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Themes: | unlikely friendshipsamuraifaithdeath of fathermagicfuneral |
Locations: | japanvillage |
Characters: | japaneselittle boypriestdoctorfather son relationship |
Period: | world war two |
Story: | hiroshima japanto do listjapanese immigrantprisoner of warclass photographthrowing a stonethrowing a stone at a windowreference to pearl harborhiroshimalistyoung boyracial discriminationatomic bombbootsgarage β¦loss of fatherreunionspiritualitytheatervoice overprisonerjailsurprise endingphotographflashback (See All) |
The story is set in 1947, following a long-retired Holmes living in a Sussex village with his housekeeper and her young son. But then he finds himself haunted by 30-year old case. Holmes memory isn't what it used to be, so he only remembers fragments of the case: a confrontation with an angry husban β¦d, a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife. (Read More)
Themes: | deathsuicidememoryangergriefsurveillancedeath of wife |
Locations: | japanvillagehospitalbeachrestauranttrainlondon englandrural settingseaenglandtunneltrain station |
Characters: | japaneselittle boydoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipsoldierdetectivewriterasianmother |
Period: | 1940s1910syear 1947 |
Story: | hiroshimatheatervoice overphotographflashbackcharacter name in titlebased on noveltwo word titletitle spoken by charactermirrorletterbookswimmingold manambulance β¦bridgewidowgraveuniformpoisonstorytellingcountrysidefilm within a filmcinemaprivate detectiveperiod in titlefireplacefamewatching a movielossaudiencesheepfollowing someoneretirementold agesonhousekeeperpolice inspectormiscarriagemelancholymemory lossasiabeing followedconfusionnotebookbeeharmonicabusiness cardperfumeshocksome scenes in black and whiteallergygravestoneritemailmanmagnifying glassinspectorhorse and wagonsherlock holmestop hatmusic teachercheckhit by a trainpassenger trainnestchestoil lampwaspbeehivescreenpalm readingbuggybee stingbeekeepermusic lessonreality vs fantasywanting a babymother son conflictelderly protagonisttaxidermistlibrary booksearch for truthwar widowsussex englandforged signaturerevealing the truthwasp stinggrowing oldhoneybeereference to the prodigal sonunsolved casewasp nestwhite cliffs of doveraccomplishmentstone circlewasp attacknonagenarian (See All) |
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese β¦ airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of ageepic |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipsurrealismsuicidebetrayalprisonescapemilitaryrobberyracismthefttheatredyingcourage β¦starvation (See All) |
Locations: | japanhospitalchurchswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneboatbicyclewatershiptruckbaseballchinaairplane runway |
Characters: | japanesedoctorfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfriendsingerteenage boyteachernursestudentthiefreference to godchineseamerican β¦u.s. soldierjapanese soldierchinese soldier (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940s |
Story: | hiroshima japanprisoner of waratomic bombprisonerphotographbased on novelbloodgunkissfightexplosionsingingpartychasebased on true story β¦cryingsongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodface slapbattleswordshootingtearssunglassesdead bodypianobritishsurvivalcandlebridgenunno opening creditsradiocoffinbathgraveyardcigar smokinglimousinepilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecostumesuitcasestatuetankflowerspursuitgardensleepingfireworksrefugeeclass differenceshaterecord playerchesspoempirategolffalling down stairsgrenadeflyingrace relationsfaintingcomic booksurvivorrecordinghong kongstealingsergeantexploding buildingwristwatchmobculture clashtennisdead womanmilkstreet lifetokyo japanbombingchild's point of viewbraveryu.s. armykatana swordchild protagonisthungerevacuationheavenaviationdead childfrustrationparachutechoirsoulcapturestadiumdead woman with eyes opencoincrowdatheistchauffeurmudphilippinespiano playerdormitorychocolatebarbed wirepeasantharbordockstonestreet marketcorporal punishmentabandoned housesingaporeblack marketharmonicashoecostume partystethoscopecolonialismhead injurykitefeverteethu.s. navyluckorchestral music scorebettingcadillacair raidradio newssurrendermovie camerapotatou.s. air forceexploding airplaneeyesfleeingfootprintmotorcycle with a sidecarricepowpretending to be deadpick axearmy lifepearl harborweldingtrademodel airplaneparatrooperjapanese armyconey island brooklyn new york citycountry clubscavengercaninginnocence lostsalutestarving childseparation from familyinternment campwatchtowerabandoned shipshanghai chinawaterfrontjapanese occupationkite flyingokinawa japancholeraboys' choirvitaminchinese armywreathfleetnagasaki japanmarblestoy airplanefaucetreference to franklin d rooseveltsoldier of fortunebartertin canarchgocartoxenfar eastmangosymphonic music scoreindochinastealing from a dead bodyproteinreference to norman rockwellsalt minecooliedeath marchtextile milldysenterylegless manyangtze riverbridge the card gamemosquito netair droprear end car accidentmusic score features choirboy sopranoid tagjapanese air forcedowned airplaneaircraft explosiongolf shoesjapanese surrender (See All) |
In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial β¦Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artsepic |
Themes: | samuraideath of fathermurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidepoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessredemptionexecution β¦hopevengeancecourageself sacrifice (See All) |
Mood: | gorerainnightmareambiguous endingsavage |
Locations: | japanvillagerestaurantforestsnowwoodssan francisco california |
Characters: | japanesefather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierwarriorreference to godnative americanalcoholicex soldiermilitary officer β¦samurai swordsamurai warrior (See All) |
Period: | winter19th century1800s1870s |
Story: | loss of fatherspiritualityprisonerflashbackbloodviolencegunkissfightknifepistolfirevoice over narrationcryingshootout β¦beatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkbattleswordmaskrifleheld at gunpointtearshand to hand combatprayercombatshot in the backdecapitationassassinsword fightmassacrestabbingwomanthroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestapologysevered headno opening creditsbathshot in the legshot in the foreheadflash forwardlegendbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backfired from the jobperson on fireattackninjakicked in the faceu.s. presidentshot in the shoulderdeath of brothertragic eventdeath of sonneck breakingthreatened with a knifeshot in the armgeneralsacrificesubtitled scenebattlefieldchild murdercivil wartraitordestinycaptaindestructionbow and arrowspearmass murdercaptivestabbed in the stomachtemplesergeantblockbusterrebelsevered handrebelliongenocidehonorcompassionmonkcolonelsocial commentarycannonbuddhistbarefootreverse footagetokyo japanimaginationbraveryu.s. armykatana swordministerstabbed in the throathatredironystabbed in the neckstabbed in the legdark heromeditationslaughterarmortigertribeknife throwingbetloss of husbandtragic herodeath of loved oneloss of brothergatling gunarrogancepalaceshamedrugged drinktranslatorblood on camera lensbeheadingkatanagreekirish americanshot in the neckwar heroremorsejournalforeigneridealismstabbed in the armemperortheatre productionshot in the eyerailroadpremonitionheritagestreet fightbayonetheld captiveamerican civil warkarmahead cut offstabbed in the shouldershot in the throattragic pastpatriotmilitary trainingspitting bloodwarlordsurrendershot through a doorwinchester riflesecret pastpacific oceanbrother in lawlast standcutting hairretreatdefeatdojofalling off a roofwisdomchopstickshand cut offpersianjapanese culturedead husbandstabbed in the sidedutyjidai gekirickshawsideshowambiguitycounciljapanese armyscalpinginter culturalenglish subtitles in originalfriendly firecalligraphytroubled youthbowljapanese flaglancesuicidal tendencymedal of honoru.s. civil warunreliable narratorhara kirilieutenant colonelstitchesarrow in chestbowingsabresakecherry blossomwarrior racecavalry chargeknife in backseppukuthrown from a horsedishonorregimentsea voyagelinguistu.s. cavalryspring the seasonsword throwingcode of honorhiding in a treeyokohama japancentennialcoolieantique gunshot through the chestscalpsheathreference to george armstrong custerbokkenmilitary disciplinethrowing a speartribal leaderdelegationhowitzertroubled mindyear 1877 (See All) |
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common except for their terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their bucket list. I β¦n the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find joy in life. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | faithfuneraldeathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriagemoneydrinkingobsessioncancerillnessdyingphilosophy |
Locations: | hospitalrestaurantairplanelos angeles californiabathtubtaxiroad tripcourtroomafricaroad movie |
Characters: | doctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendtattoosingerprostitutenursereference to godex husband ex wife relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationship |
Story: | to do listlistphotographguncigarette smokingsingingthree word titletelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongcorpsemirrorwatching tv β¦lettervomitingtearsdead bodycafeprayerorgyold manmountainno opening creditsanimalroommatejourneyold womancoffeelimousinehotel roomprologuebusinessmanchampagnetentflowerscourtterminal illnesssurgeryhypodermic needletold in flashbackhong kongelephantmale bondinginterracial friendshipmechanicbuddymobile phoneegyptmillionairecard playinglaughterlionparachutebelief in godvoice over letterfamily dinnermarital problemviolinistearphonescremationhomecomingstreet marketrace carbillionaireno title at beginningbubble bathpyramidbleedingbeliefauto mechanicashesgurneytibetfirst person narrationcar racingcoughing bloodprivate jetreturning homeceomountain climbingmortalityracetrackbrain tumorchemotherapyskydivingsurgical operationfather daughter reuniontriviabuddy moviewish fulfillmentcairo egyptbrain surgeryreference to oprah winfreyeulogyzebranarration from the gravereference to walt disneytanzaniahospital visitsafarihimalayasbumper cartaj mahalshaving headmount everesttoilet bowlgreat wall of chinamile high clubbusiness meetingcaviarmedical treatmentjohannesburg south africamountain climbercollege dropoutelderly protagonistsavannahblack white relationsreference to nikola teslafrench rivieraelectric razortin canabused wifecote d'azurwealthy manoncologistreference to chuck berryreference to michelle pfeiffercathetergin rummygreat pyramidreference to herbert hooverlife expectancythings to do before you dietv quiz showreference to spiro agnewveldtaperitiflegal hearingmalignant tumorreference to marconi (See All) |
The life of 'Louis Zamperini' (qv), an Olympic athlete who joined the armed forces during the second world war. Only to be captured by the Japanese navy after a plane crash in the Pacific. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.
Themes: | torturestarvation |
Locations: | japanbeachseaprison camp |
Characters: | japanesebrother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officerphotographeramericanjapanese soldierjapanese military |
Period: | world war two1940s |
Story: | prisoner of warprisonerflashbackf ratedbased on novelbloodmale nudityone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested malegunbased on true storytitle directed by femalevomitingrunning β¦islandmale pubic hairsurvivaldeath of friendfishfishingracial slurgunshottraininghairy chestwhat happened to epilogueloss of friendcampbarefoot malesharkcrying manplaneolympicstitle at the endgunfireman cryingforced to stripplane crashraftfilm cameraseagullcrash landingin medias resu.s. air forcecoalweight lossstarvingrunnershark attackflash camerapacific oceanends with biographical notesemaciationjapanese armyolympiansunburnlifeboatlarge format cameragreat white sharklost at seawoman directorsportsimperial japanolympic athleteraw meatman forced to stripends with real life photospow campworld war1936 olympicstaken prisoner (See All) |
The story of two Catholic missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) - at a time when Catholicism was outlawed and their presence forbidden.
Themes: | faithbetrayaltorturereligious persecution |
Locations: | japanboat |
Characters: | christianityreligious icon |
Period: | 17th century |
Story: | voice overprisonerjailbased on novelbloodone word titlebare chested maletitle spoken by characterbased on true storyvoice over narrationcatsworddeath of friendsevered headdrowning β¦confessioncrosscaptivebeardcrying manman cryingbeheadingdoubthead cut offmartyrmassthirstloinclothrosaryno music during end creditsportuguesesilvercrisis of faithmartyrdomtraderjesuit1630sshogunatejesuit priestapostasy (See All) |
Dr. Joe Darrow is a recently widowed doctor. He is grieving due to the death of his pregnant wife in a Red Cross mission in Venezuela. Although being atheist, he began to believe that his dead wife wants to communicate with him, through her young patients in the Pediatrics of a Chicago hospital.
