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Luv Ka The End movie poster

Comedy · Tense tone · Happy ending

Luv Ka The End (2011)

Rhea, the girl‑next‑door, falls for Luv Nanda, a wealthy, popular college student. When they try to take their relationship to the next level, Rhea learns Luv isn’t as kind as she believed. Determined to get even, she hatches a plan to bring him down over a wild, single night, and the friends end up confronting love, life and friendship.

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Seniors movie poster

Mystery · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Seniors (2011)

Four longtime friends return to college after a fourteen‑year break, enrolling to finish their studies. As they adjust to campus life, they stumble upon a long‑buried secret that draws them into a mysterious investigation, forcing them to confront hidden truths while juggling their education.

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Engeyum Kadhal movie poster

Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Engeyum Kadhal (2011)

Kamal, a young billionaire, lives by the rule “no love, no commitments, no disappointments.” He works relentlessly for eleven months and then takes a month off. Kayal, a talented violinist who believes in true love and Indian culture, reads the case files of her father Rajasekhar’s small detective agency in France. When Rajasekhar is hired to investigate a girlfriend’s mysterious lover, he discovers she is dating Kamal. The jealous client, Sonu, decides to kill both his girlfriend and Kamal, setting the two worlds on a collision course.

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The Colors of the Mountain movie poster

Drama · Bittersweet tone

The Colors of the Mountain (2011)

Set against the stunning beauty of the Colombian countryside, this story follows Manuel and Julián, two close friends facing the hardships of rural life. Their friendship is put to the test when a lost football rolls into a dangerous minefield. Determined to retrieve it, they embark on a challenging journey that forces them to confront unexpected obstacles and rediscover what truly matters.

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Passion Play movie poster

Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Passion Play (2011)

A former jazz musician finds himself coerced into transporting a peculiar carnival exhibit for a dangerous gangster. He soon becomes entangled in a perilous chase, desperately trying to outwit a relentless killer. As he struggles to survive, the possibility of redemption becomes intertwined with a gritty story of love and survival in a world of danger.

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Last Night movie poster

Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Last Night (2011)

In the bustling city of New York, Joanna and Michael Reed appear to have it all, but their marriage faces an unexpected crisis. A single night unravels their seemingly perfect life as Joanna begins to question her husband’s fidelity and the foundations of their relationship. Secrets and betrayals emerge, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths and examine the fragility of their bond.

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Daydream Nation movie poster

Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Daydream Nation (2011)

After her family relocates from the city to a rural area, seventeen-year-old Caroline Wexler struggles to adjust to her new surroundings. Feeling isolated and disconnected from her classmates, she finds herself drawn to the captivating Mr. Anderson, a charismatic teacher. A complex relationship develops between them, further complicated by the involvement of a troubled student named Lupe. Caroline must confront difficult emotions and navigate a delicate situation as she tries to find her place in this unfamiliar world.

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Hobo with a Shotgun movie poster

Action · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

In a crime-ridden city overwhelmed by corruption, a down-on-his-luck hobo seeks a peaceful existence. His plans are shattered as he's drawn into a brutal fight for survival against ruthless gangs and a corrupt land developer. Finding a fleeting sense of hope in a pawn shop's discarded lawn mower, he ultimately chooses rebellion, taking up a shotgun with only two shells to confront the escalating violence and protect the innocent.

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Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story movie poster

History · Light tone · Happy ending

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2011)

This documentary explores the surprising and intense world of competitive Monopoly. It follows players from across the globe as they vie for the title of World Champion, revealing the complex strategies and unexpected moments that define the game. The film also delves into the history of the iconic board game and examines its lasting cultural impact.

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Punished movie poster

Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Punished (2011)

Real‑estate magnate Wong Ho‑Chiu (Anthony Wong) is devastated when his daughter Daisy (Janice Man) is abducted and murdered. He commissions his loyal bodyguard Chor (Richie Ren) to hunt down the kidnappers and avenge her, demanding each execution be filmed. After Chor tracks the last culprit, Wong decides to kill the man himself, but learning details of the perpetrator’s past gives him pause.

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Haunted-3D movie poster

Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Haunted-3D (2011)

India’s first stereoscopic 3D film follows a realtor who, while touring an eerie mansion, is joined by two ghostly presences. As he explores the house, he uncovers a violent tragedy that occurred years earlier. The spirits transport him back in time, giving him a chance to prevent the deadly event and alter the mansion’s dark legacy.

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Hudugaru movie poster

Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Hudugaru (2011)

The story revolves around three friends who are desperately looking out for suitable job opportunities. Their lives get devastated when they try to unite two lovers.

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The Monkey’s Paw movie poster

Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Monkey’s Paw (2011)

Be careful what you wish for! An adaptation of the short story. Set in England in 1936.

