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Negative Emorgy emanating from MultiEarth A0073 coalesced into a massive void that swallowed the sun. The world lost its light and was engulfed in deep darkness. The most formidable enemy, Gavan Killer, who aims to annihilate all Gavans, pushes Reiji and his friends into an unprecedented life or death situation.
A suburban doctor-mom in crisis reconnects with old friend Kaz on a road trip through Victoria's high country. Their escape turns perilous, leading Allie to face her life's troubles and learn about connection.
Lau Kumud Hidyo Hero Banna is an inspiring music video about dreams, friendship, and the journey of becoming a hero. Kumude leaves his home in Dang with big dreams in his heart and travels to Kathmandu to become a hero. On the way, he meets his two close friends who support him and help change his style with black sunglasses, black jeans, a tough jacket, and stylish black Dingo shoes. Looking smart and confident, Kumude walks proudly like a real hero. During the journey, he meets a kind tempo rider girl who supports and encourages him. Their adventure becomes difficult when the tempo tyre gets punctured on the road. Later, a helpful truck driver gives Kumude a ride towards Kathmandu. As they travel through hills, rivers, forests, and beautiful landscapes, Kumude enjoys the beauty of Nepal and learns that becoming a hero needs courage, confidence, friendship, and belief in dreams.
Prasert, the owner of a corrupt rental car business, is chased by top gunmen from all over the country after becoming involved in the murder of the Eastern governor.
During a book signing in Normandy, Annie Ernaux, 70, revisits her memories of the summer of 1958, when she was 17. That summer, she left her hometown to work as a camp counsellor. At the first party, the head counsellor set out to deflower her. Finding him handsome, she lets him do it, as if against her will... Her body becomes a foreign place for her, an offering to be sacrificed.
It’s the summer of 1998 in New York City; Sayo, a soulful nightlife photographer and small-time drug dealer, is invited to a party upstate by his longtime friend and unrequited love, a movie star on the rise: Vince Marlowe. Together with their rowdy friend Ross, they drive to a remote, bucolic manor in hopes of some summer debauchery. But when they arrive, they discover that the promise of a party is actually three mysterious women — Billie, Wren, and Cata — whose disturbing agenda draws the boys into a dark web of seduction and terror.
In Rio de Janeiro, Noah Silva is a smooth-talking, used-car salesman whose 'do whatever it takes' approach to business and life begins to unravel at home and at work. After a series of wake-up calls, Noah is forced to confront the cost of his choices. He begins a difficult and deeply personal journey to restore his integrity while trying to win back the hearts of his wife and son.
Based on an inspiring story about a family whose faith is tested by an unimaginable loss, and what they choose to do next, in the midst of grief, they make a surprising decision. Instead of responding with anger, they choose forgiveness and set out to help heal a divided community. What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments.
When Haya's best friend Jawad gets engaged, her chronically-single world unravels — because who knew true love could be hiding in the friend zone?
The story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also that of a postcolonial society wrestling with its heritage. A society where folk music carries both the oppression of the past and the dream of a bright future.
After enduring 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean emerges a hardened man. He seeks redemption by reinventing himself as a respected dignitary under a new identity. He promises Fantine, a dying factory worker, to rescue and protect her daughter Cosette, who is being exploited and mistreated by the deceitful Thénardier family. As Valjean raises Cosette as his own, he is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Admist the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris. Through struggles, sacrifices, and a deep yearning for justice, Valjean strives to complete his journey of redemption and offer Cosette a future of love and freedom.
A commercial for cat treats that cause lasers to shoot from the feline’s eyes to stop home invaders.
After decades abroad, Iona returns to her childhood home on Fiji, sensing that there she might find the answers to many questions she has about civilisation and its discontent.
Nos últimos dias de vida do pai, um filho encontra no hospital a chance de viver a intimidade que os dois passaram anos adiando. [PT] During his father’s final days, a son discovers in a hospital the chance to share the closeness they had spent a lifetime avoiding. [EN] En los últimos días de vida de su padre, un hijo encuentra en el hospital la oportunidad de vivir la intimidad que ambos pasaron años postergando. [ES]
When Sasha meets his wild friend, Red the fox, again, he learns that the fox's family has been kidnapped by a traveling zoo. The boy resolves to bring them home at all costs. A dangerous journey and a meeting with a new true friend awaits him.
After mocking the movie theatre experience, Logan finds himself trapped in a cinematic nightmare. Haunted by vengeful spirits, he must escape the theatre before credits – and heads – roll.
