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His name is Ramón Vázquez. He comes from La Pampa and wants to reach Soto, near Córdoba, to reunite with his father. He has not seen him in thirty years. The difficult journey gives rise to a series of encounters on the threshold. And the light blinds.
When an artist stages a deeply personal performance piece, her work becomes an urgent attempt to reach her audience before it's too late.
Bikram, a longtime chef and confirmed bachelor, runs his restaurant with heart and discipline. But when his niece and two meddling Aunties host a speed-dating night there, his world is thrown into comedic chaos— blending family pressure, unexpected romance, and the perfect dash of second chances.
Leo (12) tries to fish with a homemade rod on the riverbank, dealing with the distant gaze of his father, Luis (50), who remains lost in his own grief. The distance between them seems irreconcilable until the river offers Leo a gift: a unique fishing hook.
A detective faced with stagnation in his career is suddenly thrusted into a new case that brings both romance and purpose in his life.
A heartbroken and lonely Cute is struggling to escape self-destructive patterns in her love life when she meets Bigfoot.
A first person experience through the slipping drift of childhood
The Badger of Ballybog is a comedy mockumentary following the contestants of Ireland’s premier men’s beauty pageant, including five-time reigning champ Little Johnny, legacy entrant Mícheál Milk, competition bad boy Big Daddy, the young and eager Declan Dweeb, international man of mystery Nakamura Ozu, English pariah Paddy Maguire and American folk singer Duke Davis. It’s like the Rose of Tralee, but for lads.
Children, adults, and veterans discover hope and healing through the powerful human-horse connection at ROCK Ride On Center for Kids, a Texas nonprofit providing equine-assisted services. In the arena, uncertainty gives way to confidence, walls begin to come down, and participants living with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges find courage, purpose, and possibility. Through the rhythm of riding and the quiet presence of horses, breakthroughs unfold one session, one connection, and one transformed life at a time. Where the Horses Heal the Soul is a moving documentary about the extraordinary power of the human-horse bond to open a path forward and reveal the potential within each person.
On a frenetic night in the city of Pereira, a nomad sketches the everyday lives of various characters in his old notebook—figures whose paths cross in a universe he dubs "Ficciones sin Futuro" (Fictions Without a Future).
In an era of economic despair and record-high unemployment, where becoming a YouTuber is the ultimate dream job, the popular YouTube crew 'Killing Time' collapses overnight after an unforeseen accident claims a team member's life during a live broadcast. Desperate for a successful comeback, the members plot to return with far more extreme and sensational content. However, just as success seems within reach, mysterious figures appear and propose the 'real' Killing Time.
Woman flees war-torn Syria, leaving family behind. Seeking asylum in Bordeaux, she meets French lawyer who helps her rebuild life. Unexpected relationship forms between them amid her struggle to resettle.
Juni is on a quest of self discovery. So, Juni and her best friend, Gia, visit Trevor, the local drug dealer. When they’re both offered a brownie, Juni takes this opportunity to explore her inner self.
Connor loses everything when his curling team disbands. His girlfriend, Ivy, dumps him. She leaves him for Hunter Strand. Hunter is a billionaire hockey captain. Connor blames Hunter for his ruin. He devises a revenge scheme. He joins Hunter's hockey world. Connor plans to seduce Hunter. This will sabotage the engagement. Connor insists he is straight. His clumsy seduction attempts create intense tension. Soon, fake attraction becomes real love. Ivy discovers the original plot. She successfully breaks them apart. Connor makes a dramatic confession. Hunter forgives him. They reconcile and choose love over societal expectations.
The film explores the unique NYC-store Tiny Doll House, and follows its owner Leslie Edelman on a summer day at the shop.
To make ends meet, Laura takes a job working for Souria in a grand mansion in Paris’s Golden Triangle. Installed there by her lover, a wealthy Saudi prince, Souria lives in anticipation of his visits. As Laura struggles to adjust to this world of excessive luxury and constant surveillance, a fragile bond begins to form between the two women. But Laura senses that Souria is in danger, and that this gilded cage may be closing in on them both.
An unusual day in the life of a detached middle-aged couple, Padmanabhan and Sudha, begins when Sudha asks Padmanabhan to climb up to the terrace to pluck some mangoes for her. This seemingly ordinary incident rekindles their relationship by unveiling a long-buried yet lingering past.
Mike O'Hara takes a high-octane trip down memory lane, honoring what was once the greatest event on television: Evel Knievel.
