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Adventure · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

The Princess and the Pilot (2011)

The Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium have been at war for years. The Levamme prince declares love for Juana del Moral, vowing to end the conflict within a year if she becomes his bride. The Amatsukami strike the del Moral home, targeting her. The San Maltilia Air Force then hires a mixed‑blood bestado to fly Juana secretly to the prince.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Dream House (2011)

A family seeking a fresh start moves to a beautiful home in suburban New England, unaware of its disturbing past. As the father investigates the previous owners and a series of unsolved murders, he uncovers a sinister connection to his own life. Soon, he and his family find themselves in danger, targeted by a mysterious and menacing figure with a terrifying agenda. Starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Naomi Watts.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

What's Your Number? (2011)

A witty woman attempting to piece together her romantic history finds her life hilariously complicated when a charming man offers his help. As she revisits past relationships, unexpected situations and comical misunderstandings arise, forcing her to confront her past and ultimately leading her on a journey of self-discovery and the potential for a new romance.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Margaret (2011)

A teenage girl in New York City grapples with guilt and paranoia after a tragic accident. Convinced she may be responsible for a pedestrian's death, she becomes increasingly isolated and erratic. Her attempts to confess and seek forgiveness are met with frustration and misunderstanding, leading to a breakdown in her family and friendships as she confronts difficult truths about herself and the world around her.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

50/50 (2011)

After receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis, a young man named Joseph must come to terms with the possibility of mortality. He navigates the challenges of treatment and the emotional turmoil it brings, finding unexpected humor and moments of awkwardness alongside the fear and uncertainty. His relationships with friends, family, and a therapist are tested as he reconsiders his priorities and what truly matters in life.

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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Take Shelter (2011)

Haunted by disturbing dreams and a growing sense of dread, Curtis LaForche becomes increasingly fixated on building a storm shelter in his Ohio hometown. His wife, Sarah, and their young daughter are concerned by his erratic behavior and the financial strain of his obsession. As Curtis’s fear intensifies, he struggles to discern between his nightmares and reality, and must confront the possibility that his visions could be a warning of a devastating storm.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Courageous (2011)

Following a tragic loss, Sheriff's deputy Adam Mitchell embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, re-evaluating his priorities and faith. Inspired by his experience, Adam encourages his fellow officers to make a public commitment to prioritize their families and their faith. However, one officer struggles with personal temptations and questionable choices, testing the strength of their shared pledge and challenging the group's unity.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Inbred (2011)

They arrive seeking a quiet weekend, but their stay in the isolated Yorkshire village of Mortlake turns into a nightmarish ordeal. Four young offenders and the staff who escort them are met with a community that prides itself on secrecy. A seemingly minor clash with the locals quickly spirals into a blood‑soaked, deliriously twisted nightmare.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Vedi (2011)

Prabhakaran journeys from Tamil Nadu to Kolkata to fulfill a hidden agenda. He secures a college job, befriends Aishwarya, and meets Paro, with whom he quickly falls in love. Meanwhile, agents hired by Eswara Pandian and his son hunt him. A flashback reveals Prabhakaran’s true identity, exposing twists, a sibling rivalry and an underworld backdrop.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Snehaveedu (2011)

Ajayan is back home after a long time away and he is hoping to be with his mother for the rest of his life, but things go wrong when a young boy claims to be his son.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Sad ending

Force (2011)

A vengeful drug-dealer/gangster targets and terrorizes an entire police unit and their families.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Breakaway (2011)

Rajvinder Singh, a Toronto Sikh who’s loved hockey since age 12, shaves his hair, drops his turban and quits school to chase a pro career, incurring his father’s wrath, who wants him in the family business and to honor Sikh values. Facing ridicule from white players and pressure to play traditional games, he works as a truck driver for his uncle. He’s drawn to law student Melissa Winters, whose brother Dan agrees to coach him. When existing teams reject them, Rajvinder and fellow Sikh players form their own squad.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011)

Veluthambi, a young man hoping to secure a government post, ends up teaching a group of impoverished children in a remote village. When he discovers the kids have been forced into bonded labor, he resolves to challenge the entrenched exploitation, rally the community and fight for their freedom.

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Adventure · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Treasure Guards (2011)

While excavating a remote Jordanian desert site, maverick archaeologist Victoria Carter (Anna Friel) uncovers an ancient scroll concealed within the ruins of an old temple. The scroll is coded with the coordinates to the legendary Seal of Solomon, a relic said to have been given to King Solomon by God. As word spreads, Victoria finds herself racing against her estranged father, renowned archaeologist Teddy Carter, who is also determined to claim the priceless treasure.

