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Dhileepan and Shyama are Tamil-speaking residents of Mankulam, Sri Lanka, who get married with the blessings of their respective families. After the marriage, Shyama confides that she would like to be a mother of eight children, but she is stunned when her husband tells her that he cannot father any children until there is peace between the mainstream and the Tamils in this country. Nevertheless, they do get intimate, which results in Shyama getting pregnant. Dhileepan goes into hiding because of his connections with the Tamil Tigers, while Shyama returns to her father's house. A storm threatens their village, and they are forced to flee to a Refugee Camp in Rameswaram, India. Alone, without any support, Shyama gives birth to a girl, leaves her, and returns to Sri Lanka to be with her husband. The child gets noticed by noted Tamil author Thiruchelvan, who lives with his sister, her husband, and their son and writes books under the pen-name of Indra, who is actually an attractive TV newswoman who lives next door. When he comes forward to adopt her, he is initially refused, as he must be married in order to adopt any child. He accordingly gets married to Indra, and they adopt the child and name her Amudha. Subsequently, they become parents of two sons, Vinayan and Akhilan. After Amudha completes her ninth year, she is told that she has been adopted, which compels her to start searching for her biological mother. Amudha initially runs aways to Rameswaram, but she is unable to locate her and continues to be distraught until Thiruchelvan promises to take her to Mankulam. They do come across a woman named Shyama, but she denies having any children, and it is then that they find out that there is another Mankulam in the north of Sri Lanka. They travel there, among almost war-like conditions, and it is here that Thiruchelvan and his guide, Dr. Herold Vikramsinghe, will be abducted by Tamil Tigers, who, in turn, will arrange for a meeting with Shyama. Watch what happens when Amudha finally gets to meet her birth mother--who may outrightly disown her or induct her as one of the many child warriors among the Tamil Tigers.

Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading movie star, and Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte, a young graduate, both navigating alienation in Tokyo. Through Coppola's brilliant direction, exceptional performances, and a unique exploration of human connection, the film challenges conventional norms, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of loneliness, cultural displacement, and the profound impact of unexpected bonds.

Nick Parker (Rutger Hauer) is a Vietnam vet who was blinded during the war. He was found by one of the local tribes who taught him to enhance his remaining senses and to expertly wield a sword. On his return to the United States, he goes to visit an old Army buddy, Frank Devereaux (Terrance O'Quinn), but discovers that he and his wife, Lynn (Meg Foster) are divorced, and Frank no longer lives there. What they don't know is that Devereaux was playing in a crooked casino in Reno, Nevada, and accumulated a large debt. Casino boss MacCready (Noble Willingham) is willing to forgive his debt if he does something for him: Devereaux is a chemist, and they want him to make designer drugs. In order to make sure he does it, they try to kidnap his son, Billy (Brandon Call). But Nick is there, and Nick saves the boy. Thus begins a road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, to protect the boy and save his friend with the boss' henchmen in pursuit.

When prostitution is banned in 1958 and an Italian brothel has to close, four prostitutes open a country inn together. However, their integration into bourgeois society fails - Adua, Lolita, Marilina and Milly soon discover that they cannot leave the past behind so easily.

In the final stages of a messy divorce, Yoshimi struggles to build a new life for herself and her daughter. Unfortunately, the challenges of single parenting and an ongoing custody battle are further complicated when they move into an apartment plagued by mysterious water leaks and haunted by the apparition of a little girl.

"Memories" is made up of three separate science-fiction stories. In the first, "Magnetic Rose," four space travelers are drawn into an abandoned spaceship that contains a world created by one woman's memories. In "Stink Bomb," a young lab assistant accidentally transforms himself into a human biological weapon set on a direct course for Tôkyô. The final episode, "Cannon Fodder," depicts a day in the life of a city whose entire purpose is the firing of cannons at an unseen enemy.

Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments. The rumors are magnified by his tendency to collect negative charges and give shocks to anyone he touches. In his adventures he befriends an old man who is a shut-in and helps him rediscover the world.

Follow an alien on a mission to save his dying planet. Posing as a human, he faces complications fueled by the complexities of human relationships, especially with a woman, and the greed exhibited by other men. As he navigates the challenges of his dual identity, the film explores themes of alienation, love, and the impact of earthly desires on the otherworldly visitor. The narrative unfolds as a thought-provoking exploration of humanity through the lens of an extraterrestrial perspective.

Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.

An American Army officer is recruited by Jews in Palestine to help them form an army. The surrounding Arab countries are opposed to the creation of the state of Israel. He is made commander of the Israeli forces just before the war begins.

After the mysterious disappearance of statuesque exotic dancer Dorothy, Mel Samson, a grizzled L.A. private investigator, sets out to shed light on the knotty case. As Sampson looks high and low for answers, combing the city for clues in lavish mansions and cheap strip clubs, a long quest into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles unfolds. As a result, drug dealers, park rangers, and depressed trophy wives stand in the way of the truth. But time is running out, and Sampson begins to fear the worst. What happened to Dorothy? Has Sampson arrived too late?

A young African-American woman, Sylvia, returns to her Southern roots after a heartbreak up North. Amidst the racial tension and deep-seated prejudice, she becomes entangled in a desperate fight to save a rural school for black children from closure. Her journey brings her face to face with the ghosts of her past and forces her to confront the true cost of survival in a society built on inequality.

HALF THE PICTURE is a documentary about the dismal number of women directors working in Hollywood, using the current EEOC investigation into discriminatory hiring practices as a framework to talk to successful women directors about their career paths, struggles, inspiration and hopes for the future.

As the son of a Viking leader, a young boy tries to prove himself by capturing a dragon. But when they became friends, their friendship will echo along the world and prove they are not just feral beasts. With stunning visuals, lovable characters, and a touching story about acceptance and friendship, this film is a must-see for anyone looking for an entertaining and inspiring cinematic experience.

The Disciples of James Dean meet up on the anniversary of his death and mull over their lives in the present and in flashback, revealing the truth behind their complicated lives. Who is the mysterious Joanne and what's the real story behind Mona's son, James Dean Junior ?