Subgenre: | black comedysuspensesupernaturaltragedymelodramaparanormal phenomena |
Themes: | faithfuneraldeathlovefriendshipghostpregnancydrinkingfearangersupernatural powerparanoiaguiltgriefdeath of wife β¦panicdyingnear death experienceafterlife (See All) |
Mood: | raintearjerker |
Locations: | villagehospitalbarchurchairplanebusairportelevatorwheelchairpolice stationpolice carchicago illinoisjungletunnelschool bus β¦catholic schoolbus accident (See All) |
Characters: | little boypriestdoctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendchildrenboybrother sister relationshipgirlsoldier β¦nursepolicemanbabylawyerbest friendlittle girlsecurity guardcatholicemployer employee relationshipdeath of boy (See All) |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | surprise endingphotographflashbacksexone word titlebare chested maleguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterchasetelephone callcell phonedreamcorpsemachine gun β¦car accidentmirrorslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestriflebeerneighborhallucinationhandcuffsrevolverriverfoot chasecandleambulancearmysuicide attemptmapnunbirddrawingunderwater scenegraveyardnews reportdrowninglatex glovesgravepilotcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguewidowerpay phoneproduct placementrace against timedeath of childlightningcrosswaterfallfreeze frameanswering machinerevelationflyingheavy rainscene during opening creditscomapatientcrucifixloss of wifedesperationparking garageback from the deaddrug overdosethunderattempted suicidepower outageresurrectionevacuationinsectheavenassault rifleheartrainstormtribefemale doctorparrottranslatorapparitiondoubtphysicianinsomniafemale lawyerhearing voicesparamedicstethoscopetoastcolombiaemergency roomrainbowjumping into watersleeplessnessrescue from drowningsymboltietrespassingpackagebilingualismrainforestvenezuelabirthmarkred crossmistjumping off a cliffmessengercandelabraends with freeze framedefibrillatorschoolyardbirdcageriver rapidsmemorial servicedragonflyorgan donorwaking up from a comareference to christopher columbuscat scanorgan transplantwhite water raftinglandslidepoegelatinmudslidebrain deadintensive care unitmountain roadtribesmanaid workerair stripanesthesiologistnative nuditylaw professorrockslidejungle tribeflatlininghospital cafeteriabald spotgrief counseling (See All) |
While hunting in the forest, Lord Asano of Ako and his samurai find a young half-breed and take him with them to live in the castle. Several years later, Lord Asano holds a tournament to welcome the Shogun to Ako. The night after the tournament, Lord Asano is bewitched into hurting Lord Kira of Naga β¦to, and is punished into committing seppuku by the Shogun. Realizing that it was a Lord Kira's evil plot, the samurais and the half-breed sets out for revenge against the Shogun's order. (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracytragedysword and sorceryepicdark fantasysword and fantasy |
Themes: | samuraideath of fathermagicmurderdeathrevengesurrealismsuicidekidnappingghostescapeweddingmonsterdeceptionsupernatural power β¦redemptionunrequited loveritual suicide (See All) |
Locations: | japanvillageforestsnowcemeterywoodslakeshipcastlecampfire |
Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarrioraction heroteacher student relationshipwitchself mutilationsamurai swordhuman versus monstersamurai warriorhunting party |
Story: | loss of fathersurprise endingflashbacknumber in titlebloodviolencebare chested maletitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasebased on true storyfirebeatingcorpse β¦digit in titleshot to deathblood splatterhorseshot in the chestshot in the headrescuebattleswordshowdowndemoncombatshot in the backdecapitationfoot chaseorphancandlesword fightambushaxemassacremountaindisguisethroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestmapfalse accusationsevered headno opening creditsritualcreatureshot in the legnecklacelegendstabbed in the backprologueperson on fireattackpoisondragonmanipulationexploding bodyneck breakingtrapdirectorial debutshot in the armbare chested male bondagebattlefieldstylized violencebow and arrowburned alivespearheavy raintempleexploding buildingwitchcraftspidervillainessgiantforbidden lovecgihonortournamentburialslavepresumed deadguardarranged marriagecrossbowfight to the deathstabbed in the throat3 dimensionalshot in the facestabbed in the headmentorexiledark heromeditationsnowingsword dueltragic heroburned to deathimprisonmenthorseback ridingbeheadingillusionhistorical fictionstabbed in the handoutcastmysticismfoxgiant monstertemptationtombstoneshot with an arrowfarmhouseyoung version of characterstabbed in the armdrumbeastfortressfilm starts with textman kills a womanhead cut offarchermusketshape shiftercorrupt officialtragic endingshapeshiftingsubterraneanshrinesorceressforced marriageanimal killingarmorypitmagic spelltitle spoken by narratorends with texthorse drawn carriagescrollbanishmenthutsuper speedstabbed in the footchopsticksfire breathingstudio logo segues into filmman wearing a wigjapanese culturetyrannyoil lampopening narrationjidai gekigiant creaturebare knuckle fightingmagical swordgunpowderfire breathing dragontroubled productionwuxia fictionbased on legendbegins with narrationcheeringfeudal japanhalf breedhara kiristabbed through the chinroninshogunslow motion sequencebowingmagical creatureseppukuwooden sworddishonoreyes different colorhyper speedcode of honorcommitting suicidescarsball and chainone year later1 year laterbokkenhuman versus dragonsamurai erainjured manbow the weaponasian dragonsamurai armourwooden bridgebathing in a streamfilm ends with texthonorable deathsold into slavery (See All) |
Michael, the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith. His religious beliefs are further jolted when he sees a young girl haplessly dying in a road accident for whom he reluctantly β¦ performs the ritual to absolve her sins. His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy he attends a session from Father Xavier who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas, whose ways though questionable are quite effective. He witnesses the exorcism of a sixteen year old girl but still seems unconvinced. Father Lucas explains to him that it takes multiple sessions over a long stretch of time to completely free a victim from the demon. Despite witnessing some supernatural occurrences during the aforesaid exorcism, Michael is as skeptical as ever. After the second exorcism, the girls condition becomes quite critical as she is moved to a hospital. She soon dies and the demon finds a new victim. As the moment of reckoning draws near, Micheal may be the only hope left but first he must overcome his own doubts and apprehensions in order to fight and destroy the ominous forces. (Read More)
Themes: | faithdeath of fatherfuneraldeathsuicidereligionpregnancyinvestigationincestdeath of mothergrief |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | hospitalbarchurchcemeteryreligious school |
Characters: | little boypriestdoctorfather son relationshiptattooteenage girlpolice officerstudentdetectivewaitressamerican abroadself discoveryreligious icon |
Story: | photographflashbackbloodtwo word titletitle spoken by characterbased on bookcorpseurinationwatching tvsecretlettertearscafedemonhallucination β¦prayerjournalistcandleambulancenuncoffinhit by a carritualconfessiongravegymchildbirthshavingspiritrome italycrucifixpsychologyplaygrounddemonic possessionexorcismmiscarriageviolinistlaptop computervideo tapesubtitlesbicyclingtraffic jamhearing voicescatholicismstrokepunching bagfuneral homeritelimphorse and wagonvaticanholy waterchurch serviceworking outslide showtoadexorcistmorticianloss of faithwalking caneclergyroman catholicvowvatican cityseminaryabsolutionnewcomerhit by a vansacred objectcolosseum rome (See All) |
A veteran samurai, who has fallen on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits. He gathers 6 other samurai to help him, and they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves, and they supply the samurai with three small meals a day. The film culminates in a giant battle w β¦hen 40 bandits attack the village. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmepiccult classic |
Themes: | samuraideathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidefeardrunkennessherodeceptionangergriefhopedeath of wifepanic β¦falling in lovecouragestarvation (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | japanvillageforestfarmcampfiretown |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenhostagethieftough guywarrioraction heroold friendcrying babysamurai swordsamurai warrior |
Period: | 16th century |
Story: | prisonernumber in titleviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegunkisssingingchasefireshot to deathhorseslow motion scenebattlesword β¦secretshowdownriflehand to hand combatrivercombatorphansword fightold manmapdisarming someonefishingchild in perilold womantrainingduelfarmerhorse ridingpremarital sextied upmercenarywaterfallflowerlove interestclass differencesarsonbattlefieldbow and arrowspearhappinessmale bondingcrying womanforbidden lovefollowing someonehonorcrying manburialmoralitycelebrationsufferingkatana swordmisunderstandinghungerdespairensemble castyoung lovearmorsiegeblind mantragic herostick fightmoral dilemmacrowdmudtombbanditswordsmanpeasantkatanakendostrategyassumed identitystandofffencingoffscreen killingilliteracyhumormusketvictorybo staffhouse on firevillagerhillman with no namehostage situationstraight razorshot with a bow and arrowharvestlootingflintlock rifleweepingchopping woodricekneelingmoral ambiguitybarricadebarefoot womansicklejidai gekilong black hairstabbed with a swordmillwashing hairelderly womanpracticemockeryoutburstrecruitingshot with a guncaptive womanhead shavinggenealogyelderly manmaster apprentice relationshiproninsabresakecherry blossomnumber 7 in titlefalling off a horsecult favoritestabbed with a spearweeping womandragged by a horseweeping manfalse alarmrice paddywater millsheathplaying flute1570sadmirationrain fightbarleyhot headedcatching fish by handvillage elderdejectionfather hits daughterhorse drawn plow (See All) |
Daigo Kobayashi is a devoted cellist in an orchestra that has just been dissolved and now finds himself without a job. Daigo decides to move back to his old hometown with his wife to look for work and start over. He answers a classified ad entitled "Departures" thinking it is an advertisement for a β¦ travel agency only to discover that the job is actually for a "Nokanshi" or "encoffineer," a funeral professional who prepares deceased bodies for burial and entry into the next life. While his wife and others despise the job, Daigo takes a certain pride in his work and begins to perfect the art of "Nokanshi," acting as a gentle gatekeeper between life and death, between the departed and the family of the departed. The film follows his profound and sometimes comical journey with death as he uncovers the wonder, joy and meaning of life and living. (Read More)
Themes: | death of fatherfuneraldeathsuicidechristmaspregnancynaturetraveltheatretransgenderinheritance |
Locations: | japan |
Characters: | japanesefather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipjapanese womanmusicianbabysecretaryemployer employee relationshipfishermanpregnant wifeold friend |
Period: | winter |
Story: | reunionspiritualityflashbackmale nudityone word titlepantiesvoice over narrationcorpsefoodvomitingdead bodycafesubjective cameramountaineating β¦widowcoffinbathritualwidowermini skirtcharacter's point of view camera shotdebtchristmas treecountrysidechickenrecord playeraccidental deathclassical musicfateorchestrabosstokyo japanschool uniformchildhood memoryshameharborloss of jobcremationstoneundertakermarried couplejapanese schoolgirlquarrelcellobankruptcyshort skirtpearl necklacecactustelegrampostmanoctopusundressing someoneintimacychild abandonmentconductorbouquetbathhousecaskethometowncellistestranged fatherjapanese high school girlfuneral processionwife leaves husbandcrematoriumgrievingsalmoncadaverminiskirtchristmas decorationcoworker relationshipscreaming manvinyl recordfemale corpsetravel agencygratitudeplaying musicinstructional videosnowy landscapelaid offplaying cellocareer changewoman wearing a miniskirtoff screen deathrecord collectiontraining videobirthplacesymphony orchestrasnowflakebangsfuneral ritekissing a dead bodyeating a sandwichodd jobritual cleansingsnow capped mountainsocial shamechildhood promisedeceased personcold shouldermale corpsesmall hometowntown gossip (See All) |
In northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the count β¦ry's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of ageepicfish out of water |
Themes: | magicmurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingmarriagemoneydrinkingdrunkennessescapedancemilitarynatureracismtheft β¦death of motherblackmailgriefexploitationdyingprejudicehunting (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | japanbarschoolcemeteryairplaneboatbathtubdesertaustraliaenglandshiptruckcampfirestormaustralian outback |
Characters: | japanesepriestdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrensingerboypolicemandancer β¦thiefinterracial relationshipasianalcoholicaustralianchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipu.s. soldierbrother in law sister in law relationshipaustralian aboriginalwitch doctorjapanese soldieraustralian soldier (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940s1930syear 1942year 1939 |