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Tense tone · Happy ending

Saarathi (2011)

Raja, a humble auto‑driver, falls deeply for the spirited Rukmani and sets out to win her heart. Their budding romance is shattered when Rukmani is abruptly taken back to her village and forced into an arranged marriage with her relative Ajay. Determined, Raja battles social odds and distance, racing against time to rescue her and prove his love.

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Family · Light tone · Happy ending

Madatha Kaaja (2011)

Set in Vizag, Kalyan (Allari Naresh) works as a police informer keeping crime low. He falls for Swapna (Sneha) and wins her with clever tricks. The police task him with exposing two dons, KP and JP, and their Bangkok boss Nanda (Ashish Vidyarthi). Meanwhile, Swapna, JP’s daughter, is engaged to KP’s son (Subbaraju), intertwining love and danger.

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Action · Dark tone · Happy ending

Bunraku (2011)

In a future where firearms are obsolete, a traveler arrives in a town controlled by the brutal Nicola and his gang. He finds himself aligning with a samurai seeking vengeance and a cryptic bartender. Together, they challenge Nicola’s oppressive rule in a visually striking action film blending comic book aesthetics, Western influences, and samurai traditions, aiming to reclaim a sense of justice and honor.

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Horror · Dark tone · Happy ending

Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)

Two well-meaning but clueless hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, purchase a dilapidated cabin for a weekend getaway. A group of college students, misinterpreting their actions, believe them to be murderous backwoods criminals. A series of increasingly bizarre and unfortunate events ensues, leading to a bloody and chaotic misunderstanding as the students meet a series of gruesome, accidental ends. Tucker and Dale struggle to survive the escalating panic and clear their names, all while unintentionally causing more mayhem.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

My Joy (2011)

A truck driver's regular delivery route takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a police check, a war veteran, and a young woman, leading him to a remote village facing hardship and struggling to survive. The village's inhabitants are burdened by a troubled past, and the driver finds himself caught up in their complex lives. He witnesses the harsh realities of their existence and becomes intertwined with the fate of those living in this isolated, elemental world.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

A Thousand Kisses Deep (2011)

After an elderly tenant in her apartment building dies by suicide, a nurse is thrust into a surreal, time‑bending quest to untangle the woman’s hidden past. Guided by lingering secrets that only time can reveal, she retraces events, confronting buried regrets and striving to correct the mistakes that led to the tragic ending.

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Crime · Dark tone

The Gang of Oss (2011)

In 1930s Oss, Johanna realizes she must understand both her enemies and her allies before she can escape the town’s entrenched criminal networks. Determined to leave the gangs behind, each attempt to break free only pulls her deeper into the underworld, forcing her to confront loyalty, danger, and the high cost of change.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone

Mural (2011)

Zhu Xiaolian, a destitute scholar, journeys to the capital to sit for an imperial exam. En route, a captivating mural draws his attention, pulling him into the enchanting realm it portrays. Within this magical world he encounters fairies, experiences both love and hatred, and confronts the tensions of fantasy versus reality, and reflects his inner conflict.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Five Brides (2011)

In May 1945 a young Soviet pilot, Aleksey Kaverin, stationed in Germany, is ordered to return to Russia for a vacation, but his leave is contingent on bringing a bride—not only for himself but also for four of his comrades. He launches a frantic search for suitable women, sparking a series of comedic mishaps as he tries to pair each friend before the journey home.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Our Paradise (2011)

Vassili, an aging prostitute with sharp, dangerous instincts, discovers an unconscious young man in the Forest of Boulogne and brings him home. The two become lovers and partners in crime, working as a prostitution duo and stealing from their clients. As retaliation threats rise, they desperately flee Paris, beginning a precarious escape.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Baishe Srabon (2011)

A serial killer terrorizes Kolkata, leaving a trail of cryptic Bengali poetry at each murder scene. Stumped, the police enlist a seasoned, retired officer whose intuition and experience become crucial in decoding the verses and tracking down the elusive perpetrator. His past investigations give the team a unique edge as they race against time to prevent further killings.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Batman: Year One (2011)

A ruthless crime shatters a man's life and pushes him onto a path of outlaw justice. Wealthy playboy Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after his parents’ death, while seasoned Chicago cop Jim Gordon arrives to fight the city's entrenched corruption. Their parallel quests soon intersect, sparking the first clash against Gotham’s criminal underworld.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Ticket to Paradise (2011)

