The Tree 2014

The Tree 2014

The Tree 2014
Drevo (original title)
1h 30min | Drama | 7 July 2014 (Czech Republic)

Storyline:

One story, three angles. In three chapters, the film’s plot is told through the eyes of two brothers and their mother Milena as we witness a tragic situation which befalls the family as the result of an accident. The two sons, adolescent Alek and his younger sibling Veli, are unable to leave their house, the only place where they feel safe. After a period of time, however, their refuge becomes a prison for the boys.

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Two Sons of Francisco 2005

Two Sons of Francisco 2005

Two Sons of Francisco 2005
2 Filhos de Francisco: A História de Zezé di Camargo & Luciano (original title)
2h 12min | Biography, Drama | 19 August 2005 (Brazil)

Storyline:

The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen.

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The Adopted Son 1998

The Adopted Son 1998

The Adopted Son 1998

The Adopted Son 1998
Beshkempir (original title)
1h 21min | Drama | 10 February 1999 (France)

Storyline:

n a Kyrgyz village, five older women adopt an infant foundling. Jump ahead about 12 years: the boy, Beshkempir, is entering puberty, the age, his granny says, when life goes berserk. He plays with friends, horsing around, sniggering about sex, going to an outdoor movie. He works, fishing and making bricks of mud. And, he’s starting to notice girls. He and his best friend fight, and he learns to his consternation that he’s a foundling. A death in the family pushes Beshkempir even faster toward adult roles: he must brush tears from his eyes, lead a funeral procession, and reconcile with his friend. Then, he borrows a bicycle and calls on Aynura: courtship begins.

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Let There Be Light 2017

Let There Be Light 2017

Let There Be Light 2017
PG-13 | 1h 40min | Drama | 3 November 2017 (USA)

Storyline:

For all his far-reaching fame, Sol Harkens, the world’s most famous atheist, is a lonely soul and a lousy part-time dad. After a near death experience challenges his simplest assumptions about this world, Sol finds his purpose and re-imagines his life, in a film that will make you laugh and cry and want to stand up and cheer.

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Undertow 2004

Undertow 2004

Undertow 2004
R | 1h 48min | Drama, Thriller | 17 December 2004 (Greece)

Storyline:

After their Uncle, who they did not know exists, returns from prison, two boys, teen Chris and young Tim, learn of an old feud between their father and their Uncle. A period of relative peace exists, and Uncle Deel stays with the boys while their father goes away for work. Upon his return the old feud re-erupts and the boys go on the lam.

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