Story: | racial discriminationreunionphotographflashbacksexbloodviolenceone word titledogbare chested malekissfightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by character β¦explosionsingingchasepistoltelephone callfirevoice over narrationsongcorpsehorserescueslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkarrestundressingriflebombrunninglingeriebeddead bodyislandguitarrivershot in the backswimmingnewspapercandleold manwidowfishchild abusefalse accusationno opening creditsbirdfishingbathunderwater scenegraveyarddrowningprologuewidowerattackpoisonumbrellamissionstorytellingrace against timesuitcasetentcover uplightningpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of husbandwaterfallkissing while having sexpubnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenearsonrecord playercaptainspearlistening to musichelmetrecordingcookstealinghidingwatching a moviecampburialpreacherbar fightcelebrationinterracial romancebra and pantiesbombingtelescopethunderministermourninganimated sequencewhipnewsreel footagedeath threatevacuationracistrainstormcliffgasolinelanternrancharistocratauctionhorseback ridingcameldormitoryspittinginvisibilityaccountantmysticismdockaboriginalstairwayoutbackcrocodilesexual tensiontombstonesailboatcattleraftharmonicawhisperingpoisoningshamanwhistlingheiressstableguardianclimbing a treesurrogate motherwindmillbomberrainbowriding cropbutt slapdeath by drowningtuberculosisindigenous peoplekangaroogoggleschantingluggagefalling off a clifffired from a joblordcountry in titleenglishwomanboomerangpearl harbortrackerladyrite of passagebiracial childstampederumwater bottlebritish flagmuleshanghai chinawizard of ozassimilationfalling off horsereference to judy garlandwater pumpfly the insecthalf breedwater tankbeauty parlorcontinent in titleair battleshooting a dogvictroladust stormaustralian armywharfhorse jumpingranch handcorralkissing in the raincalfcattle ranchair attackhidedidgeridoocattle driveledgerspear fishingtrampled to deathradio operatordarwin australiacattle stationcattlemandust devilgathering woodbillabongbronc bustercattle stampedepith helmetbegging on bended kneeshoteliersteamer trunkbed nettinghand on someone's buttwalkaboutranch foremanstockman (See All) |
Paris is starving, but the King of France is more interested in money and bedding women. When a young soldier dies for the sake of a shag, Aramis, Athos and Porthos band together with a plan to replace the king. Unknown to many, there is a 2nd king, a twin, hidden at birth, then imprisoned for 6 yea β¦rs behind an iron mask. All that remains now is D'Artagnan, will he stand against his long time friends, or do what is best for his country? (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracyperiod dramaswashbucklercostume drama |
Themes: | death of fatherfuneraldeathsuicideprisonescapeseductionangergriefabductionself sacrificeprison escapestarvation |
Locations: | churchparis francefranceprison fight |
Characters: | priestfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipsuicide by hanging |
Period: | 17th century |
Story: | loss of fathervoice overprisonersurprise endingflashbackbased on novelnuditymale nudityviolencemale rear nuditydancingtitle spoken by characterknifehorseremake β¦punched in the facebattleswordbrawlsex in bedsecretmasklettershootingtearsprayerrivergood versus evilbound and gaggedcandlesword fightforeign language adaptationkingnecklaceduelconfessiongravekeyactor playing multiple rolesevil manscreamringwigdeath of sonpigbrothersuspicionsix word titletwinlove interestkissing while having sexqueeneuroperedheadpowermoonriotfireplaceloyaltyassassination attemptroyaltybarnloss of friendbuttocksflatulencegaggedtorchorchestracannonguardshieldattempted suicideloss of sonrowboatfather figureaccidental killingdungeonmustachelanternkingdomsword duelhorse and carriagedaggermoral dilemmaviolinistmain character diespalacevillain played by lead actorswordsmanfountainabuse of powerblonde womandual roletwin brothercostume partynarcissismpatricidetyrantidentical twinsnooseprison breakmuskettwo brotherspsychotronic filmdeath of loverthronelast standflintlock rifleillegitimate sonflintlock pistolbaroquesecret doorsecret passagewaycollapsing buildingbody doublemasqueradehanged womanloss of boyfriendswordplayretireepaternity revealeddeath scenefidelityrapiermusketeertwin brotherswhite glovesfriends falling outjesuitmasked balllong haired manends with funeralgender in title1660sking louis xivrotten foodthree musketeersmasquerade ballpalace intriguebastilleimpersonating a priestmaking a sceneopening creditssecret entrance21 gun saluteheld at sword pointiron maskdeath noticeportcullishalberdriotingroyal ballneck scarfqueen mother (See All) |
When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Conf β¦ronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humor, heartache and redemption that only families can provide-driving us insane even as they remind us of our truest, and often best, selves. (Read More)
Themes: | faithdeath of fathermarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancyextramarital affairdysfunctional familyunfaithfulness |
Locations: | hospitalbarrooftop |
Characters: | little boyfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipjewolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshippregnant wifelesbian mother β¦jewish motherdying wish (See All) |
Story: | loss of fatherreunionflashbackbased on novellesbian kisstelephone callcell phonepunched in the facevomitingmarijuanaclassroomcleavagewidow β¦electrocutionconvertibledeath of husbandbasementsix word titlecheating wifestrong female characterhuggingclaim in titlepot smokingscene during opening creditscaught having sexnicknamemourningice skatingloss of husbandsports carchildhood memorymale in showerinterrupted sexhomecomingfamily reunionold flamerabbifamily businessradio showmarriage problemsporschesiblingfamily homeman childdeathbedbreast implantoverhearing sexice rinkloveless marriagechildhood sweetheartsynagoguefire alarmjewish familyfamily gatheringultrasoundstatement in titletalk radioclassic carwoman hits a manchildhood homebaby monitorringing telephoneradio talk showoverturned carwaving goodbyedeath in familydressing gownbrain injurymother daughter hugradio show hostmentally impairedmother son hugjewish humorfuse boxwavingsporting goods storesitting on a rooftopmature romancebrother brother fightforehead cuthome townsprinklertrying to conceivefolding bedpotty trainingreference to cyndi laupersofa bed (See All) |
M Night Shyamalan's The Villiage revolves around a desolate town in Pennsylvania. The residents of this town live by strict rules - They are not to leave the village or the monsters beyond their boundaries will surely attack them. Lucius and Ivy have an attraction - a strong one. But when Noah - a m β¦an with an intellectual disability and whom also has feelings for Ivy, finds out that the two are In love, Noah attacks Lucius. He will die if brave Ivy (who is blind) does not breach the borders and find help to save Lucius. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | death of fatherfuneralmurderdeathjealousyfeardanceweddinghopegreedblindnesswealthmythology |
Mood: | mythmurder suicide |
Locations: | villageforestwoodsrural settingschool teachertownpennsylvanianew england |
Characters: | doctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacherstudentsister sister relationshipsingle motherprofessor |
Period: | 2000s19th century1890s21st century |
Story: | surprise endingphotographflashbackbloodbare chested maledancingtitle spoken by charactersingingchaseface slapslow motion scenesecretliestabbingstabbed to death β¦stabbed in the chestcultchildcoffindrawingritualcreaturegravecostumewritten and directed by cast memberdeath of childdeath of brotherdeath of sonisolationbasementcharacter says i love youflowerfireplacemedicinekilling an animaljeepstabbed in the stomachloss of loved onevictimsheepbrideladdercommunitycelebrationguardbraveryfalling to deathplot twistsuperstitioninfectiondeath of sisterfogblood on shirtlanternboxdeath of loved onesirennewspaper clippingceremonywedding ceremonydirector cameohiding in a closetdead animaltwist endingtombstonewallbellautumnblind womanredorchestral music scoreritelocked in a roomhide and seekwedding gowncustomfeastoathcity country contrastpark rangerwalking canepactseclusionyellowmentally challenged personthrowing a rockcovered in mudclimbing up a wallfoot raceberryfemale slaps malevisually impaired personhole in the groundmysterious creatureskinningstabbed with knifewriter cameoschool roomwildlife reservecommunity meetingfire woodgrief counselingliving in fear (See All) |
In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John ('Christian Bale' (qv)) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he fin β¦ds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor. (Read More)
Themes: | death of fathermurderdeathrapechristmasmoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessescapeheromilitarymemoryseductionbrutality β¦humiliationdyingself sacrificemurder of father (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | villagechurchboatbicycletruckchinacampfirebrothel |
Characters: | japanesepriestfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerteenage girlprostitutestudentsniperchineseamericanstepfather stepdaughter relationshipgirl fightjapanese soldierchinese soldier |
Period: | world war two |
Story: | photographflashbackbased on novelbloodkisscigarette smokingexplosionsingingpartychasepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingsong β¦corpseblood splatterfoodmachine gunhorsemirrorurinationface slapshot in the headslow motion scenecatdrinkbattleswordundressingfalling from heightshootinglierifletearsrunninglingeriedead bodybathroomprostitutionprayersubjective camerasurvivalorphanwinecandleambushmassacredisguisestabbingchildone man armyunderwater scenepaingravesuitcasedeath of childtankattempted rapepursuitwigtragic eventcrosshauntingcross dressingsacrificetrustflirtingeyeglassestraitorshavingteagrenadewoundlooking at oneself in a mirrorsexual abusehidingjumping from heightburialcolonelcelebrationhaircutpromisewhiskeysufferingbackpackscissorsbribecigarette lighterhit on the headgang rapefogchoirclassmatelanternlieutenantcellarmahjongwar crimeheroismdormitorybarbed wiresaving a lifekatanahiding in a closetgateshot in the neckhead woundtowerdead childrenlooking out a windowbreadmajorconvent13 year oldkittenunconsciousnesswhistlingrazorbayonetatrocitybased on true eventscathedralpotatochild rapebreaking a mirrormotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotmorticianearringsmercybegins with textred crossrunning for your lifeforced prostitutioncigarette holderhand kissingsuicide threatwatching someonebeing watchedcourtesanorganisthomesicknessstained glass windowransackingsuicide pactabusive stepfatheroutnumberedstarving childgluerefugefolk songjapanese flagflouryear 1937food shortage6 year olddead daughterfeng shuihorse and cartwheatpipe organcatechismhiding under a tablebedsheetwar orphanlighting a cigarette for a womantrap doorkindergarten teacherbegins with historical notesmilitary convoyfalling to one's deathpounding on a doorhair stylingsitting on stepswooden cratenanking massacre china 1937girl in perilimpersonating a priestbaking breadhands held in the airsurrogate sisterorgan the musical instrumentjapanese occupation of chinabarricading a doornumber 13shaving off beardbomb cratershaving one's bearddragged by hairhiding in the back of a truckpipa (See All) |
A young boy stumbles into a mysterious girl who floats down from the sky. The girl, Sheeta, was chased by pirates, army and government secret agents. In saving her life, they begin a high flying adventure that goes through all sorts of flying machines, eventually searching for Sheeta's identity in a β¦ floating castle of a lost civilization. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmsuspensesteampunk |
Themes: | magicfriendshipsurrealismkidnappingescapemilitary |
Mood: | anime |
Locations: | airplanefarmcastlestormtunnelairship |
Characters: | little boymother son relationshipboygirlsoldierlittle girlvillain |
Story: | young boyreunionflashbackchasepistolfistfightrescuebattlefalling from heightinterrogationrobotorphanarmysearchprincess β¦on the runtreelegendtied upgeneralsecret agentchesspirategrenadeflyingraceladdercolonelcaptureminelaughingfamily secretgovernment agentpigeonflightlevitationstonemegalomaniaccloudcrystalwalesminerpigtailsjewel thiefpendantfloatingwearing sunglasses insidemultiple english dubsfreight trainjewel thefttrain wreckgun fightmining townancient civilizationglidershogunminerallost civilizationmagical stonefemale piratecar on train tracksindustrial revolutionfloating cityfeeding pigeonsmysterious objectblue skyfrying an eggfalling from the skyfeeding birdslost continentcarrying a girllost technology (See All) |
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival ma β¦gicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedysteampunk |
Themes: | magicfuneralmurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinking β¦feardrunkennessdeceptionextramarital affairangerobsessiongriefunfaithfulnessrivalryexecutiontheatredeath of wifepanicwilderness (See All) |
Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
Locations: | barrestauranttrainforesthotelsnowcemeterysmall townlondon englandwaterwoodscourtroomstorm |
Characters: | little boyhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officerpolicemanactorbabylawyerlittle girldaughter β¦chinesefatheramericanaunt nephew relationshipself inflicted injury (See All) |
Period: | 19th century1900s1890s |
