Wah-Wah 2005
R | 2h | Comedy, Drama | 2 June 2006 (UK)
Storyline:
Set at the end of the ’60s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from Great Britain, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents’ traumatic separation, till he’s 14. It is written and directed by Richard E Grant, and based on true events from Richard E Grant’s childhood.
Mrs McCutcheon 2017
Not Rated | 17min | Short, Comedy, Drama | 10 June 2018 (USA)
Storyline:
Having always felt he was born in the wrong body, 10-year-old Tom chooses the name Mrs McCutcheon rather than the name he was given at birth; he also prefers the flow of a dress rather than the cut of a pant. Now at his third school Tom is having trouble settling in and finding acceptance from his newfound peers – except for Trevor, a tough little charmer who also suffers prejudice due to his Aboriginal heritage. With the school dance only days away Tom is thrust on a journey of self-discovery and sacrifices to find his place in the world. Be prepared for a courageous ending that might just revolutionize the school dances forever.
Nobody Knows 2004
Nobody Knows 2004
Dare mo shiranai (original title)
PG-13 | 2h 21min | Drama | 13 May 2004 (France)
Storyline:
In Tokyo, the reckless single mother Keiko moves to a small apartment with her twelve years old son Akira Fukushima and hidden in the luggage, his siblings Shigeru and Yuki. Kyoko, another sibling arrives later by train. The children have different fathers and do not have schooling, but they have a happy life with their mother. When Keiko finds a new boyfriend, she leaves the children alone, giving some money to Akira and assigning him to take care of his siblings. When the money runs out, Akira manages to find means to survive with the youngsters without power supply, gas or water at home, and with the landlord asking for the rent.
Coming Home 2015
14min | Short, Drama | 24 May 2015 (USA)
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Ivan is a Taiwanese high school student pressured constantly by his mother. He meets Eric, a rebellious exchange student from the U.S., and together they take a road trip down the most dangerous highway in Taiwan, despite Ivan’s mother’s objections. Their trip is cut short when Eric reveals that he must return home after graduation, forcing Ivan to confront his darkest demons.
Presence of Mind 1999
TV-G | 1h 34min | Drama, Horror, Thriller | 20 April 2001 (Spain)
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Henry James’ classic tale of terror, “The Turn of the Screw” receives yet another screen adaptation in this thriller shot in Spain. A young woman (Sadie Frost) is hired to serve as a governess for two children, Miles and Flora (Nilo Mur and Ella Jones). She is hired by their uncle, the Master (Harvey Keitel), who became the guardian of the youngsters after the death of their parents. While the governess is initially enthusiastic about her job, Miles and Flora soon prove to be quite a handful, and the housekeeper Mrs. Grose (Lauren Bacall), who oversees most of the activities at the Master’s estate, is openly antagonistic to her. Before long, the governess discovers the house bears a dark secret involving Miss Jessel (Dayne Danika), the previous governess, and Fosc (Agusti Villaronga), the Master’s former valet. El Celo was the first feature from Director Antoni Aloy.
The Fosters 2013 S05E21
Turks & Caicos
TV-14 | 1h | Drama, Romance | Episode aired 5 June 2018
Storyline:
The family travels to Turks and Caicos for Brandon and Eliza’s wedding, where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws; when Brandon and Eliza butt heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best.
