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Plot Summary:
The movie begins as an old English woman Amy Wilkinson (Carole Trungmar) almost at her death bed in London, wants to come down to Chennai in search of a young man Parithi (Arya) whom she last saw on 15 August, 1947 to return Thali necklace (sacred thread tied around the neck of the bride by her groom) of his mother, which he gives as a sign of stating that she belongs to India and nobody can separate them. She wants to return that back to him, as she gets married to other man in her home town and it no more belongs to her.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 165 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, sentimental, melancholic, sad, epic, tear jerker, tragic, tearjerker
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Moondram Pirai (1982)
Plot Summary:
Moondram Pirai starring by kamal haasan and sridevi kappor. he movie begins with a young girl Bhagyalakshmi (Sridevi) who meets with an accident thus succumbing to amnesia. This condition makes her lose her memory of her entire teenage and adulthood leaving her as a physically grown up woman but with the memory and intelligence of a seven year old. Circumstances cheat her into Prostitution, where in the brothel, she meets Srinivas (Kamal Haasan) who understands that she has been tricked into the trade.He rescues her to take her to his home in Ooty and begins to lead life with.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 143 min
Plot tags: sad, tragic ending, tragic, cult film
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Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)
Plot Summary:
The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bollywood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 851
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, India
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: black and white, sincere, atmospheric, serious, realistic, contemplative, independent film, baroque, hot
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Paradise in Service (2014)
Plot Summary:
Set in the island Kinmen, often seen as the most dangerous military base because it’s geographically close to China, "Paradise in Service" follows the adventure of a boy who serves his military service in Unit 831 from 1969 to 1972, in preparation for a war that could erupt anytime. Through an unlucky lottery draw result, Pao, a twenty-something young man from Southern Taiwan has to serve the military in the remote and perilous Kinmen. Moreover, he is assigned to the Sea Dragon (ARB), a unit noted for the toughest physical training. It never occurs to Pao, however, that the greatest challenge in his military service lies not in the Sea Dragon but in Unit 831, a special task he is later appointed to… In this peculiar assignment, Pao vows to keep his virginity against all odds.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 843
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Taiwan, China
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: realistic, sentimental, emotional, captivating, psychological, touching, humorous, stylized, semi serious
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The Painting (2001)
Plot Summary:
Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), Stacey Dash (Renaissance Man) and Debbie Allen (Fame) in the period drama Soldier of Change, which resurrects the turmoil and confusion of the late sixties. Travel back in time to visit a young man, Randy (Freeman) who finds himself immersed in the impassioned civil rights cause in the States, and struggles valiantly to adjust to the changing social fabric around him. But this is only the first of two worlds that Randy encounters. When he is drafted and shipped off to Asia - and the nightmare that called itself Vietnam - this inexperienced soldier must fight for his life and his convictions as he attempts to survive amid the turmoil of a war whose real nature is alien even to the country fighting it.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 317
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, romantic, touching, independent film
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The Chinese Widow (2017)
Plot Summary:
It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his citizens. After completing its mission, a unit of the US Air Force is forced to make an emergency landing in China. Its commander Jack Turner (Emilie Hirsch) barely survives but gets rescued by Ying (Crystal Liu), a local widow who will stop at nothing to hide him from the Japanese occupant.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, captivating, sentimental, suspense
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Love Love Love (1989)
Plot Summary:
Widowed businessman, Sudhirbhai lives a wealthy lifestyle with his son, Vikram, who is student at National College. He is very affectionate toward Vikram and will do anything for him. His business partner is Goswami, who is also widowed, and has two children, a son, Mahesh, a daughter, Reema, who are good friends of Vikram, and the two businessmen expect to cement their relationship by getting Reema married to Vikram. But when Reema meets and falls in love with Amit Verma, who lives with his taxi-driver dad, mom - Shanti, and sister - Munni, things change dramatically as Sudhirbhai uses his underworld contacts in order to pressurize Verma to get his son to forget Reema, and he does this by destroying his taxi by a bomb. Verma does manage to convince Amit to stay away from Reema, but both meet again and renew their love - prompting Sudhirbhai to threaten Reema that he will get Amit gravely injured.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 959
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 146 min
Plot tags: romantic drama, serious, realistic
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The Classic (2003)
Plot Summary:
Shy Ji-hae's friend is having problems expressing her feelings to the boy she loves, so she asks Ji-hae to write e-mails to him in her name. As the boy falls in love with her letters, Ji-hae discovers the story of her mother's romance which is remarkably similar to her own circumstances.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, emotional, realistic, sad, sexy, feel good, romantic comedy, non-linear, tear jerker