Story: | theatervoice overprisonerjailsurprise endingphotographflashbackbased on novelbloodtwo word titlebare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterpistolfire β¦voice over narrationcorpseshot to deathhorseshot in the chestshotguncatdrinksecretfalling from heightlettershootingheld at gunpointbeerlingeriedead bodycafehandcuffsrevolvercandleold manaxemountaindisguisemontagenonlinear timelinejudgetrialno opening creditsbirdcoffingraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardargumentcostumechampagnelightninghangingdiarycourtdeath of brotherhairy chesttrapstagecharacter says i love youshot in the armtwinsacrificetrustapplauseropeentertainmentsabotagefireplacebulletkilling an animalrevelationcagefameperformancejail cellmagicianloss of loved onemorgueagentlossservantaudiencefaked deathtorchbroken legguardattorneysevered fingerthundermourninginventorbackstageimpostorpartnershovelwizardtheatre audiencemakeupevidencefogcanetied feetblind manlanternbroken armhorse and carriagecoinframed for murderteleportationmain character diesposterplaying cardsdoppelgangervictorian eraillusionstage showelectricitywifemagic trickburied alivenotebookgatebandagetwist endingjournalseancetelling someone to shut upinventiontombstoneperformerwatchdouble barreled shotguncoloradotwin brotherdrunkardshow businesshusbandnewspaper articletavernassistantbusiness cardfinger cut offshot in the handhanged manchainedenglishmanentertaineranimal experimentationcarouseldead birdlimpin medias resblack catdeath by drowningtrapdoorhorse and wagoncockney accentsledgehammerdeath by gunshotfake moustacheflashback within a flashbackcasketfake accentlockdovetop hatarm slingcryptfalling through the floorflintlock pistoldoubleprotective malestagecoachmistlight bulbshacklestransportationdevotionhand injuryillusionistman wearing a wigoil lampbaby carriagebroken fingergallowsgeneratorheadstonehanged womanransackinghidden identitylimpingstopwatchtheatrical agentdualitystage magicianhand woundsame actor playing two characterslocksmithsolicitoractor playing dual roleelectric fencecanarymagician's assistantlightbulbcompetitorexecution by hangingmachinerydying repeatedlywater tankreference to thomas edisonlookalikesame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenhuman duplicationpledgeartificial humancondemned to deathyear 1899duplicatepantaloonarm in a slingsleight of handencryptionhangman's noosecoin trickduplicationprotective fathershowmanfingers shot offholding someone's head underwateridentity swappingdoor keyfalling through a staircasestage actvoice over diaryelectrical generatorhansom cabparallel montageunderwater escapefake hangingshowmanshipfinger injuryroyal albert hall londonworkhousebookingbouncing a balluncertainty principlecolorado springs coloradoprestigerubber ballgymnastic ringscatching a bulletroyal albert hall (See All) |
Two days in the life of Saul Auslander, Hungarian prisoner working as a member of the Sonderkommando at one of the Auschwitz Crematoriums who, to bury the corpse of a boy he takes for his son, tries to carry out his impossible deed: salvage the body and find a rabbi to bury it. While the Sonderkomma β¦ndo is to be liquidated at any moment, Saul turns away of the living and their plans of rebellion to save the remains of a son he never took care of when he was still alive. (Read More)
Themes: | murderdeathmemoryexecutionholocaustprison escape |
Mood: | murder of a boy |
Locations: | forestwoodstruckshed |
Characters: | doctorfather son relationshipboyphotographerjewishreference to godjewgermangerman soldier |
Period: | world war two1940syear 1944 |
Story: | prisoner of warprisonerphotographfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunfightcigarette smoking β¦dancingchaseshowerfirecryingbeatingcorpsefoodmachine gunshot in the chestrescuecamerawritten by directorundressingbare buttshootingriflerunningdead bodyprayermale pubic hairriverf wordswimmingsurvivaleatingfemale pubic hairprologuesuitcaselong takepursuithairy chestgoldwarehousemass murderburialguardpromiseanti semitismsonpunched in the stomachshovelscissorsconcentration campautopsymurder of a childdead boysmokesaving a lifebarking doggreekname callingdiggingrabbiwhisperingatrocityashesauschwitzclothingfacial scarpartisandigging a gravepolishcoalpithungarianovenasphyxiationbegins with textwheelbarrowcrematoriumyiddishshoahgas chamberstar of davidlocksmithdragging a dead bodylabor campnazi concentration campsabbathlookoutscrubbing a floormass shootingwatchmakerfinal solutionincinerationroll callbirkenauwash basinhand washingkaddishmazel tovkapowashing a dead bodyforced labourmaking fun of someonenaked bodyscrewdriver the toolscrubbing the floor (See All) |
In the small village Goksung in South Korea, police officer Jong-Goo investigates bizarre murders caused by a mysterious disease. His partner tells a gossip for him that a Japanese stranger that lives in a secluded house in the mountains would be an evil spirit responsible for the illness. Jong-Goo β¦decides to visit the Japanese with his partner and a young priest that speaks Japanese. They find an altar with a goat head and pictures of the infected people that died on the walls. However they are attacked by the guard dog and they only can leave the place when the stranger arrives. Jong-Goo finds one shoe of his beloved daughter Hyo-jin in the house of the stranger and soon she becomes sick. His mother-in-law summons the shaman Il-gwang to save her granddaughter while a mysterious woman tells Jong-Goo that the stranger is the responsible. Who might be the demon that is bringing sickness to Goksung? (Read More)
Subgenre: | supernaturalfolk horror |
Themes: | murderdeathrapeghostinvestigationsupernatural power |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | villagehospitalrestaurantsmall townrural settingpolice stationpolice cargas stationsex in carsex in a carfire truck |
Characters: | japanesepriestdoctorhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteenage girlzombiepolice officerpolicemanlittle girldaughter |
Story: | throwing a stonephotographflashbackmale nudityone word titledogtwo word titlesex scenecigarette smokingknifewritten by directorvomitingdead bodydemonold man β¦white pantiesdream sequencedrawinghit by a carritualcursepossessionnosebleedstrangerdead womanfull moonwatching televisionpower outagescissorsthunderstormfat manexorcismlocation in titledead dogserial murderbarking dogdead animalkilling a dogblood stainrumorshoeshamanbaseball capsouth korearainingreading a newspaperdead birddead wifeshrinepsychotronic filmdog attackhouse on firestabbed with scissorswhite coatpolice partnerrearview mirrorrestaurant ownerchild's drawinghaving sex with skirt hiked uppolice protagoniststruck by lightningacupuncturemotorcycle helmethanged womanpolice badgegluttonybiblical quotewashing clothesbloody handjapanese mandriving in the raindead deerscreaming girlwashing a carpower cutfishing rodsleeping on the floorpolice uniformrashwalking in the woodspolice taperolling down a hillphotograph on wallattacked by a dogattacked by dogsleeping on the groundstone throwingthrowing stonesdivinationkorean womanblack dogcross necklacehanging from a treehouse in the woodsbreaking a lockhitting one's head on a rocktest resultbiblical quotationhearing parents have sexreference to religionsoy sauceburned out housecorner storemysterious figurepouring rainsick girlsouth koreanthrowing rockskorean girlkorean manneck scarremote housescreaming child (See All) |
Preacher Graham Hess, played by Mel Gibson, has lost his faith in God after his wife dies in a brutal car accident. He along with his son and daughter and his brother Merrill lives in a farmhouse. Crop circles begin to appear in their corn fields which Graham dismisses as mischief by miscreants. Aft β¦er hearing strange noises and watching news coverage on crop circles appearing all over the world, the family grows suspicious of alien activities. Now they must stick together and believe, as a family to survive the ordeal and find a way to escape. (Read More)
Themes: | faithmurderrevengereligionfearinvestigationsupernatural powergriefdeath of wifepanicapocalypsechristian theme |
Mood: | darkness |
Locations: | small townwaterrural settingfarmpolice carbaseballmexicobrazilpennsylvania |
Characters: | little boypriestfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officeralienlittle girlchristianitybibleuncle nephew relationshipsingle fatheruncle niece relationshipex priest |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | surprise endingphotographflashbackbloodone word titledogtitle spoken by characterknifecar accidentwatching tvtelevisionflashlightambulancedream sequenceradio β¦news reportconfessioncursewidowerwritten and directed by cast memberbaseball batbasementpolicewomanufotv newswalkie talkieloss of wifeblockbusterfatealien invasiontelescopesevered fingerministerpet dogmiracledelusionbookstorevegetarianbarbecuecellarsirenhit with a baseball batman cryingreflectionbarking dogextraterrestrialcartoon on tvveterinariankilling a dogrepeated scenegerman shepherdfarmhouseasthmabaseball playermessagepharmacycornfieldfinger cut offalien contactfrightradarvideo cassetteholy waterdying wordsdrugstorebarricadepoison gasloss of faithasthma attackbaby monitorcrisis of faithglass of watercrop circleparanormal phenomenoncroptransmissioncontaminated waterpantryinvisible monsterbangalore indiaboarded up windowchutemilitary recruiting officeanimal senses evil (See All) |
Eric Lomax was one of thousands of Allied prisoners of war forced to work on the construction of the Thai/Burma railway during WW2. His experiences, after the secret radio he built to bring news and hope to his colleagues was discovered, left him traumatised and shut off from the world. Years later, β¦ he met Patti, a beautiful woman, on a train and fell in love. Patti was determined to rid Eric of his demons. Discovering that the young Japanese officer who haunted her husband was still alive, she faced a terrible decision. Should Eric be given a chance to confront his tormentor? Would she stand by him, whatever he did? (Read More)
Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
Themes: | funeralrevengesuicidetortureforgivenessstarvation |
Locations: | traincemeterymuseum |
Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshipbest friendsuicide by hangingjapanese soldier |
Period: | world war twoyear 1980year 1942 |
Story: | prisoner of warflashbackviolencebare chested malebased on true storybeatinglieinterrogationbritishmapradiohangingwhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlerloss of friend β¦elephantrailway stationveteranpost traumatic stress disorderwar crimeenglishman abroadrailwayshoutingtrain ridepsychological torturetraumatic experiencewar criminalworld war two veterancomeuppanceends with biographical notesinterpreterenglishwoman abroadpassenger trainemaciationburmaorderbased on factbritish flagforced laborwaterboardingjapanese flagprisoner transportphysical tortureconfronting the pastends with real life photospow campburning treeinner peacetraumatic pastvacuum tubehumans in cages (See All) |
Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageblack comedysupernaturalsword and sorcerydark fantasysword and fantasychrist allegoryrevisionist history |
Themes: | death of fathermagicfuneralmurderdeathfriendshiprevengesurrealismkidnappingmoneybetrayaljealousyprisonfearescape β¦monsterdeceptionrobberyangerbrutalitysupernatural powerdeath of motherparanoiaredemptionexecutionhopedeath of wifepaniccourageself sacrificemythology (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmaredarkness |
Locations: | villageforestboatlondon englandwaterwoodsenglandlakeshipcastlecavebrothelsewer |
Characters: | little boyfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierhostagethieftough guywarrioraction hero β¦maidwitchuncle nephew relationshipmermaidself doubt (See All) |
Story: | loss of fatherprisonersurprise endingflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolencedogbare chested malefighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasefire β¦based on bookbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfighthorseshot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorbattleswordbrawlfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatinterrogationdemonprostitutionbritishislandriverfightingcombatshot in the backsubjective cameradecapitationgood versus evilspyfoot chaseorphancandlegangambushstrangulationaxemassacredisguisemontagethroat slittingbridgearmyimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestmapsnakenonlinear timelinesevered headanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perilfictional warritualunderwater scenekingcreaturefemme fataleshot in the legtransformationon the runtrainingone against manylegendcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backscreamingattackfugitivepoisoncharacter's point of view camera shotevil manknocked outopening action sceneshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodyratthreatened with a knifewaterfallsevered armloss of motherprofanityshot in the armgeneralqueenarsonbattlefieldpowerfreeze framestylized violencehenchmanriottraitorfalling down stairscaptainsabotagewolfdestructionbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspearassassination attemptfaintingscene during opening creditshelmetslaveryroyaltyelephantjail cellmagicianbeardsergeantkicked in the stomachloss of wifenosebleedblockbustergiantpoolrebeljumping from heightrebellionknightmind controlcgifollowing someonetorchanimal attackinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathscammasked manslaveeaten aliveguarddwarfreverse footageshieldcameohaunted by the pastnicknamevisiontarget practiceexplosivebraveryblood on faceresistancedual wieldhatredimpostormercilessnesschaosshot in the facedeath threatprophecyrowboatstabbed in the headmentorstabbed in the legpunched in the chestcon artistdark heromedieval timesoutlawaerial shotdungeonwisecrack humordisfigurementknife throwingraiddark pastdemonic possessionkingdomtragic heroblack magicburned to deathcoinpatriotismfast motion scenepalacebullet timebatdoppelgangeroppressionswordsmandirector cameoface maskhistorical fictionfighterfinal showdownfolklorebag over headmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditssuper strengthtowerfireballhuman sacrificevikingshot with an arrowyoung version of characterarcherycrownidealismfemale spycommanderfortresshanging upside downsorcerertavernbellfilm starts with textreluctant heroman kills a womantyrantaltered version of studio logofight the systemheirburnt bodyshot in the throatpart computer animationarcherrighteous ragetragic pastmiddle agessubterraneanjailbreaksorceresscoup d'etatcockney accentbo staffflashback within a flashbackresistance fighteralternate dimensionscytheanimal killingchosen onekicking in a doorassassination plotgiant animalglowing eyeshawkthronefratricideburning buildingtotalitarianismslow motion action scenechild swearingjumping from a rooftophands tiedsevered earsuper speedorigin of heroflaming arrowbaronstabbed in the sidetyrannybrandysnorricamsquidcollapsing buildingwarlockdefectorfuneral pyrecoronationcatapultturned to stonebare knuckle fightinggunpowdergiant snakeking arthurbattering ramslave laborspear throwingmartial arts schoolpublic executionevil sorcerervenompyrokinesisstabbed through the chestcamelotcovered in mudevil kingexcaliburwrecking ballarthurian legendmagehanged bodygiant squidashman with a ponytailtunicround tableflaming swordburning villagegiant ratsnake venomchild slaverylancelotcollapsing bridgeknights of the round tablegiant batgrafittiheir to thronemartial arts instructormagic sword (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
