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Two young siblings struggle to survive in Japan during World War II after their home is destroyed in a bombing raid. A heartbreaking movie, but it's also a beautiful testament to the human spirit. The animation is stunning and the story will stay with you long after the credits roll.

The Passionate Friends were in love when young, but separated, and she married an older man. Then Mary Justin (Ann Todd) meets Steven Stratton (Trevor Howard) again and they have one last fling together in the Alps.

The love story of Dan (a beautiful young woman) and Gu (a humpback), servants from two separate households in Ha Dong, Vietnam who have suffered most of their lives at the hands of their cruel masters. The couple flee south soon after Gu presents Dan with a wedding gift - the precious white silk dress his mother had owned (his one valuable possession), while he promises her a proper marriage someday in the future. The couple arrive in the seaside town of Hoi An and build a new life, with Dan ultimately giving birth to 4 daughters. Despite struggling through immense poverty and hardships, the family is happy and fulfilled as long as they have each other, but the horrors of the encroaching war brings tragedy and threatens to tear them apart.

A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.

This debut feature by fashion designer Tom Ford tells the story of George Falconer, a grieving college professor living in Los Angeles in the 1960s, who experiences an existential crisis following the death of his life partner, Jim. Through encounters with various people, George confronts his own isolation, struggles with social expectations, and seeks for meaning in a world that often seems disconnected. This visually appealing film features a sophisticated performance by Colin Firth.

One day, two school students with very different lives, Mitsuha and Taki, mysteriously switch bodies with each other. While trying to adapt to their "new" lives, they try to figure out the reason behind all of this and start to develop a bond that transcends time and space. But can they achieve the impossible of meeting with each other? YOUR NAME is a breathtaking Japanese animation, filled with romance and cute moments, and a beautiful story to watch!

As tears well up in her eyes, once-happy Julie listens to her favourite songs, reminiscing about the ups and downs of her life. Indeed, Julie and her husband, Roger, have always been there for each other through thick and thin. However, it seems that the love is gone. But, before leaving the house, Julie decides to listen to their old, memory-laden records for one last time, eager to relive all the fundamental stages of her love story with Roger. Now, a flurry of mixed emotions overcomes Julie. Is all hope lost?

Set in the late 1890s, a young and idealistic young writer embarks on a passionate and forbidden love affair with the mesmerizing courtesan, Satine, battling against a wealthy Duke who threatens to tear them apart. With outstanding performances by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, this extraordinary musical spectacle invites you to embrace the passion and ecstasy that can only be found at the Moulin Rouge.

Step into the poignant narrative of Chiron, a young black man navigating three pivotal chapters of his life in Miami. Guided by the love, support, and kindness of his community, Chiron's epic journey to manhood unfolds in a remarkably crafted story. This film offers a profound and seldom-seen glimpse into lives that cinema often overlooks.

Yiu-Fai and Po-Wing arrive in Argentina from Hong Kong and take to the road for a holiday. Something is wrong and their relationship goes adrift. A disillusioned Yiu-Fai starts working at a tango bar to save up for his trip home. When a beaten and bruised Po-Wing reappears, Yiu-Fai is empathetic but is unable to enter a more intimate relationship. After all, Po-Wing is not ready to settle down. Yiu-Fai now works in a Chinese restaurant and meets the youthful Chang from Taiwan. Yiu-Fai's life takes on a new spin, while Po-Wing's life shatters continually in contrast.

Rule bound head butler Stevens' (Sir Anthony Hopkins') world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of housekeeper Miss Kenton (Dame Emma Thompson), who falls in love with him in pre-World War II Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.

Tarkovsky mixes flash-backs, historical footage and original poetry to illustrate the reminiscences of a dying man about his childhood during World War II, adolescence, and a painful divorce in his family. The story interweaves reflections about Russian history and society

Boston spinster Charlotte has had her life controlled entirely by her wealthy mother, Mrs. Henry Vale. Feeling despondent, she's convinced to spend time in a sanitarium. Soon she is transformed into a sophisticated, confident woman. On a cruise to South America, Charlotte meets and begins an affair with Jerry Durrance, a married architect. Six months later, she returns home and confronts her mother with her independence. One day, after a brief argument, her mother has a heart attack and dies. Charlotte inherits the Vale fortune but feels guilty of her mother's death. She returns to the sanitarium, where she befriends a depressed young adolescent, Tina. The young girl's depression was brought on by being rejected by her mother--Charlotte's former lover Jerry's wife. Charlotte takes Tina home to Boston with her.

A pair of twins travel to the Middle East to fulfill their mother's last wish to learn more about their own family roots. But they end up finding more things they could have wished for. While not an easy film to watch, it is a powerful story about the cycles of violence and family that will stay with you long after you watch it.

This film follows two boys linked by a traumatic childhood event. As they grow up, their paths diverge dramatically, with one delving into the mysteries of the universe and the other descending into a darker world. Their eventual reunion confronts their past, leading to startling revelations. The story is an intense and emotionally charged journey, highly recommended for its powerful narrative and profound character development.

Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, the film tells the story of Briony Tallis, a 13-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a great writer. Her older sister Cecilia has an affair with Robbie Turner, which makes Briony jealous and she accuses Robbie of a crime he did not commit. An incredible film about a tragic but riveting romance, with visually powerful imagery, accomplished production design, an award-winning score, and deluxe performances including Oscar-nominated Saoirse Ronan.