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Sunny movie poster

Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Sunny (2011)

A group of seven girls forge a tight bond in high school, sharing the brightest moments of their youth. Twenty‑five years later, life has scattered them, but when one of the friends lies dying in the hospital, she implores each of them to come together for a final meeting, prompting a poignant reunion that revisits their shared past.

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Hell movie poster

Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Hell (2011)

In the course of one afternoon, Raphael’s paradise turns into a spiral of guilt and paranoia.

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The Makioka Sisters (1983) movie poster

Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Makioka Sisters (1983) (2011)

Set in pre-war Japan, this film follows the lives of four sisters whose family's kimono business struggles to survive. As the seasons change, they grapple with tradition and modernity, facing personal desires and societal expectations. The story explores the complexities of family, the weight of cultural heritage, and the poignant realities of a changing world, ultimately revealing the intertwined fates of these sisters.

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Waking Madison movie poster

Mystery · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Waking Madison (2011)

What is Real? A woman suffering from multiple personality disorder tries to piece back together her life.

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Megan Is Missing movie poster

Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Megan Is Missing (2011)

Fourteen‑year‑old Megan and her best friend Amy are inseparable, spending hours online posting videos and chatting with strangers. When Megan meets a guy named Josh through the chat and agrees to meet him, she disappears the next day, never to be found. The film draws on real child‑abduction cases.

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Avatar movie poster

Horror · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Avatar (2011)

After her father’s death in a car crash when she was ten, Michiko lives with her mother, Kyoko. Now a second‑year high‑school student, she receives her first cellphone as a birthday gift and is thrilled to finally have one. However, classmate and classroom “queen” Taeko pressures her to join the social‑networking site AvaQ, thrusting her into a new online world.

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Fast Five movie poster

Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Fast Five (2011)

Dom Toretto and Brian O'Conner reunite in Rio de Janeiro to execute a daring heist, targeting $100 million in stolen money. They find themselves pursued by a determined federal agent and a powerful drug lord, leading to a high-stakes chase through the city. Utilizing their expert driving skills and resourcefulness, the crew navigates dangerous situations while trying to evade capture and secure their freedom.

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Prom movie poster

Drama · Light tone · Happy ending

Prom (2011)

As prom night draws near, a group of high school students find their relationships tested and new connections forged. Nova Prescott grapples with a growing attraction to someone who presents a significant challenge to her plans for the big night. Meanwhile, Mei and Tyler harbor secrets that threaten to surface. The anticipation and insecurity surrounding this one unforgettable night lead friends to confront difficult emotions and unexpected possibilities.

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Joint Body movie poster

Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Joint Body (2011)

A parolee, cut off by his ex‑wife and denied contact with his young daughter, spirals into a precarious new life. He forms a bond with a solitary, troubled woman, rescues her from an unexpected attacker, and must confront his own demons while eluding the authorities and questioning his freedom.

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The Speed of Thought movie poster

Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

The Speed of Thought (2011)

They know everything but the truth. Joshua Lazarus (Nick Stahl), a telepath raised in an NSA foster home, works for the government using his abilities. The agency claims his powers are a side effect of Widmann’s Disease, destined to drive him insane and kill him. When he meets a woman with similar abilities (Mía Maestro) who shows no signs of the disease, he must confront the agency’s deception and his fate.

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Nenu Naa Rakshasi movie poster

Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Nenu Naa Rakshasi (2011)

Is suicide merely a temporary escape that people treat as a permanent solution? Abhi (RaNa) is a sharpshooter and killer who murders for money. Meenakshi (Ileana), a coffee‑shop employee, hides a dark habit: she records the final moments of people attempting suicide and uploads the footage to the Internet, revealing their intersecting lives.

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Chalo Dilli movie poster

Comedy · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Chalo Dilli (2011)

When investment banker Mihika misses her flight to Delhi, she encounters the loquacious Manu Gupta. To catch her connection, she reluctantly joins his impromptu road trip, enduring his nonstop chatter and eccentric antics as they race toward the capital, testing her patience and adaptability.

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Legend of the Millennium Dragon movie poster

Animation · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011)

A spectacular journey follows shy middle‑schooler Jun, who is thrust from an ordinary life into a mysterious past teeming with monsters, dragons and hidden powers. Through extraordinary battles and adventures, he transforms into the reluctant hero destined to confront evil and restore harmony to the world.

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Vaanam movie poster

Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Vaanam (2011)

Each grappling with personal crises—the slum cable‑operator, the runaway prostitute, the indebted woman, the aspiring musician, and a grief‑stricken Muslim man—find themselves trapped together in a hospital that is suddenly besieged by terrorists, forcing them to confront fear and unite for survival.