Themes: | faithdeath of fathermurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengerapechristmasjealousypregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennessloneliness β¦theftillnessdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hospitaltrainchurchforestsnowboatwoodsrural settingfarmcampfireusa |
Characters: | doctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendgirlsoldiermusicianbabythiefnative americansniper |
Period: | winter19th century1860s |
Story: | reunionprisonerphotographflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunsex scenekissfemale rear nuditytitle spoken by character β¦explosionsingingknifepistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodhorsemirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgundrinkbattlelettershootingbookvomitingriflehand to hand combatdead bodypianoprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingeatingarmystabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinebirdflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapehangingpianistamerican flagcountrysidecrosspigcabinkissing while having sexcowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjuryslaverybuttocksrebelsheepviolinrapistgoatpreacherslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingrowboatswampcapturevoice over lettersnowingcanehorse and carriagedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingbanditsermonfarmingshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manstar crossed loversroostertragic lovepost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddesertersouth carolinabanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentswounded soldiergunpowderseedfiddleomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinshackledconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864charleston south carolinaunion armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
A priest, a woodcutter and another man are taking refuge from a rainstorm in the shell of a former gatehouse called Rashomon. The priest and the woodcutter are recounting the story of a murdered samurai whose body the woodcutter discovered three days earlier in a forest grove. Both were summoned to β¦testify at the murder trial, the priest who ran into the samurai and his wife traveling through the forest just before the murder occurred. Three other people who testified at the trial are supposedly the only direct witnesses: a notorious bandit named Tajomaru, who allegedly murdered the samurai and raped his wife; the white veil cloaked wife of the samurai; and the samurai himself who testifies through the use of a medium. The three tell a similarly structured story - that Tajomaru kidnapped and bound the samurai so that he could rape the wife - but which ultimately contradict each other, the motivations and the actual killing being what differ. The woodcutter reveals at Rashomon that he knows more than he let on at the trial, thus bringing into question his own actions. But another discovery at Rashomon and the resulting actions from the discovery bring back into focus the woodcutter's own humanity or lack thereof. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | samuraimurdersuiciderapeghost |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | japanforestwoods |
Characters: | japanesepriestbabywoodcutter |
Story: | flashbackone word titleknifecorpsehorseswordliedead bodysword fighttrialduelbased on short storycourtwitnesspsychic β¦coupleheavy rainkatana swordliteratureblack and whiteexistentialismdaggerbanditkatanatruthgatemediumhonestymultiple endingsstorymurder victimmultiple perspectiveseye witnessabandoned babyjidai gekihumanismruinwoundeddishonestyfeudal japan12th centuryunreliable flashbackunreliable narrationcontradictory accountsdownpourblack and white film (See All) |
Ivan is a priest in a rural church known for the apples that grow on a large tree in front. He's odd: seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, in denial about personal facts, and convinced he's at war with Satan. The rectory is a half-way house for recently paroled convicts. Adam arrives for 1 β¦2 weeks, a large, tough neo-Nazi, first baffled by Ivan's thick-headed optimism, then angry. He vows to break Ivan's faith. Meanwhile, in exasperation at Ivan's insistence, Adam sets a personal goal: to bake an apple pie. All goes awry for the tree: crows, worms, lightening. The Book of Job gives Adam perverse insight, and his hooligan mates provide the resolution's spring. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedydark comedyallegoryparable |
Themes: | faithfuneralmurderdeathlovesuicidereligionmoneypoliticspregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessmemoryrobbery β¦angertheftdeath of mothercancerredemptionillnessdeath of wifedyingabortionforgivenessdeath in childbirth (See All) |
Mood: | satirerain |
Locations: | hospitalchurchbusbicyclerural settingwheelchairgas stationstorm |
Characters: | little boypriestdoctorfather son relationshiptattoosingerbrother sister relationshipthiefchristianreference to godalcoholicbiblepregnant woman |
Story: | character name in titlebloodviolencebare chested maleguncigarette smokingsingingpistolfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingunderwearshot in the chest β¦urinationface slapshot in the headcatdrinkshootingbooklierifletearsbirthdaytelephoneshot in the backgood versus evilgay slurflashlightcookinggangold manweaponchild abusebirdvanshot in the legracial slurtreewidowerlightningattempted rapetragic eventcrossgardenex convictterminal illnesskilling an animalhead buttreference to adolf hitlerlistening to musicfaintingcrucifixstealingdenmarkaccidental deathpart of trilogytenniscommunityrapistapplemale underwearkickinggunshot woundmiraclearabdeath of sisterconvictpastorsexual assaultcrowsermonparalysisbandagebaptismwalletskinheadneo nazishot in the eyelistening to radiowormindonesiapiereverendsense of smellbeliefscarecrowmercedes benzdown syndromefilling stationparoledead catdead wifegodhymnpakistanichild rapedragging a bodybakingblasphemybrain tumoroptimismovenchurch bellbloody facemental disorderhostilitytennis playerthird in trilogysaudi arabiacerebral palsyshot in the kneeorchardtennis racketneo nazismcommunity servicekilling a catapple piecynicear bleedinghalfway houseapple treesuicide of wifeiron crosslightning strikeparishconsidering abortioneggplantreformed alcoholicdaneblackbirdbook of jobm&m'snose bandagereference to goebbelsburning treecough syrupspasticrectoryworm in foodburning oneselfcookerface bandagebaking a pie (See All) |
A boy who grew up in a native Sicilian Village returns home as a famous director after receiving news about the death of an old friend. Told in a flashback, Salvatore reminiscences about his childhood and his relationship with Alfredo, a projectionist at Cinema Paradiso. Under the fatherly influence β¦ of Alfredo, Salvatore fell in love with film making, with the duo spending many hours discussing about films and Alfredo painstakingly teaching Salvatore the skills that became a stepping stone for the young boy into the world of film making. The film brings the audience through the changes in cinema and the dying trade of traditional film making, editing and screening. It also explores a young boy's dream of leaving his little town to foray into the world outside. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agemelodramahistorical eventdisney |
Themes: | funerallovefriendshipfilmmakingunrequited lovetheatrechildhoodfirst love |
Mood: | rainfilm history |
Locations: | villagetrainschoolchurchairplanebicycleitalytrain stationcatholic church |
Characters: | priestmother son relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteacherphotographerfilmmakerhomeless manparent child relationshipcrying boyboy cryingfight over girlin love |
Period: | world war two1980s1940s20th century |
Story: | young boytheaterflashbackmasturbationdogsex scenekissfirecatwritten by directorneighbororphanwidowchild abuse β¦graveperson on firefilm within a filmschoolgirlcinemafaintingrome italysheepmovie directormovie theatrecensorshiphaunted by the pastchild's point of viewnostalgiahomelesstitle appears in writingfather figurevoice over lettermustacheblind manriding a bicycleposterbreast feedingfilm projectoranimal crueltyscootergeneration gapsicilyfamous scorehomeless personintergenerational friendshipholy waterfictional cityreference to josef stalinmovie posterchild laborfictional biographycinematographydead soldierfilm reelitalian cinemaaltar boyreference to world war twomovie businesssicily italyreference to clark gablefilm censorspontaneous combustionkissing in the rainreference to gary cooperabandoned theatertown squareprojection boothfilm projectionistlost moneyabandoned theatrereal movie shown in fictional situationroman catholic churchchild labourwaking up someoneaccidental fireangry mothernitrate filmfilm breakribbon cuttingman's best friendpartially censoredchild laborerlove scenewaking someonecefalu italy (See All) |
"Farewell, My Concubine" is a movie with two parallel, intertwined stories. It is the story of two performers in the Beijing Opera, stage brothers, and the woman who comes between them. At the same time, it attempts to do no less than squeeze the entire political history of China in the twentieth ce β¦ntury into a three-hour time-frame. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
Themes: | deathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriagedrugsrapebetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessmilitaryanger β¦obsessionblackmaildrug useexecutiontheatrecommunismdrug addictiondeath of baby (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | japanschoolsnowcourtroomchinabrothel |
Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshiphomosexualmother son relationshipfriendsingerboyprostituteteenage boyteachersoldierstudentactorphotographerbaby β¦love trianglebest friendmotherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipsuicide by hangingart teacherex prostituteprostitute motherdeath of teacher (See All) |
Period: | world war two1970s1960s1940s1930s1920s |
Story: | theaterprisonerphotographflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogkiss β¦singingknifechasefirecryingsongbeatingrescuedrinkswordarrestundressinglettertearsrunninginterrogationprostitutionoperaarmysnakefishchild abuseapologytrialbirdspankingflash forwardconfessiondrug addictumbrelladragonhangingcourtrunawayriottraitorteadrugfamecommunistfateappledamsel in distressexplosivesevered fingerbreakupinvasionfanevacuationtheatre audienceaquariummakeupdead childengagementbathingfallsocietycastrationmiscarriagepipe smokingarrogancerevolutionaryrunning awaycorporal punishmentdisciplinekitefinger cut offtaiwantransvestismacrobatmarriage engagementnationalismopiumfiring squadwarlordsurrendersnailaccusationretributionfirecrackerbeijing chinaimperialismfingercourtesansneezingjapanese armycultural revolutionfalse confessionjapanese occupationtheater troupefemale impersonatorchild suicidechinese operachinese historyexoticahanged childburning a lettertheatrical troupecounter revolutionhand slapyear 1924counter revolutionarypeking chinaburning letterhitting oneselftheater audiencepeking operapeople's liberation armyknife sharpenerjapanese surrendermother abandons sonskipping class (See All) |
During the Vietnam war, a girl is taken from her village by five American soldiers. Four of the soldiers rape her, but the fifth refuses. The young girl is killed. The fifth soldier is determined that justice will be done. The film is more about the realities of war, rather than this single event.
Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingrapeinvestigationracismabductioncruelty |
Locations: | villagehospitalhelicoptersan francisco californiatunnel |
Characters: | african americansoldiersniper |
Period: | 1970s1960syear 1974 |
Story: | prisoner of warflashbackmale nudityviolenceknifebased on true storybased on bookbare buttgay slurbound and gaggedcaliforniastabbingdeath of friendsubwayracial slur β¦public nuditynewspaper headlinemachismopot smokinghand grenadebeer drinkingsergeantvietnamvietnam warironygang rapeethnic slurshot in the neckdual rolevolunteerscarfbudweiserinterpreterbarracksdutch anglehutcourt martialrailroad trackstreetcarbombardmentarmy lifecorporalfriendly firemortarnapalmvietcongyear 1966patrolchaplainarmy captainlatrinewater buffalochain of commandrice paddyextreme crueltyarmy sergeantgunboatdrafteerailroad trestlenixon resignationwartime rapeblack american soldierlap dissolveraped by a soldierfragging (See All) |
After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli.
