Goodbye Soviet Union 2020

Goodbye Soviet Union 2020

Goodbye Soviet Union 2020

Goodbye Soviet Union 2020
Hüvasti, NSVL (original title)
1h 31min | Comedy | 10 July 2020 (Finland)

Storyline:

Johannes is born into an Ingrian-Finnish family in the Estonian Soviet Republic. When his mother leaves for Finland, and he’s left to be raised by his grandparents, Johannes is forced to face life on his own. He falls deeply in love with his classmate, Vera, takes risks, gets into fights, and gets punished – all the while, in the background, the Evil Empire collapses. As the Lenins fall and the Barbie dolls take over, the crocodile Genas and the Moskvitches are forced to step aside, leaving the road to the West wide open. Lauri Randla’s Goodbye, Soviet Union is a comedy about the adventures of the eccentric Tarkkinen family in the last days of the Soviet Union.

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Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie) (2021)

Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie) (2021)

Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie) (2021)

Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart (Movie) (2021)
Not Rated | 1h 42min | Drama, Music, Romance | 15 January 2021 (UK)

Storyline:

Shy keyboardist working for S. Korean music label discovers beautiful male street singer, is transfixed, falling in love at first sight. He shows the video to his boss, giving the singer a chance in the industry and a place in his heart.

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Butterfly and Flowers 1985

Butterfly and Flowers 1985

Butterfly and Flowers 1985

Butterfly and Flowers 1985
Peesua lae dokmai (original title)
2h | Drama | 23 October 1985 (Thailand)

Storyline:

Hujan, an elementary school student, lived with his father and younger brother and sister since his mother died of illness. One day, learning that his father is about to lose his job, Hujan decides to quit school and become an ice candy peddler and gets involved in illegal work.

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11 Flowers (2011)

11 Flowers (2011)

11 Flowers (2011)

11 Flowers (2011)
Wo 11 (original title)
Not Rated | 1h 50min | Crime, Drama, History | 9 May 2012 (France)

Storyline:

11-year-old Wang lives with his family in a remote village in China. Life is tough, but they make the most of what little they have. When Wang is selected to lead his school’s daily gymnastics, his teacher recommends that he wear a new shirt, which forces his family to make a great sacrifice. Soon after, Wang encounters a wounded man on the run and their fates are intertwined.

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Sune’s Summer 1993

Sune's Summer 1993

Sune’s Summer 1993

Sune’s Summer 1993
Sunes sommar (original title)
1h 23min | Comedy, Family | 25 December 1993 (Sweden)

Storyline:

It’s summer and Sune Anderssons family is planning a holiday in Greece. Sunes father, Rudolf is sulking because then he won’t be able to go on his beloved fishing trip. But after seeing how much the Greek trip is going to cost, he comes up with a great idea: Let’s go on a camping trip instead. A lot is happens during this trip and after a while Rudolf discovers that the camping trip might not be as cheat as he thought.

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I’m Not Scared 2003

I'm Not Scared 2003

I’m Not Scared 2003

I’m Not Scared 2003
Io non ho paura (original title)
R | 1h 48min | Crime, Drama, Mystery | 7 May 2004 (USA)

Storyline:

While playing outside one day, nine-year-old Michele discovers Filippo, who is chained to the ground at the bottom of a hole. Michele witnesses town baddie Felice nearby and suspects something bad is happening. Michele is unsure whom he should tell about his discovery, eventually spilling the beans to his closest friend.

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Oil on Canvas 2019

Oil on Canvas 2019

Oil on Canvas 2019

Oil on Canvas 2019
Al óleo (original title)
1h 20min | Comedy | 15 March 2019 (Spain)

Storyline:

María, a young student of Fine Arts, decides to spend a weekend with Julio, her partner, in the house of her parents’ town. Once there, the young woman will have to face a reality already forgotten. The solid mentality of her family means that practically nothing has changed in the life of his brother Hugo and his father, Arturo.

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