Children of Darkness 2008

Children of Darkness 2008

Children of Darkness 2008

Children of Darkness 2008
Yami no kodomo-tachi (original title)
2h 18min | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 2 August 2008 (Japan)

Storyline:

A Middle-aged Japanese ex-pat journalist investigates child organ trafficking in Thailand and he uncovers a sinister network.

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Sound and Fury 1988

Sound and Fury 1988

Sound and Fury 1988

Sound and Fury 1988
De bruit et de fureur (original title)
1h 35min | Drama | 1 June 1988 (France)

Storyline:

This drama depicts the misery of neglected children in big cities. 13 years old Bruno is of a good family, but since the death of his grandmother he spends most of his time alone, in a phantasy world, while his mother is away at work. But then he befriends the violent Jean-Roger, who’s from a severely disturbed family, where nobody cares what he’s doing. In school Jean-Roger drives their teacher into despair just for fun. To separate the two boys, she starts to stimulate Bruno’s interests by giving him extra lessons. When Jean-Roger fears loosing his one and only friend, he becomes even more aggressive.

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I Love You, I Don’t 1976

I Love You, I Don't 1976

I Love You, I Don’t 1976

I Love You, I Don’t 1976
Je t’aime moi non plus (original title)
R | 1h 29min | Drama | 10 March 1976 (France)

Storyline:

The petite waitress Johnny works and lives in a truck-stop, where she’s lonely and longs for love. She develops a crush on the garbage truck driver Krassky, although her sleazy boss Boris warns her that he’s gay. Maybe because of her boyish looks, Krassky likes her too. Both don’t notice the growing jealousy of Krassky’s boyfriend Padovan – until an escalation.

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The Two Of Us 1987

The Two Of Us 1987
Not Rated | 1h | Documentary, Drama, Family | Episode aired 25 March 1988

Storyline:

Matthew is a boy who just left school. He is handsome and athletic and believes himself to be gay. He retains a friendship with only one school friend, Phil, who has stuck by Matthew despite hostile reactions from his peers. As their relationship grows more intense, Phil’s girlfriend Sharon and his classmates become vindictive and aggressive. The two friends find themselves ostracized by both friends and family and decide to run away.

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A Little Romance 1979

A Little Romance 1979

A Little Romance 1979

A Little Romance 1979
PG | 1h 50min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance | 27 April 1979 (USA)

Storyline:

A French boy (Daniel) and an American girl (Lauren), who go to school in Paris, meet and begin a little romance. They befriend Julius, who enchants them with his storytelling. In an attempt to ensure the teens’ love forever, the three journey to Venice.

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Bully 2018

Bully 2018

Bully 2018

Bully 2018
1h 23min | Comedy | 15 June 2018 (USA)

Storyline:

A coming-of-age comedy about Jimmy (Tucker Albrizzi), a quiet, heavy-set high school kid who is constantly tormented by the resident school bully Miles (Jack DiFalco) and his cronies. After an altercation on his way home from school lands him a chance meeting with former professional boxer “Action” Jackson (Ron Canada) and trainer Manny (Danny Trejo), Jimmy decides to learn how to fight back.

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Out in the Open 2019

Out in the Open 2019

Out in the Open 2019

Out in the Open 2019
Intemperie (original title)
1h 43min | Thriller | 22 November 2019 (Spain)

Storyline:

In a tyrannical and oppressive Spain of misery and poorness, a child starts a runaway looking for freedom.

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