Themes: | magicmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagedrinkingangerredemptiongriefhumiliationexecutionhopedeath of wifetrauma β¦forgivenessmurder of son (See All) |
Locations: | beachtrainchurchhotelboatwateraustraliarooftopcampfireprison camptrain engineer |
Characters: | priestfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutegirlnursedancermusician β¦thiefaustraliangermanuncle nephew relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipactor directorcrying boysuicide by drowningaustralian soldier (See All) |
Period: | year 1915 |
Story: | prisoner of warbootsprisonerphotographflashbacknuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smoking β¦dancingexplosionsingingchasethree word titleshowerbased on true storycryingsongbeatingshot to deathunderwearfoodmachine gunhorsemirrorshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headslow motion scenedrinkbattleswordbare buttsecretshootingbooklierifletearshand to hand combatrunningdead bodypianobritishprayerfoot chasecandlebandold manwidowmapapologypaintercoffingraveyardcoffeegunshotflash forwardskinny dippinggravecurseprotestwidowerliarumbrellasuitcasetentskeletonfarmerdiarydeath of brotherpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of sonworld war onechickendirectorial debutrefugeesubtitled scenechesseyeglassestraditionteagrenadenipples visible through clothingegglooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsdemonstrationbeardhammersergeantarchitectloss of wifecrying womansheepskullfollowing someonehonorcrying manfateburialtowelstreet lifecelebrationpassportpromisethunderinvasionarranged marriagemourningloss of sonkickingevacuationshovelpost traumatic stress disordercigarette lighterheavenenglishpridebalconymustachecanelieutenanthorse and carriageloss of brotherturkey the countryhorseback ridingbeing followedistanbul turkeypiano playernude swimminghandshakesunsetpeasantgreekreading aloudstairwaybarberstreet marketmajordiggingwhistlewellknocking on a doordying manunhappinessgiving a toastcricket the gamebayonetbritish armymosquebritish soldierwindmilltelegramturkishfather son reunionsleeplessnessadmiraliconmass gravevictorykiss on the cheekottoman empirebathhousecircumcisionman slaps a womantrenchoverhead shotends with textretreatarabicpick axepersianman boy relationshipdead husbanddead brotherfalling asleepcarpetmissing sonkiss on the foreheadexcavationdead sonthree brothershit with a rifle buttblue eyescanonencampmentfather son huglieutenant colonelgallipoliworddirected by an actorcricket batdust stormyear 1919australian armyfezreflection in a mirrorsuicide of wifeanzacboxcarsteam bathdog tagsturkish bathmullahno man's landoutdoor showercommandantcivil engineershaving someoneman wrapped in a towelottomananatoliasearch for sonhit with a stickman in a towelturkish armyends with dedicationclimbing on a roofburning papersconstantinople turkeygroaningpeninsulasitting on the floorwhirling dervishfather searches for missing soncall to prayercisternhemorrhoidssplashing water on someonedivining rodface shot offmale kisses maleouzothroat slashingturkish flagturkish soldierbeating a rugbomb cratergreco turkish warraki (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
Themes: | funeraldeathfriendshipmarriagemoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessmemorylonelinessdeath of motherillnessdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
Locations: | japanvillagebeachtrainschoolhotelcemeteryboatbusbicyclewaterrural settingurban settingbaseballoffice |
Characters: | japanesedoctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officerstudent β¦policemanmusicianbabysister sister relationshipwaitressmaidgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | reunionphotographcigarette smokingsingingtelephone callcryingsongdreamunderwearfooddrinkletterlieplace name in titleclassroom β¦prayerold manwidowfishapologybathgraveyardold womansuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarumbrellamassagesuitcasereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandsadnessgardenloss of motherclasssleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidayteacard gamehypodermic needlecakecomaice creamhappinessagingtempleloss of wiferailway stationfestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongtripplaying cardsshamehairdresserpost world war twoharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweighttelegramdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (See All) |
Japanese warlord Hidetori Ichimonji decides the time has come to retire and divide his fiefdom among his three sons. His eldest and middle sons - Taro and Jiro - agree with his decision and promise to support him for his remaining days. The youngest son Saburo disagrees with all of them arguing that β¦ there is little likelihood the three brothers will remain united. Insulted by his son's brashness, the warlord banishes Saburo. As the warlord begins his retirement, he quickly realizes that his two eldest sons selfish and have no intention of keeping their promises. It leads to war and only banished Saburo can possibly save him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracytragedyepic |
Themes: | samuraifaithfuneralmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidemarriagerapebetrayaladulterydrinkingmilitaryangerdivorce β¦brutalitydeath of motherinsanityillnesshopegreeddeath of wifeblindnessinheritancehuntingmadnessmurder of brothermurder of sonsuicide of mother (See All) |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | japanvillageforestwoodscastlecampfirestorm |
Characters: | japanesefather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipsoldieractorwarriorfather in law son in law relationship |
Period: | 16th century |
Story: | sexbloodone word titledoggunkisssingingchasebased on playfirecryingsongdreamblood splatterhorse β¦drinkbattleswordundressingfalling from heightletterlierifletearsdemonprayerdecapitationassassinambushold manmountaindisguisearmywidowapologysevered headnunforeign language adaptationmarriage proposalgravecurseprologueclownliarpoisonumbrellastatuerabbitdeath of brotherdeath of sondeath of husbandwitnesssadnesssevered armflowersleepingpowertraitorloyaltybow and arrowhelmetroyaltyhuntertempleservanthonorfatewindsufferingarranged marriagefanhatredchaosinsectdespairsibling rivalryrainstormslaughterarmorsiegeblind manbuddhismarrowdaggershaved headhorseback ridingbeheadingpeasantruinsgatecremationfoxmental breakdownflutetowerbeggartreasonshot with an arrowarcheryhuntkarmaheirtreacherymurder of wifemusketsorrowmimewarlordinfantrycavalrythronefleeingvulturesnoringbuddhadoomfather in law daughter in law relationshipmercybanishmentshacklessenilitymessengerjidai gekiconcubinephantompitywild boardeityfoollanceencampmentfeudal japanhara kirislanderuxoricidewandererbowingshakespeare's king learseventy somethingblood oathcourt jesterflatterygourdeyes gouged outlicking bloodviewblood feudfortificationarrow in one's backcastle ruinsdagger held to throatkabuki makeup (See All) |
59 year old Ove is the block's grumpy man who several years earlier was deposed as president of the condominium association, but he could not give a damn about being deposed and therefore keeps looking over the neighborhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family moves into the terr β¦aced house opposite and accidentally backs into Ove's mailbox it turns out to be an unexpected friendship. A drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools. (Read More)
Subgenre: | dark comedy |
Themes: | death of fatherfuneraldeathfriendshipmoneybetrayalpregnancydrinkingweddinginvestigationmemorytravelangertheftdeath of mother β¦cancergriefpoetrydeath of wifedeath of unborn child (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hospitalrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolhotelsnowcemeterybusbicyclekitchenwheelchairtrain stationspainsinging in a car β¦fire truckbus accidentsinging on a bus (See All) |
Characters: | doctorfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlnursepoliceman β¦dancerphotographerbabysister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlteacher student relationshipfrenchpregnant womanpregnantengineerneighbor neighbor relationshipsuicide by hangingsuicide by gunshotself pitysuicide by asphyxiation (See All) |
Period: | year 2014 |
Story: | garageloss of fathervoice overphotographflashbackcharacter name in titlebased on novelblooddogbare chested malekissdancingchasetelephone callfire β¦voice over narrationcryingfoodmirrorrescueslow motion scenecatcameradrinkletterbooklieriflerunningcafeneighborreference to jesus christcompetitiontelephonef wordnewspaperorphanjournalistwinecandleold manambulancesuicide attempthousenonlinear timelineapologycoffinold womanmarriage proposalcoffeegunshotflash forwardgraveprologueclowncoming outwidowervacationflowershangingpresidentpursuitcrossthreatloss of mothersleepingheart attackeyeglassesapplauseropelooking at oneself in a mirrorslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsjoggingtoyloss of loved onehammerloss of wifewristwatchladderblack humorfatebreakfastchokingmale underwearretirementpromiseredneckseriesattempted suicidebackpackhungershovellaughterfrustrationswedenvoice over letterbalconysnowingcanebroken armbriefspajamascoinholding handssaving a lifebarking dogloss of jobhit in the facehead woundwalletname callinglooking out a windowbitternessyoung version of characterhospital bedman in underwearsuicidaltrain tracksunsubtitled foreign languagereading a booknoosewheelchair boundwhite briefscar radiocar breakdownoverhead camera shotdead wifeeastern europenon linearhouse on firebride and groomnewspaper reporterhookburning buildingmotor scooterhit by a traintoy cardriver's licensebloody facewater hoserearview mirrorwashing dishestrain conductordriving lessonbouquet of flowersburning houseoxygen maskreference to mickey mousevolvowoman in a wheelchairhospital visitbuilding on fireparking ticketheavy breathinghonking a car hornsuicide thoughtsauto repairseat beltfeeding someonetrain compartmentred shoeselderly manmeet cutepast and presentleg in a castspoken inner thoughtselderly protagonistfalling off a ladderbus crashcar horncigarette buttdog urinationcradlegrumpy old mantrain yardreport cardbotched suicidedeath from cancersaabreference to christmasstepping on someone's footsuicidal thoughtvisiting wife's graveforced retirementreciting a poemreference to homerloss of homecat foodfalling to the floorrescue from firetwo daughtersfire rescuefalling onto train tracksrescued from a firebus falling off a cliffeating in a carburned out housedefecation slurgrumpy neighborparalyzed manreference to iranalmost hit by a trainlooking into a windowwomen's clothing (See All) |
A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately β¦try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. (Read More)
Themes: | faithfuneralmurderdeathrapeprisonangerracismbrutalitypovertyredemptionguiltgriefabductionexecution β¦justiceforgiveness (See All) |
Locations: | churchforestcemeterybuswoodspolice carlakeprison farm |
Characters: | little boypriestfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boypolice officerlawyerlittle girlbiblecatholicamerican β¦catholic priestself pity (See All) |
Story: | prisonerphotographflashbackfemale nuditytitle spoken by charactersingingknifebased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on bookdreamcorpseshot to deathwatching tv β¦letterrifletearshandcuffsclassroomprayerreportercandlestabbingstabbed to deathpoliticiannunchildcoffingraveyardnews reportlatex glovesgunshotconfessionsmokingmicrophonelightningcourtwitnessbrotherrattied uppoemreference to adolf hitlerfaintinglawcrucifixblockbusterlossvisitaudiencecrying manrapistburialclockprison guardthunderhatredlaughterevidencedead manracistprison cellbigotrysirennewspaper clippingswastikaethicstestimonylouisianafencesouthern u.s.governorjurysecuritymaking outdeath rowlistening to radiobaseball gamedeath penaltybishopdocumentgurneyinmatecapital punishmentsocial justicevisitorsupport groupmurder of a nude womansolitary confinementliberalprotestorbigotrepentancetv cameraempathyholy bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionlie detectorsearch partyspeeding vehiclereference to martin luther kingroman catholicreference to fidel castrosympathycourt hearingchaplainsavagerywhite supremacyplacardpsalmreference to james cagneyvigiladult diapercrime reenactmentextreme crueltylow lifeslumsplaying checkersstraitjacketdead teen couplepolygraph testarmed guardlegal trialplain clothes nunlegal rightsrope skippingtexas death rowwork detailscum (See All) |
In 1941, Italy allies with Germany and ruthlessly conquers the much weaker country of Greece. On a remote Greek island, an Italian artillery garrison is established to maintain order. One Italian officer, Captain Corelli, adopts an attitude of mutual co-existence with the Greeks and engages in such β¦activities as music festivals and courting the daughter of a local doctor. In 1943, however, after Italy surrenders to the Allies and changes sides in the war, Captain Corelli must defend the Greek island against a German invasion. (Read More)
Subgenre: | historical event |
Themes: | murderdeathlovereligionpoliticsdrinkingillness |
Locations: | villagebeachmotorcycleairplaneshipbeach party |
Characters: | doctormother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerboyteenage girlprostitutegirldancerlove trianglecatholicgerman β¦mayorfishermangrandfather granddaughter relationshipdeafnessnazi officergerman officer (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940s |
Story: | prisoner of warfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodfemale frontal nuditygunkisscigarette smokingdancingexplosionsingingbased on bookmachine gunshot in the head β¦drinklettershootingriflebombislandoperacandlebandmassacreno opening creditsdisarming someonefishingflash forwardhangingpremarital sexchickenrecord playeritaliancaptainreference to adolf hitlerinjuryrecordingwatching a movieearthquakecannoncelebrationbombingnewsreel footagegreeceparachutehealingvoice over letterfemale doctortangotranslatorfianceegreekdockitalian operatavernilliteracymarriage engagementguerillaturkishpartisannazi occupationsurrenderresistance fighternude bathinglynchingitalian historyreference to josef stalinreference to benito mussoliniembroideryreference to lenincollaboratorresistance movementalbaniaeardowrygreek islanditalian armyitalian soldierpeaparachutistmandolintown squarefemale armpit hairfemale underarm hairallied forcesgreek orthodoxgreek historymedical supplies (See All) |
Living in India, Mary Lennox, a young, privileged girl, is left orphaned when her parents are killed in an earthquake. She is sent back to England where she goes to live on her uncle's estate. It is a fairly isolated existence and she has to find things to keep herself occupied. She finds a sickly y β¦oung boy...and a secret garden. (Read More)
Subgenre: | costume drama |
Themes: | death of fathermagicfriendshipnaturelonelinessdeath of motherredemptiongriefhopecrueltychildhoodwealth |
Locations: | bathtubrural settingwheelchairindia |
Characters: | little boyfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendboygirllittle girlmaidcousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipuncle niece relationshipself discovery |
Period: | 19th century |
Story: | young boyphotographfemale nudityf ratedbased on noveldogtitle spoken by characterfirevoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femaledreamunderwearhorseface slap β¦camerasecretneighbororphanmansiondream sequenceportraitpuppetkeywidowergardenstrong female charactericelifting someone into the airelephantloss of wifeservantstrong female leadtorchearthquakereconciliationchild's point of viewtime lapse photographyrosefrustrationyoung loveswinghousekeeperhorse and carriagebonfirepigeonunclehorseback ridingvictorian eratriple f ratedparalysismedical maskweedestatestaircasediscoverygardenerhideoutbellmusic boxhiding under a bedsick childcarriagetantrumpuppet showliverpoolsecret passagewaymanor househidden doormaster servant relationshipoil lampjigsaw puzzlesunlightwhite horseseedneglecttemperorphan girljigsawchild as main characterneglected childcomfortspiritual healingivorystrange noisebluebellsrobintapestryemotional healingshut inwidowed fatheryorkshire englandinner strengthchange of seasonswater lilymaharajaenglish gardenwoman slaps a girllearning to walk (See All) |
It's a heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi. The story was filmed by Zhang Che in 1973 as The Blood Brothers.
