nam—called “Roasted Piggy”—rescues him, sparking a bond that offers Kai a chance at redemption through the dog’s love.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Piano Lesson (2024)

A conflict arises within the Charles family over a cherished heirloom piano. A brother intends to sell the piano to build the family’s financial future, while his sister is determined to preserve it as the last remaining symbol of their heritage. The disagreement escalates into a tense battle between them, threatening to fracture their relationship.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

Seeking a romantic Christmas fairytale, Layla enlists the help of a charming ticket concierge to navigate New York City and obtain coveted tickets to the Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.

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Family · Light tone · Happy ending

Saving Christmas (2024)

A cynical teenager named Nick is obsessed with receiving Christmas gifts and finds the holiday chores and family gatherings tiresome. In a moment of frustration, he wishes Christmas away, inadvertently causing the holiday to vanish from the world. Now the only person who remembers Christmas, Nick must embark on a journey to understand the true meaning of the holiday and restore it before it's too late.

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History · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The History of Us (2024)

korean The story of the Crown Prince who tries to erase history in order to become the king, and the young officer who tries to stop him.

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Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Nocturnal Animals (2024)

In Rio de Janeiro, a towering 100‑meter‑plus goddess named Mutante casts a monstrous shadow over the city, her presence unsettling the inhabitants. While peering through windows, she encounters Mulher, a skilled craftswoman whose intervention promises to change Mutante’s world.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Big World (2024)

Liu Chunhe, a young man living with cerebral palsy, defies limitations to fulfill his grandmother’s dream of performing on stage. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, overcoming both physical and emotional challenges. Through a transformative summer experience, he strives to find his place in the world and embraces a renewed sense of purpose.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Hitpig! (2024)

A clever bounty hunting pig named Hitpig (Jason Sudeikis) takes on his biggest job yet: returning a dancing elephant named Pickles (Lilly Singh) to a maniacal Vegas showman (Rainn Wilson) for a million dollars. The mission spirals into a wild adventure that takes them around the world.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Juror #2 (2024)

While serving on a jury for a high-profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp faces a significant moral conflict. He realizes the situation presents an opportunity to influence the jury's verdict, potentially leading to the conviction of an innocent person or the release of a guilty one.

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