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Storm (1975)
Plot Summary:
J.K. is a hotel Manager in a scenic location in India. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a drunk daughter, Aarti, of a politician, and chooses to be discrete about it. When she recovers, she and he fall in love; get married in a small marriage ceremony, have a daughter, and thereafter differences arise to such an extent that they decide to separate. Years pass J.K. and Aarti meet again when she is an established politician, both are still attracted to each other, but she does not want her name to be tarnished and stigmatized as a "separated" woman.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: realistic, retro, touching, serious, banned, banned film
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Paruthiveeran (2007)
Plot Summary:
A village tough finally succumbs to the unconditional love of his angelic cousin, but his romance faces insurmountable challenges, including family opposition and his own delinquent personality.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 162 min
Plot tags: sentimental, serious, touching, emotional, realistic, feel good, epic, social, tragic ending, tragic
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Partition (2007)
Plot Summary:
Determined to leave the ravages of war behind, 38 year old Gian Singh resigns from the British Indian Army to a quiet life. His world is soon thrown in turmoil, when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the life of a 17 year old girl, traumatized by the events that separated her from her family.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, India, Pakistan
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, serious, emotional, realistic, inspirational, political, informative, atmospheric, epic
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My Heart Is Yours (2002)
Plot Summary:
Some twenty years ago Sarita promised to raise her husband's love child (Shalu) together with their own daughter (Nimmi). The girls grow up as the best of friends but Sarita has never been able to forgive Shalu her background. It doesn't make it better when she sees Shalu getting close to the man Nimmi is also in love with.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 210 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, touching, captivating, romantic drama
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Refugee (2000)
Plot Summary:
The films tells the story of an un-named Indian Muslim, who helps illegal refugees from both India and Pakistan to cross the border through the Great Rann of Kutch. The film is attributed to have been inspired by the short story "Love Across the Salt Desert" by Keki N. Daruwalla.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Musical, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 207 min
Plot tags: serious, sentimental, sincere, tense, romantic, social, bleak, realistic
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Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
Plot Summary:
The film is set in the India of the tumultuous 1930's when nationalists fighting for the country's independence rose up as one, urging the British to quit. At this time, a young Indian, Kisna befriends and then shields a British girl Katherine, from an enraged mob of nationalists including Kisna's own uncle and brother. Katherine is the young daughter of a ruthless British collector. Kisna takes it upon himself to escort Katherine to the safety of the British High Commission in New Delhi, who will arrange for her to board a ship home. A tender attraction develops between Kisna and Katherine during the journey, a love story that is torn between 'Karma' (the noble deed) and 'Dharma' (the duty). Laxmi, the Indian girl Kisna is engaged to, forms the third point in an emotional triangle involving the Indo-British romantic pair.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Musical, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 171 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic
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Roy (2015)
Plot Summary:
A love triangle revolving around the lives of a filmmaker, a thief and their mutual love interest.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 146 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Those Seven Days (1983)
Plot Summary:
Maya, coming from poor family, is married to the affluent Dr. Anand; but she tries to commit suicide on the nuptial night. She tells Anand that she was in love with Prem whose ambition was to be a music director. He too was in love with her but thought she would not be happy as his wife. Anand tells Maya that he had married her only for his mother who was on her death bed. When the mother dies Anand wants to unite Prem and Maya but Prem says it is against Hindu culture and disappears from their life.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 139 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Sometimes (1976)
Plot Summary:
A story spanning two generations, where two lovers are forced to marry against their will, but hold onto memories of their romance. Years later circumstances force them to confront their spouses, their children and each other.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 177 min
Plot tags: romantic, sentimental, touching, epic, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic, saga
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Lorna Doone (2000)
Plot Summary:
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 180 min
Plot tags: emotional, realistic, serious, captivating, stylized, period piece, costume drama, historical drama, historical romance, epic
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The Courage to Love (2000)
Plot Summary:
In 19th century New Orleans creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church. Neither choice is going to be easy, as there is great opposition to her ideas of breaking traditions.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 528
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, realistic
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The Far Pavilions (1984)
Plot Summary:
Story of forbidden love in 1800's India set against the revolution for India's freedom from England.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 858
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 315 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, historical drama, serious, realistic, costume drama, romantic drama, period drama, political drama
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1942: A Love Story (1994)
Plot Summary:
In 1942 the British ruled India, a time when people were either working for the British or rallying for underground meetings and protests against them. Amidst this background, Naren Singh, falls in love with Rajeshwari Pathak. But their romance is not an easy one, for Naren comes from a wealthy, British supporting, family. But Rajeshwari is poor and is fighting against the British.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Musical, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 157 min
Plot tags: romantic, patriotic, touching, serious, emotional, realistic
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Siberiade (1979)
Plot Summary:
The evolution of a nation during six decades of turbulent history is dramatized via two families from opposing classes.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 275 min
Plot tags: family saga, serious, realistic, captivating, epic
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The Old Garden (2006)
Plot Summary:
Activist Hyun-woo is released from prison after a 17-year stint. Journeying back to the village where he spent some time as a fugitive he recalls the time spent with Yoon-hee, a woman who gave him shelter and companionship.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 432
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, sincere, touching
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Mayerling (1968)
Plot Summary:
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria (Omar Sharif) clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (James Mason), over implementing progressive policies for their country. Ava Gardner plays his mother Empress Elisabeth. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that does not realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales (James Robertson Justice), later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie (Andréa Parisy) by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera (Catherine Deneuve). Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery, but the film's ending suggests the two lovers made a suicide pact when they decided they could not live in a world without love or prospects for peace.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, France
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, serious, emotional, realistic, gloomy, independent film, costume drama, period drama
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The Soong Sisters (1997)
Plot Summary:
The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling (the oldest) married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling (the youngest) married Chiang Kai-shek, China's l.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Hong Kong, Japan, China
Duration: 145 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, epic, serious, captivating, realistic, stylized
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Wuthering Heights (1992)
Plot Summary:
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: romantic, gothic, atmospheric, emotional, period piece, heartbreaking, touching, melancholic, costume drama, romantic drama
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As Long as I Live (2012)
Plot Summary:
An ex-army man, leading a double life in London, must choose between his wife and muse. Jab Tak Hai Jaan movie is a love triangle,and also marks the return of Yash Chopra as a director after eight years. In Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Shahrukh Khan plays the character of Samar who is an angry, unforgiving, with loads of emotional baggage. His role will span two ages, one in his late twenties as a musician based in London and the other at an older age as an introverted, composed, dutiful army officer in Kashmir. Katrina as Meera play as a seductress, an unattainable beauty. And Anushka as Akira who is 21 year old and works for Discovery Channel and makes documentaries.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 58000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 198 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, emotional, romantic, serious, entertaining, sad, scenic, fast, cute
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Crazy/Beautiful (2001)
Plot Summary:
At Pacific Palisades High, a poor Latino falls hard for a troubled girl from the affluent neighborhood.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: realistic, romantic, intense, teen, touching, emotional, sentimental, romantic drama, erotic, light
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Bombay (1995)
Plot Summary:
A love story of a good-hearted Hindu man and a beautiful devout Muslim woman who leave their village to marry against the wishes of their parents and move to Bombay to start a fresh life. There they have twin sons and a daughter. But turmoil engulfs the happy family when Hindu-Muslim riots break out in Bombay.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 141 min
Plot tags: inspirational, romantic, social, patriotic, cult classic, romantic drama, tense, sentimental, serious, captivating
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Plot Summary:
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 75000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 189 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, entertaining, feel good, sentimental, humorous, semi serious, light, sincere, captivating
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Anna and the King (1999)
Plot Summary:
The story of the romance between the King of Siam (now Thailand) and the widowed British school teacher Anna Leonowens during the 1860s. Anna teaches the children and becomes romanced by the King. She convinces him that a man can be loved by just one woman.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 148 min
Plot tags: romantic, epic, serious, emotional, captivating, period piece, stylized, sentimental, factual, sweet