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Deeply affected by a series of unlikely and violent events in his youth, a solitary man has a fortuitous encounter.
Two sisters who couldn't be more different are unaware of their father's double life with two families and the existence of the other until his sudden death. While stuffy Sandra has no need for such a relationship, chaotic Sandy never leaves her new-found sister's side.
Enemies at school. friends at home. Two brothers navigate childhood with and without each other.
With his beloved older sister in the throws of Alzheimer's and on her deathbed, an elderly man pieces together an uncertain truth which tosses their whole relationship into question.
From a bee getting shot in New York City to paying strangers to take his aging father, Louis C.K. unleashes the ridiculous thoughts in his mind.
On a fuel-supplying oil tanker in rivers, Old Maqbool, a compassionate cook, wishes luck to all the crew. But the power-hungry helmsman suspects him of being a spy for the vessel owner and harasses him all the time. During port maintenance, Maqbool befriends Noora, a young stowaway seeking refuge. The helmsman exploits the downtime to smuggle oil, which attracts the owner's attention. During a sudden visit, impressed with Maqbool's cooking, the owner allows Noora to stay as his assistant. Desperate to hide his deeds, the helmsman falsely accuses Noora of theft, sparking a web of lies and friction among the crew.
A sibling visit an abandoned hotel in search of their father's treasure. Initially, the terror is thought to be a hoax by a hotel guard hired to pose as a ghost, but things change when the spirit of a woman murdered in the hotel actually rises and haunts them. Now they must fight to survive this supernatural terror.
In 1930 Hollywood, a Spanish actor is cast in the night shoot of a soon-to-be-legendary vampire film, forced to imitate the English-speaking star who performs the same role by day. The two actors regularly meet at the transitory hours of their shoots, and a rivalry stirs between them. All the while, a string of murders are occurring on and around the soundstage.
In Mexico’s Pacific waters, Bertie Gregory goes in search of one of the ocean’s most iconic predators: the hammerhead shark. Once abundant in these seas, hammerhead numbers have plummeted, making sightings increasingly rare. Bertie investigates what’s driving the hammerhead decline, and how protected waters offer hope for the future. His journey culminates in a rare and unforgettable encounter that shines a light on the future of one of the world’s most famous sharks.
Eris is a talented and ambitious young chef who works at the prestigious Medusa restaurant. The restaurant is run by Palas, an experienced chef whose work style clashes with that of our protagonist. Eris enters a culinary duel for Palas’s position, and that’s when a dead spider is discovered on her plate. Eventually, the two open up to each other and reveal their vulnerabilities as they reflect on the price of pursuing their dreams.
Grandma Zhao Yanhong (Michelle Yeoh), whose mental state is "30 years ahead of her age," refuses to admit defeat, is fearless, and loves to cause trouble! After meeting the genius but ultimately useless Wu Youwei (Liu Haoran), who "would rather lie down than sit," she becomes involved with the Rubik's Cube, and together with her mentor, best friend, and family, stumbles and bravely ventures into the "Rubik's Cube world"! What kind of magic will she achieve after picking up a Rubik's Cube at 70? What bizarre opponents and chaotic unexpected events will she encounter...?
Luna, a final-year university student, begins her thesis under the supervision of her lecturer, Mr. Garda, who initially seems kind and supportive. Behind his friendly facade, however, Mr. Garda abuses his position of power by sexually harassing Luna and threatening to delay her graduation if she refuses his advances. Deeply traumatized, Luna disappears without a trace. Her best friend, Laras, grows suspicious, only to find herself becoming the next victim of the same abuse.
Holly is a young, courageous hedgehog, but woefully sheltered by her overprotective Dad. Walter is an overworked, exhausted rabbit with a few dozen kids of his own, who just wants a change in his predictable routine. When this unlikely duo crashes into each other’s lives, things take a drastic turn. After a bump to the head Walter now believes that he is Sir Balderdash the Great – a hero, a warrior, a legend. While Holly, who is just thrilled to be out of the house, gets swept up in Walter's concussion fuelled fantasy.
Reema inherits an abandoned resort on a remote island, and with her three friends, sets out to uncover the truth behind her inheritance. She soon discovers strange locals, cryptic messages from her late mother, and a familial curse involving tantric rituals and black magic. As tensions rise, Reema and her friends must confront their deepest fears to survive the island’s sinister grip.
A man leaves the hospital. He sets out on a journey, perhaps a final one. Alongside the mystical landscapes drift the verses of Hospital Británico (1986), the last book by Héctor Viel Temperley. And the words of those who have been marked by reading it over the years.