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That's What I Am movie poster

Comedy · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

That's What I Am (2011)

In 1960s California, a timid 12-year-old named Andy Nichol finds his quiet life disrupted when he's partnered with the popular and unconventional "Big G" for a vital school project. Initially hesitant, Andy gradually sees beyond Big G's quirky personality, uncovering a kind, intelligent, and empathetic person. Through their collaboration, Andy learns the importance of accepting differences and finding connection with those who seem unlike him, ultimately broadening his perspective on friendship and individuality.

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Dylan Dog: Dead of Night movie poster

Mystery · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011)

In the shadowy underbelly of New Orleans, private investigator Dylan Dog confronts the undead, tackling mysteries that defy explanation. Accompanied by his loyal assistant Marcus, he navigates a world of supernatural secrets where the boundaries of life and death are constantly tested. As Dylan investigates, he uncovers a disturbing truth, blurring the line between justice and vengeance in this darkly comedic thriller.

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Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil movie poster

Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011)

When Hansel and Gretel are kidnapped, Red Puckett must put aside her sword-fighting skills and undergo secret spy training. Teaming up with the Big Bad Wolf, an unexpected ally, she sets out on a dangerous mission. Their goal is to rescue the siblings and confront the dark forces responsible, navigating a perilous journey filled with challenges and unexpected twists.

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The Robber movie poster

Biography · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Robber (2011)

A talented marathon runner leads a secret life, driven by a desire for speed and risk. By day, he competes and strives for victory on the track. By night, he masterminds and executes audacious bank heists. His exceptional athleticism enables increasingly daring crimes, as he navigates a dangerous double existence where competition and criminal pursuit intertwine.

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13 Assassins movie poster

Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

13 Assassins (2011)

During feudal Japan, a skilled samurai is tasked with assembling a group of twelve assassins to eliminate a ruthless lord. This young nobleman, brother to the Shogun, has been terrorizing the populace with impunity. The film follows their meticulous planning and preparation as they confront the lord and his formidable protectors, culminating in an intense and prolonged battle sequence that pushes the boundaries of action cinema.

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The Lost Bladesman movie poster

Action · Tense tone · Sad ending

The Lost Bladesman (2011)

Amid the Three Kingdoms turmoil, warlord Cao Cao—secret power behind the emperor—coerces the legendary warrior Guan Yu by seizing his beloved Qi Lan. After Guan Yu helps Cao Cao crush his rivals, he departs with Qi Lan to reunite with Liu Bei. Now deemed a threat, Guan Yu is pursued by imperial forces and must battle countless enemies to survive.

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Shor in the City movie poster

Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Shor in the City (2011)

Various residents and career-criminals face challenges in crime-laden Mumbai.

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Laddaland movie poster

Drama · Tense tone · Sad ending

Laddaland (2011)

When a family moves into the quiet community of Laddaland, they soon learn the streets are haunted by a vengeful spirit. Unsettling noises, violent apparitions and sudden accidents begin to terrorize them, pushing each member toward madness as they decide whether to stay and confront the horror or flee the neighborhood.

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In Love and the War movie poster

Drama · Bittersweet tone · Sad ending

In Love and the War (2011)

In June 1950, shortly after the Korean War begins, a unit of North Korean troops enters a quiet South Korean village. Captain Jeong‑woong declares they are there to liberate the people, while secretly hunting suspected reactionaries. The villagers, and Seol‑hee—abandoned on her wedding day—extend warm hospitality to stay in the soldiers’ favor. Bonds.

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Sniper: Reloaded movie poster

War · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Sniper: Reloaded (2011)

In the heart of the Congolese jungle, Marine Sergeant Brandon Beckett—son of legendary U.S. Marine sniper Thomas Beckett—teams up with his father’s former protégé, played by Billy Zane, to locate a mysterious, deadly sniper. They race against time to stop the assassin before he claims his next victim.

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March of the Dinosaurs movie poster

Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

March of the Dinosaurs (2011)

Set 70 million years ago in the Cretaceous of North America, the animated docudrama follows a young Edmontosaurus named Scar and his herd as they trek southward to escape the harsh winter. Along the journey the film weaves in the latest paleontological research, depicting feathered tyrannosaurs and other newly discovered dinosaur traits.

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Roadkill movie poster

Thriller · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Roadkill (2011)

Six friends embark on a road‑trip across Ireland, but after they unintentionally run down an elderly woman, a group of gypsies curse them. The curse manifests as a terrifying flying creature that relentlessly stalks the group, determined to kill everyone.

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Cinema Verite movie poster

Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Cinema Verite (2011)

In 1973 the Loud family of Santa Barbara became the first true TV phenomenon, long before rock stars or daytime talk‑show fights. Cinema Verité explores the making of the pioneering documentary “An American Family,” revealing how the series turned the Louds into national icons and launched the reality‑tv genre.

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