Eunice, a teenage girl fleeing her father's sexual harassment, meets Alejandro, a young rocker who broke into a drugstore and fled to Havana with two friends. They travel together in search of a promised paradise. Homeless during Cuba’s ‘special period’ of scarcity, they find an unexpected sanctuary in a local AIDS hospice, which becomes their unlikely refuge.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Hagstone Demon (2011)

Douglas Elmore, an alcoholic writer and caretaker, is haunted by visions of his dead wife and vengeful supernatural forces. As tenants die in his brownstone, he suspects Karna, a seductive homeless prostitute who sleeps in his basement by day and roams the city by night. Torn between obsession and becoming a murder suspect, Douglas must discover the source of the evil in the Hagstone building before his past destroys him.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Click (2011)

At sunset five restless children seek a place to spend the last daylight. Bored, they explore a towering, decaying building abandoned for years and standing alone, ignoring a foreboding warning. Inside, classic horror motifs force them to confront a deep fear of darkness, a discovery that may make this the last building they ever enter.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Long Branch (2011)

It’s too late to turn back. On a cold winter night, Lynn’s search for a one‑night stand takes an unexpected turn when the man she follows home lives two hours away by public transit, forcing her to confront the distance and decide whether to make the long journey.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Quest for Zhu (2011)

A heartwarming adventure follows four spirited hamster teens—Pipsqueak, Mr. Squiggles, Chunk, Num Nums and Stinker—as they set out to locate the mythical Palace of Zhu, convinced it holds the key to fulfilling their deepest wishes. Their journey whisks them across the whimsical Zhuniverse, testing friendship and courage.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Lloyd the Conqueror (2011)

Three male college students, must do battle against Derek the Unholy, a dark wizard who is determined to hold onto his title as champion of the Larpers.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Killer Elite (2011)

A former special forces agent, Danny, is forced to confront his past when his mentor, Hunter, is taken hostage by a clandestine military group. They embark on a dangerous mission across Australia, Paris, and London, battling ruthless operatives in a desperate attempt to rescue Hunter and dismantle the organization's operations. The thrilling chase becomes a fight for survival, testing their skills and forcing them to confront deadly adversaries.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Moneyball (2011)

Facing payroll constraints, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane seeks a competitive edge by employing an unconventional data-driven approach to player recruitment. Partnering with Yale economics graduate Peter Brand, Beane challenges traditional scouting methods, identifying undervalued players and transforming the team's strategy. Their innovative methods spark controversy and resistance within the organization as they strive for success against wealthier franchises.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Dolphin Tale (2011)

After a young dolphin suffers a life-altering injury from a crab trap, a dedicated community rallies to rescue and rehabilitate her. Winter, a resilient and inspiring dolphin, faces an uncertain future with significant damage to her tail. A team of experts and a determined boy work together to develop an innovative prosthetic, leading to a remarkable recovery that captures the hearts of people worldwide and promotes hope and compassion.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Abduction (2011)

A man surfaces unexpectedly from a fountain in Ho Chi Minh City, completely lacking any memory of who he is. Pursued by dangerous individuals, he must piece together his lost identity while evading those who want him captured. His journey takes him through unfamiliar surroundings as he desperately tries to uncover the secrets of his forgotten past and the reason why he's being hunted.

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Action · Dark tone · Happy ending

Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

Driven by outrage and compassion for the suffering children of war-torn East Africa, former outlaw Sam Childers abandons his previous life and dedicates himself to helping them. Ignoring the dangers, he establishes an orphanage within the territory controlled by the Lord's Resistance Army, a region where children are exploited and innocence is brutally threatened. His actions challenge the established order and place him in harm’s way as he fights to protect the vulnerable.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

@urFRENZ (2011)

Catharine, depressed and withdrawn, meets a secretive boy online who draws her out of her shell. In a world of cliques and digital drama she can’t tell if he’s a suitor or a stalker. Their uncertain bond fuels obsession, denial and deceit, pushing her toward a point of no return. Inspired by the director’s experience raising a teenage daughter, the film tackles bullying and cyber‑bullying, a hot‑button issue for parents.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

We Can’t Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia (2011)

A young Japanese man named Kota Tanaka (Osamu Mukai) works to raise money and then build an elementary school in Cambodia.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Mausam (2011)

A war, religious conflicts, and misunderstandings create obstacles for a couple of different faiths.

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