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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Soul Food (1997)

A young boy and his mother relocate and find themselves living in a unique apartment building. There, he develops an unexpected friendship with Olga, a reserved woman in her forties who lives below them. Their unlikely bond transcends their age difference, revealing the strength of human connection and the importance of belonging.

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Romance · Light tone · Happy ending

Trojan War (1997)

She has just 24 hours to prove she’s the one for Brad, who is about to spend a night with his dream girl but discovers he has no condom. Determined, Brad scours the city for one, facing a series of comedic obstacles, all while remaining unaware that his best friend Leah secretly loves him.

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Crime · Bleak tone · Sad ending

Face (1997)

Ray, an aging former socialist, turns to bank robbery after witnessing the collapse of socialism in 1980s Britain. He joins a crew of other washed‑up criminals and pulls off one job too many. The gang's loyalty crumbles as members betray each other, sparking a murderous flurry of recriminations.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Bombshell (1997)

Characters in a bio technological firm utilize nanotechnology (miniature, smart robots) to control others for their own good.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Edge (1997)

A group of nine female filmmakers collaborate on a unique project exploring the complexities of women's mental health. Through a blend of dramatic, comedic, and fantastical storytelling, the film aims to illuminate the often-overlooked emotional experiences of women, offering a compassionate and insightful perspective on their struggles and journeys.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Ice Storm (1997)

In the late 1970s, a seemingly perfect suburban family experiences a crisis as Thanksgiving nears. The father, Ben, embarks on an affair seeking excitement beyond his routine, while his adolescent daughter, Wendy, explores her own burgeoning sexuality and navigates a complex world of secrets and experimentation. The unraveling exposes the underlying tensions and dissatisfaction within the family and the community.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

Paws (1997)

Some heroes are all talk. A talking Terrier with impressive computer skills teams up with two youngsters to stop a million dollars from falling into the wrong hands.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

In & Out (1997)

After a whirlwind romance, Pierre and Penelope find themselves in an extraordinary situation: they’re trapped in each other’s bodies. Having decided to keep their affair platonic, the couple must now navigate the complications of their swapped lives. This comedic exploration delves into themes of love, identity, and the unpredictable nature of relationships as they try to find a way to reverse the unusual predicament.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Wishmaster (1997)

After a centuries‑old Djinn is unwittingly freed from his tomb, he obsessively pursues the woman who released him, intent on harvesting her soul. By doing so he hopes to open a portal that will unleash his fellow Djinn, allowing them to conquer the world.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

A Thousand Acres (1997)

Best friends. Bitter rivals. Sisters. The lives of an Iowa farmer’s three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family’s fertile farm.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Mohabbat (1997)

Rohit and Gaurav become best friends. Both unknowingly fall in love with the same woman.

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Fantasy · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Photographing Fairies (1997)

In a realm that feels as close as a heartbeat, grieving photographer Charles Castle mourns his late bride and serves as a war photographer in the trenches. After the war, haunted by loss, he receives photos claimed to show fairies. His search leads him to the peaceful village of Burkinwell, where hidden secrets lurk beneath the calm surface.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Nenette and Boni (1997)

A pizza maker's quiet life is unexpectedly changed when his rebellious teenage sister, Nenette, seeks refuge from her boarding school. Her sudden appearance disrupts his routine and brings a wave of complicated emotions as he learns she is pregnant. The revelation forces Boni to confront his own life choices and re-evaluate his priorities, leading to a poignant exploration of family and responsibility.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

L.A. Confidential (1997)

In 1950s Los Angeles, a web of corruption ensnares police officers and powerful figures alike. Three ambitious detectives—Jack Vincennes, Bud White, and Daryl Easley—find themselves entangled in a complex case involving murder, conspiracy, and blackmail. Each man carries his own demons and motivations as they navigate the dangerous world of LAPD, struggling with ambition, guilt, and the blurred lines between justice and the law. Their pursuit of the truth uncovers a dark underbelly of Hollywood and the city's elite.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)

Meenakshi who is confused between the word her father had given to Akhilachandran and her love.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Firelight (1997)

In 1838, governess Elisabeth bears a child for an anonymous English landowner to clear her father's debts, then surrenders the baby. Seven years later she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate, only to learn the child's father, Charles Godwin, is the same man. She must now teach her own daughter, keeping their bond secret.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Eighteen Springs (1997)

In 1930s Shanghai, a young office girl falls in love with a factory worker in the same company.

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Documentary · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

As Time Goes By (1997)

A 1997 documentary that forms part of the Taiwan‑produced series “Personal Memoir of Hong Kong”. It serves as both a self‑portrait of its creator and a broader depiction of Hong Kong’s society, culture and political atmosphere during the four decades leading up to the 1997 handover of the territory from the United Kingdom to China.

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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending

The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)

After a swarm of leaf‑eating dinosaurs destroys the valley, Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie and Spike set out to find a new home. Their journey takes them to a lush, uncharted island where they meet friendly, unfamiliar species and discover new dangers before returning home.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

The Game (1997)

This film explores the complex world of the Tudor dynasty, charting its course from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. Witness over a century of dramatic events, including intense power struggles, significant battles, and the ruthless ambition of key figures vying for control. The story reveals the turbulent relationships and pivotal moments that shaped this era of English history.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

A Self-Made Hero (1997)

A disillusioned young man, Albert Dehousse, leaves his small town after uncovering troubling secrets about his family. Initially denied military service, he travels to Paris and joins the French Resistance. Driven by a desire for recognition and validation in the turbulent years following the war, Albert fabricates heroic stories and reinvents himself, blurring the lines between reality and manufactured glory.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Aberration (1997)

After a field researcher discovers a baffling disappearance of small wildlife, he meets May, a recluse living in a nearby cabin. She reports a swarm of tiny creatures infesting her home, believing them to be rodents. Investigation reveals they are rapidly evolving lizards that hunt any size prey, including humans, turning the forest into a nightmare.