Subgenre: | martial artshistorical event |
Themes: | murderrevengebetrayaladulterymilitary |
Locations: | villagerural settingchina |
Characters: | soldierlove trianglewarriorchinese |
Period: | 19th century1860s1870s |
Story: | prisoner of warprisonerbloodviolencevoice over narrationcorpsehorseremakebattleswordriflehand to hand combatkung fuassassinsword fight β¦ambushmassacrearmystabbed in the chestassassinationritualuniformtrapbrothergeneralkillingbattlefieldcivil wartraitorbow and arrowsurvivorrebellionambitionguardintrigueunfaithful wifehungerslaughtersiegearrogancepalacecontractbanditbeheadingshot with an arrowgovernorfortressarcherbrotherhoodritewarlordsurrenderbanquetmarchbeijing chinaoathconvoydevastationprocessionsurprise attackcollapsearmy generalempresspolitical intriguedeath of main charactercanonrebelliousnessman kills womanillicit affairchinese operachinese historyfood shortageciviliandynastyman murders a womanblood oathblood brothersnanjing chinastabbing a womanqing dynastyblood brothermain characters killed offforbidden city (See All) |
Fourth-generation Army Col. William McNamara is imprisoned in a brutal German POW camp. Still, as the senior-ranking American officer, he commands his fellow inmates, keeping a sense of honor alive in a place where honor is easy to destroy, all under the dangerous eye of the Luftwafe vetran Col. Wil β¦helm Visser. Never giving up the fight to win the war, McNamara is silently planning, waiting for his moment to strike back at the enemy. A murder in the camp gives him the chance to set a risky plan in motion. With a court martial to keep Visser and the Germans distracted, McNamara orchestrates a cunning scheme to escape and destroy a nearby munitions plant, enlisting the unwitting help of young Lt. Tommy Hart. Together with his men, McNamara uses a hero's resolve to carry out his mission, ultimately forced to weigh the value of his life against the good of his country. (Read More)
Themes: | murdertorturedrunkennessescapedeceptionracismrivalryabuseself sacrifice |
Locations: | trainforestsnowgermanytunnelairplane accident |
Characters: | lawyerrussiannazi officer |
Period: | world war two1940s |
Story: | prisoner of wartheaterphotographflashbackcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionpistolvoice over narrationbeating β¦corpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenefalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationshot in the backambushfootballmapexploding carfalse accusationtrialradiocigar smokingshot in the foreheadracial slurpilotcover uphangingwitnessneck breakingsubtitled scenetraitorcaptainreference to adolf hitlerpropagandasergeantwristwatchhonorcolonelframe uplieutenantmoral dilemmalyingall male castshoebelgiumshot in the handhanged mandogfightmass gravestarvingthrown from a carcourt martialfrozen bodyblackfaceexploding planeperjuryfake idfriendly firesaluteprisoner of war campfrostbitereference to mark twainsecret planreflection in car mirrormanualbunk (See All) |
Grief, recovery, and human contact. Brian is a great guy - a sweet father, a good husband, and a loyal friend to his boyhood pal Jerry who's a junkie. When tragedy strikes, Jerry tries to help Brian's wife and children cope, and Audrey, Brian's widow, tries to help Jerry kick the habit. Loss and add β¦iction are stubborn. The story starts on the day of the funeral, with Brian appearing in flashbacks. A neighbor's divorce, a dinner party that includes a young woman from the Narcotics Anonymous group Jerry attends, and thinking back to a fire in Brian and Audrey's garage give the story texture. (Read More)
Themes: | funeralmurderdeathlovedrugsgrief |
Locations: | bicycleapartment |
Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbest friendinterracial relationship |
Story: | garageloss of fatherflashbackcigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femaledreamwatching tvbikiniletterbirthdaybedbedroomnonlinear timelinedinner β¦heroinaddictioncakeice creamcompassionfatebreakfastmovie theatrevegetarianloss of husbandclinicinterracial marriagemarriage problemsrecoveryrehabilitationbiracialsleeplessnesshouse firewhite male black female relationshipbiracial childheroin addictionskipping schoolspouse abusemarital discordgood samaritanloss of parent12 step programmixed race childroses are red poemtenacitynarcotics anonymous (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con β¦vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
Themes: | faithmurderdeathloverevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsreligionbetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinking β¦drunkennessextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantchurchswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclepolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
Characters: | little boydoctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooboyteenage boyteachernursepoliceman β¦lawyersister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlbibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
Story: | prisonerjailphotographflashbackfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlegunkisscigarette smoking β¦nipplessingingpartyknifepantiespistoltelephone callvoice over narrationfondlingcryingcell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvcomputerdrinksex in bedshootingvomitingtearsbirthdaycafebathroomvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Biograpical epic of Malcolm X, the legendary African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a Garveyite Baptist minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. Malcolm became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when β¦ let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim and changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz. He is assassinated on February 21, 1965 and dies a Muslim martyr. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmconspiracyepicbased on autobiographypolitical drama |
Themes: | murderdeathdrugsreligionpoliticsprisongangsterangerracismdrug useredemptionsurveillancepolice brutalityreligious conversion |
Locations: | new york citybarbeachtrainafricainner city |
Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanboyteenage boytough guyinterracial relationshipself discovery |
Period: | 1960s1940s1950s1930s1920s |
Story: | racial discriminationspiritualityjailphotographflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolencetwo word titletitle spoken by characterpistolvoice over narrationcryingbeatingshot to death β¦shot in the chestshotguntearsmanhattan new york citycriminalassassinhuman rightsman with glassesassassinationcontroversyshot in the legracial slurmicrophonefbiwritten and directed by cast memberconvertiblespeechamerican flagtragic eventsadnessshot in the armciahateblack americaneyeglassesrace relationsrageislambrooklyn new york citycompassionpreachercivil rightsburglarmiddle eastburglaryhatredboston massachusettsdeath threatdeath of protagonistracistconvictloss of husbandtragic herohustlershot multiple timesmain character diesintoleranceurban decay16 year oldbaseball capracial prejudicemosquefight the systemex conblaxploitationpolitical activistracial tensiondeath of title characterfirst person narrationku klux klanmain character shotsolitary confinementharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementkennedy assassinationmultiple time framesstreetcarracial segregationpenitentiaryracial violenceblack historydirected by co starrise to powerracial injusticeblack powerblack man white woman relationshipanti racismcrusadeblack white relationsstreet hustlerracial identitystreet preacherracial intoleranceracial integrationflag burningwest indianblack militantnation of islamblack activistbedford stuyvesant brooklyn new york cityblack radicalismrodney king incident (See All) |
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter named D'Leh's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe. When a band of mysterious horse-riding warlords raid the Yaghal camp and kidnaps his heart's desire - the beautiful Evolet along with many others, D'Leh is forc β¦ed to lead a small group of hunters south to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her. Driven by destiny, the unlikely band of warriors must battle saber-toothed cats and terror birds in the Levant. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | magicmurderdeathlovefriendshipkidnappingbetrayalprisondancemonsterdeath of motherabusedyingblindnessself sacrifice β¦huntingdeath in childbirthmurder of motherfight for freedom (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | villagesnowboatdesertlakejunglecampfire |
Characters: | priestfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboygirldancerwarriorreference to godwitch |
Story: | spiritualityprisonerjailnumber in titlebloodkissfightdancingknifechasefirevoice over narrationcryingbeatingcorpse β¦foodhorserescuepunched in the facebattlefalling from heightmasklietearshand to hand combatdead bodyhallucinationrivercombatorphanmassacremountainstabbingdeath of friendeatingarmybirdacronym in titlefictional warritualsearchjourneyflash forwardtreelegendstabbed in the backprologueliartentlightningskeletonscarpursuitstalkinggifttrapwhippingsubtitled scenemoongolddestinybow and arrowspearwoundinjuryquestslaveryjail cellcaptivehuntertempletorchburialanimal attackdinosaurslavepromiseshieldfloodface painttarget practicetelescopeconstruction sitewhiprejectionresurrectionfalling to deathbutcherprophecyfather figureabsent fathersuperstitionaerial shotfallrainstormtriberaidsmokeheroismspittingsunsetmysticismagriculturemeathuman sacrificesailboatshot with an arrowarcherywhistledrumhuntstretcherpyramidpremonitionblizzardprehistoric timesdeath of familyrevoltstealthritescoldingcavalryuprisingbonedreadlocksnegotiationpitrebirthvulturesailing shiploinclothchantingspiritualismcustomfloodingsnowstormnetmessiahhornanimal rescuefuneral pyrepharaohnorth africaexhaustionethnographytalking to an animaltrekcaught in a netseedstar gazingstone agecollapsestampedechantseparation from familythrown from heighttrackingpriestessblessingwar paintherdmammothancient cultureconstruction craneseerallycave womanstabbed with a spearcave drawinggiant birdwoolly mammothdying in someone's armsfalling objectmanaclesancient citydragged along the groundslave revoltlong fingernailssabertooth tigertrampledtransferencetribal warfarearmbandcauterizing a woundcheerprimitive artbuilding a firefalse godclub the weaponmedicine womansabre toothed catwhipping a slave10000 b.c.arrow in one's backrising from the gravethatched roofthe onewalking in circleshearthimpaled on a spearmurder of a kingslave uprising (See All) |
A troubled young boy, Oskar, is trying to cope with the loss of his father. Oskar starts lashing out at his mother and the world. Until a year later, he discovers a mysterious key in his father's belongings and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock, just as he used to when his father β¦ was alive. On this journey he is bound to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about himself and his family, but will he ever find the lock? (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedy |
Themes: | death of fatherfuneraldeathfeargriefautism |
Locations: | new york cityapartment |
Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipboysingle mothergrandfather grandson relationshipparent child relationshipself inflicted injury |
Period: | 2000syear 2001 |
Story: | young boyloss of fatherflashbackbased on novelvoice over narrationletterliemanhattan new york citysubwaymapno opening creditschildsearchkeygrandmother β¦answering machinerevelationquestchild's point of viewmourninggrandfatherloss of sonmuteloss of husbandworld trade center manhattan new york citymessagebereavementriddlepost september 11 2001lockmysterious strangerasperger's syndromeswing set9 year oldtambourinebroken vaseself development (See All) |
After a chance encounter at a theater, two men, Benigno and Marco, meet at a private clinic where Benigno works. Lydia, Marco's girlfriend and a bullfighter by profession, has been gored and is in a coma. It so happens that Benigno is looking after another woman in a coma, Alicia, a young ballet stu β¦dent. The lives of the four characters will flow in all directions, past, present and future, dragging all of them towards an unsuspected destiny. (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodramasilent movie |
Themes: | unlikely friendshipfriendshipsuiciderapeprisonpregnancyfearweddingmemorylonelinesstheftobsessiontheatrepanic |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hospitalbarchurchswimming poolhotelcemeterytaxirural settingapartmentspaincatholic church |
