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Amid German reunification in 1990, 50-year-old Patty first loses her job and then her friend Jelena. In a small East German town, she collects discarded objects and meets the younger Franz. When her flat becomes so full of belongings that she can no longer enter it, she sets out into a colorful forest. A journey through landscapes and history begins—carrying away more than just her.
Nov 2026
The seasoned Captain Mitsos Avgoustis stubbornly refuses to retire. The ocean swell has lodged itself in his mind, and the sea simply will not give him back. For twelve years he has been away from Greece—estranged from his family, at odds with the shipping company, yet bound by unshakable ties to the 22 sailors aboard the cargo ship ATHOS III. Defiant and unwilling to obey, he somehow keeps finding cargo, calling at ports, loading and unloading, silently roaming the waters of the Pacific. Day and night, he battles the relentless gales on the lonely voyages of his mind and heart, where the secret he carries has long since dropped anchor.
Dec 2026
The film follows the narcissist and divorced father Göran as he tries to balance his life between having children, an expensive ADHD diagnosis and the search for love. At the same time, his best friend Alex struggles with a failing marriage. Together, they try to find joy in life, hope and maybe even love.
War may be over, but for the children of Miwa Nishikawa’s latest film — adapted from her forthcoming novel — survival has only begun.
Oct 2026
After the death of her adoptive father, a young filmmaker delves into his video archives only to realize that she never filmed him—except once, by accident. As the end of the world approaches, she now sets out to capture the extraordinary in the ordinary… which, too, is destined to disappear.
Sep 2026
The Sauvage family is desperate to be loved. Carole knows her employees hate her and is determined to win them over at any cost. Jacques has never worked a day in his life and doesn’t feel respected. As for their 16 y.o introverted son Blaise, who lacks a personality, he always goes along with everyone and agrees to everything… So much so that when he meets this girl, Josephine, he politely embarks on a revolutionary, violent, and completely impromptu crusade.
Jan 2027
For 14 years, Erika has been the anchor of a household that rarely stands still, doing her best to raise teenage Abigail, her whirlwind little brother, Yoni, and a dog with an extreme devotion to cheese. When Abi’s desire to meet her absent father grows into a full-blown obsession and word spreads he’s been seen nearby, Erika fears the fragile balance will collapse for good. Instead, the unpredictable journey that follows brings mother and daughter to see each other anew, steering their lively, lovable family toward a happy new chapter.
Since the appearance of a two-headed snake, a riverside village is plagued by a series of mysterious deaths. As long-forgotten secrets slowly rise to the surface, the villagers realize that some curses never truly disappear.
A comedy of manners set in a funeral home.
After being Ghosted by the boy she is texting, Mavis decides to visit his house and finds out that not only was she Ghosted, but that he is also a Ghost.....
Oct 2027
The man who turned the girl into an obsession from the first glance has mastered every detail of her life. And now, he is ready to reveal himself.
The late 1990s. Best friends Misha and Taya dream of escaping the small coastal town where adults have long since decided what their future should be. The brash Misha falls in love with a new teacher, while the quiet Taya hides the fact that her parents are planning to marry her off to a foreigner to save the family. Their friendship, through betrayal and pain, becomes a pillar of strength: they understand that growing up doesn't mean running away, but rather learning to stand up for yourself, even if it means being hurt by reality.
The penguin Kwi is transferred from the Moscow Zoo to another city. However, during the transportation, an accident occurs, and the baby ends up alone in a big city. Thus begins his incredible journey home.
Third installment of Hallmark's "Holliday Touchdown" franchise. plot TBA.
Two childhood best friends, Maya and Anjali, join their college’s competitive Bollywood dance team only to discover that the road to winning the national championship is far more raucous and cutthroat than they ever imagined.
When a young woman, Bharani Verma, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the police quickly arrest Kartik Saxena, making him the prime suspect in a seemingly open-and-shut murder case. But as the courtroom battle begins, every testimony uncovers new questions instead of answers. Hidden relationships, conflicting statements, and buried secrets gradually transform a simple murder trial into a gripping mystery where nothing is as it appears. Beyond the suspense, the film also explores a thought-provoking question: Have marriage and legal battles become a silent punishment for some innocent men, or is the truth far more complex than it seems? With every hearing, the truth becomes more elusive, and just when the verdict seems certain, an unexpected twist changes the entire direction of the case. A taut courtroom suspense thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very last moment.
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A seat edge thriller
Feb 2027
On the final journey of the legendary Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe, Europe’s elite boards for a farewell voyage. Owner Leo Goldberg stages a glamorous on-board show and private auction as the train travels from Vienna to Prague via Budapest, selling the Majestic to the highest bidder. But the train is more than a luxury relic: it is a controlled, mobile platform with secure compartments, limited exits, and near-total anonymity. That makes it irresistible to intelligence agencies. A Russian agent under deep cover, MI6 operatives posing as newlyweds, Chinese agents secretly wiring the train for surveillance, and a former special forces officer traveling with his daughter all converge on board. Behind champagne and polite conversation, a covert war unfolds. As the train speeds through the night, the stakes rise, trust erodes, and escape routes disappear.