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History · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Artemisia (1997)

Her passion for painting reshaped art history, chronicling Artemisia Gentileschi (1593‑1653), one of the first celebrated female artists. The film follows her youth under the guidance of her father, painter Orazio Gentileschi, her drive to master painting, and her rise as a groundbreaking creator whose works, such as Judith Slaying Holofernes, challenged a male‑dominated world.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Rizal in Dapitan (1997)

Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled to Dapitan from 1892 to 1896, the final four years of his life. He referred to the town as a “beautiful cage,” the longest imprisonment he ever endured. Though the period left him feeling disoriented, he never lost his mind. In Dapitan he kept studying, made discoveries, and maintained active correspondence with friends, scientists and doctors abroad.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Swept from the Sea (1997)

After a shipwreck, Russian émigré Yanko Goorall, the sole survivor, staggers onto a 19th‑century English farm. The locals distrust him, but servant Amy Foster offers compassion, nursing him back to health. He grows close to Dr. James Kennedy, and a tender romance blossoms between Yanko and Amy.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Kitchen Party (1997)

When a group of teenagers throw a classic Canadian house‑party, they become unexpectedly trapped in the kitchen by an immaculate living‑room carpet, forcing the night to unfold in a cramped space. Meanwhile, their parents host a dinner gathering where suburban politeness unravels, revealing the same childish fixations that drive their kids.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

Perfect Body (1997)

Obsessed with perfection, young gymnast Andie Bradley nearly starves herself to realize her dream of making the Olympic gymnastics team.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Alarmist (1997)

Young Tommy Hudler jumps into a job selling security systems and quickly becomes a top salesman. At first everything looks easy and profitable, but as he settles into the role he uncovers hidden layers to the business and begins to suspect that his charismatic boss, Heinrich, is involved in far more dubious activities than he lets on, forcing Tommy to confront a potentially dangerous truth.

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Horror · Tense tone

Ravager (1997)

When the seal fails, terror erupts. A small passenger vessel crash‑lands on a barren stretch of Earth. While hunting for a vital mineral needed for their survival, the crew uncovers a concealed cache of military bio‑weapon surplus. One passenger becomes infected, his behavior turning violent and murderous, escalating the danger for the whole group.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

The Hanging Garden (1997)

After a decade away, William—once an overweight, troubled teenager—returns to the family house in search of home. He left without a word, now a fit, well‑adjusted gay man living in the city. The reunion forces the ghosts of his painful adolescence to surface, leaving him increasingly unhinged as old wounds color the present lives of his family.

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Thriller · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Gravesend (1997)

Four friends spend a frantic Saturday night in Gravesend trying to raise the money needed to conceal an accidental family death. As the night wears on, tempers flare, fights erupt, and their desperation deepens, turning a desperate scramble into a tense, high‑stakes ordeal.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Fire Down Below (1997)

In a small American town, the death of an EPA agent sparks a dangerous investigation. Undercover operative Jack Taggart is sent to infiltrate the community and uncover a deadly secret surrounding coal magnate Orin Hanner Sr. Taggart risks his own life as he exposes Hanner's disregard for the environment and the safety of the town’s residents, uncovering a conspiracy that puts many innocent lives in jeopardy.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Heaven’s Burning (1997)

Vengeance knows no mercy. In Sydney, newly‑wedded Midori spends her honeymoon with husband Yukio, though she loves him not. She fakes her own kidnapping to escape, but her lover never shows. She goes to a bank for cash, becoming a hostage in a robbery. Getaway driver Colin rescues her, and they flee while police, Yukio and robbers give chase.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Chinese Box (1997)

The story of Hong Kong, from New Year’s Day to June 30th, 1997, when the British left their colony and turned it over to the People’s Republic of China.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Ambiguous ending

Ossos (1997)

After a suicidal teenage girl gives birth, she entrusts her newborn to its troubled, deadbeat father, hoping he will keep the child safe. His violent behavior drags the story through the bleak, crumbling shantytown they inhabit, exposing the harsh reality of their desperate lives.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Six Ways to Sunday (1997)

There are worse crimes than killing someone. Harry Odum, an 18‑year‑old henpecked mother’s boy with a violent temper, lives in Youngstown, Ohio. After impressing a local Jewish‑Mafia boss, he is recruited as a hit man and teams up with crack‑addicted Arnie Finklestein, thrust into the brutal underworld together.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Nerrukku Ner (1997)

Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

A Better Place (1997)

A high school outcast new to town becomes friends with a violent loner still haunted by the death of his parents.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Mrs. Dalloway (1997)

As Clarissa Dalloway prepares for a soirée, she reflects on her younger days. Married to a legislator and a figure in London’s high‑society circles, she meets the troubled war veteran Septimus Warren Smith, whose plight recalls her past romance with Peter Walsh. Flashbacks show a youthful Clarissa exploring the possibilities she once imagined with Peter.

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Fantasy · Dark tone · Happy ending

Kull the Conqueror (1997)

Courage conquers all. Barbarian Kull ascends the throne after defeating the former king in battle. To reclaim the crown, the former king’s heirs resurrect the witch queen Akivasha, a fearsome sorceress. However, Akivasha has her own designs for the throne, and only Kull stands in her way.

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