Characters: | priestdoctorfather daughter relationshipsingerteachernursestudentdancermusicianphotographerwriterlawyeractresslittle girllust β¦psychiatristpregnant from rape (See All) |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | theaterjailphotographflashbacksexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditynipplestitle spoken by charactersinging β¦pantiesshowercryingcell phoneslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercameraswordarrestundressingbare buttlettertearscar crashvoyeurreporterswimminggay slurjournalistbraconcertambulancewomanfemale pubic hairsnakewhite pantiesdream sequencescantily clad femalehit by a carritualbartendermicrophonecostumeuniformmassagebaseball batscreamtragic eventfilm within a filmstagecinemaballettraditionentertainmentnipples visible through clothingsexual abusecomaexerciseguitaristbuttocksmovie theatervisittimeaudiencebridetv showhaircutwatching televisionspanishrainstormsymbolismman cryingmale objectificationmenstruationnotebookimperative in titlemetaphorsubtitlesautographstage playnewspaper articleinfatuationballerinaactual animal killedbullgroomprison visitcapemadrid spaininmatetragic loveentertainerriteshrineiconsuicide notephobiacurtainwedding gowncustombullfightingbedriddenspectatorcrutchshrinkingloss of girlfriendcompact discmale nurseembroiderybullfighterphysical therapyconciergejordanwalking canematadorbullfightballet classcharacter appears in newspaperappointmentballet schoolballet teacherbullringdance showlobbycoming out of a comatorerocoma rapegoringnewspaper obituary (See All) |
Journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and social circles, but when his sixty-fifth birthday coincides with a shock from β¦ the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties, and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty. (Read More)
Themes: | faithfuneraldeathlovefriendshipsurrealismsuicidedrugsreligionmoneydrinkingweddingartvoyeurismmemory β¦divorceobsessionpovertygriefyouththeatredeath of wifewealthwritingmadnessfirst love (See All) |
Mood: | satirerainnight |
Locations: | beachchurchswimming poolnightclubelevatorwheelchairurban settingseaitalyshipstrip clubmuseumsuicide by car |
Characters: | little boypriesthusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyprostitutegirldanceractorwriter β¦artistactresslittle girlcatholicself portraitfacial tattoo (See All) |
Period: | 2010ssummer |
Story: | spiritualitytheaterphotographflashbacksexfemale nuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malekissfemale full frontal nudity β¦cigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditysingingpartytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongfoodslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbikinibare buttpaintingbookliesunglassesbirthdaymale pubic hairguitarriveralcoholstripperf wordsubjective cameraswimmingjournalistcandlemontageeatingcocainenonlinear timelineapologynunno opening creditscoffinbirthday partyunderwater scenecontroversyold womanparkskinny dippingmicrophonekeyliarchampagnefugitiveumbrellapassionstatuescene during end creditsdisappearancecrossdeath of sonsadnessgardenmagical realismpoetreference to william shakespearetrustheroinsurgeryeyeglassesitalianapplausefemale stockinged legsteatouristrome italyjoggingroyaltyagingguitaristgossipswimsuitmale underwearwatching televisiondwarflandscapeboxer shortsold agemourningliteraturedespairsculpturechoirbriefsbenchwedding receptionlighthouseplastic surgerypaintsnorting cocaineshipwreckjazz musiceditor14 year old18 year oldlatingiving a toastwhite briefscruise shiphammockpark benchsorrowoverhead camera shottricksaintsleeplessnesskiss on the cheekvaticangiraffehigh societyreference to the devilwater fountainoverhead shotexorcistbaroquehappy birthdaybegins with textillusionistnobilitycardinal the priestcountesshand kissinggenitaliaromaart collectorcountmarxismmagic showmisanthrope20 year oldpeepholemariachi bandeurocommunist partyflamingoreference to dostoyevskysleeping on the floorart exhibitdead daughterbotoxalmost hit by a carvagina sluraqueductburkachinese manreference to marcel proustjapanese touristknife throwerpallbearerintelligentsialawn partynothingnessopening creditsconga linetourist guidewashing one's face60 year oldreferring to oneself in the third person42 year olddisappearing actla dolce vitaplaywritingsleeping on a park bench65 year oldreference to gustave flaubertreference to milan italyreflection in a glass doortiber rivervow of poverty69 year oldcolosseum romelegs crossed (See All) |
Sadik is one of the rebellious youth who has been politically active as a university student and became a left-wing journalist in the 70's, despite his father's expectations of him becoming an agricultural engineer and taking control of their family farm in an Aegean village. On the dawn of Septembe β¦r 12, 1980, when a merciless military coup hits the country, they cannot find access to any hospital or a doctor and his wife dies while giving birth to their only child, Deniz. After a long-lasting period of torture, trials, and jail time, Sadik returns to his village with 7-8 years old Deniz, knowing that it will be hard to correct things with his father, Huseyin. (Read More)
Subgenre: | videofamily drama |
Themes: | death of fatherdeathprisontorturemilitarydeath in childbirth |
Locations: | villagehospitaltrainrural settingfarm |
Characters: | doctorfather son relationshippolicebrother brother relationshipfathergrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipsingle fatherthe family |
Story: | jailhorsejournalistvideo camerachildbirthdeath of sonhealthwalkie talkiebirthpicnicimaginationsonactivismturkey the countryistanbul turkey β¦giving birthcomicanarchistpolitical activismleft wingcoupmilitary couphorseshoegenerational conflict (See All) |
Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
Themes: | faithmurderdeathloverevengemarriagereligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsescapedeceptionangerbrutalityredemption β¦home invasionexecutionhopeblindnessvengeanceamnesiaforgivenessself sacrificenear death experience (See All) |
Locations: | villagebeachsnowcemeterydesertwaterseashiprooftopcaveoceancampfiresea battle |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarriorreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipjewchildhood friend |
Story: | reunionprisonersurprise endingflashbackcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodviolencedogbare chested maledancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknife β¦firevoice over narrationcorpsehorseshot in the chestremakeshot in the headslow motion scenebattleswordarrestlettershowdowncombatorphansword fightaxemountainmontagearmystabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinefalse accusationno opening creditsdisarming someoneassassinationunderwater sceneracial slurtrainingflash forwardperson on firetentlightninglong takecrossgiftthreatened with a knifesevered armwhippingbare chested male bondageclass differencesqueenbattlefieldprincecircusbow and arrowassassination attemptheavy rainfriendship between menhelmetslaverycrucifixbeardrebelrebellioncrying mantorchcompassionsocial commentarydebateslavepresumed deadcelebrationreverse footageshieldresistancewhiphatredmercilessnessdeath threatgreecemiracleoilsibling rivalryrainstormbalconybetwar veterankingdomstadiumsevered legdaggermoral dilemmapalaceman cryingbriberynarrated by characteroppressioncrucifixionfinal showdownspiral staircasemale friendshiphorse racingshot with an arrowamputeejerusalemarcherygovernorraftemperordrumcheering crowdarenahead injurywagerpalm treestablesword and sandalfight the systemchainedparaplegicarcherbettingancient romecarpenterbowhorse racefreedom fighterresistance fighterbanquetdreadlocksloinclothtotalitarianismnomadloss of memoryrowingroman empiredinner tableflaming arrowstabbed in the sideromansheikcaught in the rainjesus christlobotomydiscipleseparation from familydeus ex machinasinking shipnaval battle1st centurychariotfirst aidleprosycrucifixion of jesusroman soldierjerusalem israelcannonballzealotoarreference to julius caesarjulius caesarenslavementlepertunicshackledadopted brotherslave girlcenturionremake of remakeriding accidentroman legionchariot racepontius pilatefast forwardleper colonyadrifttrampledcapsizeroman armycarrying someone over shouldercoliseumrebel fighterroman salutewhipping scars (See All) |
Before leaving on his second tour in Afghanistan, Marine Captain Sam Cahill, a leader, an athlete, a good husband and father, welcomes his screw-up brother Tommy home from prison. He'd robbed a bank. In country, Sam's helicopter is shot down and all are presumed dead. Back home, while Sam wastes awa β¦y as a prisoner in a remote encampment, Tommy tries to take care of the widow and her two children. While imprisoned, Sam experiences horrors unbearable, so when he's rescued and returns home, he's silent, detached, without affect, and he's convinced his wife and brother have slept together. Demons of war possess him; what will silence them? (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodrama |
Themes: | murderkidnappingmarriagetortureangerparanoiaguiltgrieftraumastarvation |
Locations: | barhelicoptersnowkitchen |
Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipgirlnurselove triangleuncle niece relationshipamerican soldierdeath of soldier |
Period: | winter |
Story: | prisoner of warprisonerone word titlebare chested malepistolcryingremakerescuecameratearsvideo camerawidowforeign language adaptationgraveyardbartender β¦confessionamerican flagbrothersuspicioncharacter says i love youbased on filmtherapyshavingcaptainballoonjoggingcaptiveloss of loved onehome moviehomepresumed deadpost traumatic stress disorderafghanistanfather figureice skatingsurprisedark pastfamily dinnerrelease from prisontourtragic herogun held to headmarinehelicopter crashbubble bathgravestonesnowmanmarital infidelitymassbrother in lawtalibaninfantthreat to killrenovationu.s. marinegrievingprivatesister in lawemaciationsibling relationshipmissing in actionafghan warcatholic masswar traumauh 60 blackhawk helicoptertraumatic childhoodremodelinghelicopter shot downforced to killah 64 apache helicopterremake of danish filmhomefrontemotional turmoilemotional shocknursing studentthreatened suicidetour of dutyfalse accusation of infidelityoperation enduring freedomraising a flag (See All) |
The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command o β¦f the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagepregnancydrinkingescapemilitarybrutalityillnessdyingblindnessu.s. militaryus military |
Mood: | gorerain |
Locations: | japanbeachairplanewatershipcavetunnel |
Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrensingerboygirlphotographerself mutilationmilitary officerpregnant wife β¦u.s. soldieramerican soldierbakermilitary policejapanese soldierjapanese military (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940syear 1945year 2005 |
Story: | prisoner of warbootsphotographflashbackbloodviolencedogguncigarette smokingexplosionsingingknifepistolfirevoice over narration β¦songbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfoodhorseshot in the headpunched in the facecameradrinkbattleswordfalling from heightlettershootingbookriflehand to hand combatbombplace name in titleislandspysurvivalstabbingeatingstabbed to deathmapno opening creditsgravebinocularsattackuniformtentreadingtankamerican flagexploding bodysadnesschickensevered armgeneralwhippingdismembermentcaptaingrenadecakehelmetsurvivormutilationsevered handhonorcolonelcannonwhiskeycensorshiptokyo japantarget practiceinvasionu.s. armykatana swordkickinggunshot woundinsectshoveldespairolympicseye gougingvoice over letterdisfigurementlanternlieutenantflamethrowersirenpatriotismhorseback ridingheroismsandwichkilling a dogfirearmalarmdiggingbunkercommandermedallistening to a radiostretcherscorpionbakerybayonetmilitary uniformkimonoshot point blanku.s. navybleeding to deathbeltbomberair raidman on firesurrenderadmiralcavalryrelicclothing storeexpectant mothertrenchlast standretreatdefeatdeserterammunitioncolt .45expectant fatherwarshipgun held to one's headwalking stickdead soldierartillerydisembodied handjapanese armystar spangled bannerexcavationarm blown offfiring rangejapanese flagmilitary draftdisgracelieutenant colonelturretshooting a dogimperial japanrationingviolence against a childwar atrocityhorse jumpingstallionhole through torsoduologympyokohama japanchamber potdysenterymilitary desertionshot back to backsuicide attackiwo jimajapanese navylost causeolympic medalisttalking to an unborn babycavalrymanemperor of japanjapanese air forcebeach landingmilitary dischargeshot in cold blood (See All) |