Best movies like My Only Love
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Plot Summary:
Billy and Cindy are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour. Young and confused by the whole situation, they try to look for answers, but the whole business of life is not as simple as it seems. Left with no choice but to come to terms with whatever it is that life presents, they rely on each other for emotional support. And in the process, they learn that despite their parents marital woes, much remains in life and love reserved for the two of them.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 10
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Mara Clara The Movie (1996)
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Almira and Susan give birth at the same time in the same hospital. Gary steals the Almira’s newborn child and switches the infant to one of his newborn twins; in revenge to Almira’s decision of rejecting his love for Amanthe’s Gary concocts the wicked plan with his friend, Kardo, a hospital staff in switching the babies. However, one of the twins dies in the process of switching and the Del Valle’s are made to believe that the stillborn child is theirs. Gary then persuades Amanthe to adopt one of his twins to spare Almira from despair and sorrow. Amanthe agrees and for a fee and Gary hands one of his twins to Amanthe. Kardo, feeling remorseful documents every detail of the event on his diary. Susan names her daughter Mara while the Del Valle’s name their child, Clara.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 45
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Born to Love You (2012)
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“Born to Love You” is a romantic comedy about poor lass, portrayed by Angeline Quinto, who tries her best to provide the needs of her siblings by joining singing contests. In one of the singing contests she joined in, she met Martin’s character who is a photographer. The two then found themselves falling in love with each other.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 73
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, serious, realistic
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Caregiver (2008)
Plot Summary:
A grade school English teacher Sarah Gonzales joins the 150,000 Pinoy OFWs working in the United Kingdom to support her Husband, Teddy Gonzales in making a better living for their family. More than just a chronicle of the Filipinos experience working as nurses and caregivers in the UK, this story also charts Sarah's journey to self-discovery from a submissive wife who makes sacrifices for her Husband; Teddy's aspirations to an empowered woman who finds dignity and pride in a humbling job as a Caregiver in London.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 194
Genere: Drama
Country: Philippines
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: inspirational, tagalog
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Yesterday Today Tomorrow (2011)
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It’s a story of people and their secrets that tear them apart...The movie follows a surprising decision that each family member will make in the aftermath of a tragedy… life changing decisions that will either lead them to a future lasting happiness, or one full of despair.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 52
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, suspense, soap opera, unusual plot structure, contemplative
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I'll Be There (2010)
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The story revolves around Maxi dela Cerna, a young, aspiring New York-based fashion designer who returns to the Philippines shortly after her mother’s death to find her father. She had been swindled by her ex-boyfriend and hopes to pay off her debts by selling the piece of provincial land that her parents co-owned. But this means spending time with her father whom she hates for walking out on her and her mother 15 years ago. As the uptight and guarded Maxi struggles to immerse herself in farm life and deal with a father she despises, she crosses paths again with Tommy, her childhood friend, now an architect who is trying to heal from his own mistakes in the past with his 7-year-old son.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 41
Genere: Drama
Country: Philippines
Duration: 109 min
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Bittersweet (1995)
Plot Summary:
Finnish movie.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 114
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Finland
Duration: 105 min
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Moment Once More (1995)
Plot Summary:
Two lovers, who are oceans apart, discover that distance can either make the heart grow fonder or render it numb with grief.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 207
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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Unexpected Summer (1965)
Plot Summary:
The aging and divorced writer Johannes Mørk relives intoxicating infatuation of his youth when his teenage daughter Eva, along with two young girlfriends, sweeps into his lazy southern home. Mørk has long revolved around his own problems with feelings of guilt for the failed marriage. Lone, one of his daughter's friends, makes a strong impression on him, and soon something will begin to develop between them. This awakening leads him to resume his relationship with his ex-wife. This especially affects his daughter Eva, who has been afraid to commit because she is a child of divorced parents.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Norway
Duration: 96 min
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Don't Give Up On Us (2006)
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Abby thinks she has everything under control until her best friend Sabina walks out of her own bridal shower weeks before her marriage to Abby's younger brother Samuel. With a cassette tape left behind by Sabina as her only lead, Abby vows to find her best friend and bring her back in time for the wedding.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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Love Me, If You Can (2003)
Plot Summary:
A young girl returns to visit her childhood home in Taipei to see her female cousin, whom she has been secretly in love with since she was very young.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 67
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 95 min
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The Promise (2007)
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Daniel and Andrea grew up in the same home and have been closer than real brothers and sisters ever since. But her father's goodwill to take in Daniel and bring him up does not sit well with her real older brother, who retaliates one day and kicks Daniel out. But by this time, nothing can come between the deeply in love Andrea and Daniel anymore--until the rich family on whose hacienda they've been working all these years come back. Andrea catches the eye of the rich son, while the daughter fancies Daniel, too. This will set in motion a series of events that will test how deep the two's love goes.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 78
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: touching, sincere, romantic, serious, captivating
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Naya Zamana (1971)
Plot Summary:
A hopeful writer, poor but educated Anoop attacks the ruthless exploitation of the lower classes by the rich with his fiery speeches. But his uncompromising principles could stand in the way of the connections he'll need if he hopes to reach a larger audience with his message. A liaison with a wealthy family could bring the exposure and success Anoop desires, but at what cost?.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 122
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 151 min
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In Your Eyes (2010)
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Ciara (Claudine Barretto) is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia (Anne Curtis) who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents. After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm (Richard Gutierrez), Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan. In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 52
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, serious, captivating, realistic, tagalog
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Let's Embrace the Past Once Again (1983)
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Rod leaves Helen for his career and she falls in love with another. Rod becomes successful and goes back to Helen who obviously still feels strongly for him. An illicit affair ensues.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 12
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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One More Chance (2007)
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Popoy and Basha had been together forever. Their love story began when they first met as students at university. They had been inseparable and did everything together—eating, studying and attending parties. However, Popoy's incessant planning and nagging took a toll on their relationship leading Basha to break-up with him.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 831
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: psychological, realistic, tagalog, sentimental, captivating, heartbreaking, romantic drama
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Till My Heartaches End (2010)
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The moment these two saw each other at the café, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other. Their attraction was apparent and it seemed that destiny brought them together. As they got to know the other better, they found solace and comfort in each other’s company. But the security they found in each other soon started to shake when their different life paths take them to different directions. Despite the love they both still have for each other, one must choose to decide when to let go, even if the other is still holding on.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 95
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, tagalog, entertaining
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Private Road (1971)
Plot Summary:
Receptionist Anne’s new relationship with nascent writer Peter is opening her eyes to a new lifestyle, one far removed from her comfortable middle-class background.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 247
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: crying, independent film
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Mano po 6: A Mother's Love (2009)
Plot Summary:
Melinda Uy is a half-Filipino, half-Chinese struggling mother to four children married to a full-Chinese blood man. Her family was believed to bring curse to Olive's famiily. Because of this, Melinda was not accepted by Uy's family as one of their members. Melinda's struggling as a mother begand when she has nothing else to do but to strive and work more.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 41
Genere: Drama
Country: Philippines
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining
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A Moment In Time (2013)
Plot Summary:
A painter's new muse becomes his nemesis when he discovers her connection to his past.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 121
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sincere, romantic, captivating
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My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (2008)
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Grace is a dancer who comes out of a huge cake in a stag party attended by Evo, who's surprised when he learns later that Grace is the girlfriend of his best friend. When Evo is dumped by his own girlfriend, he hires Grace to pretend to be his new girl to make Ehra jealous, leading to some unexpected complications.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 245
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: light, romantic, captivating, entertaining
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When I Met U (2009)
Plot Summary:
A young woman and her pilot are stranded on a remote island after they crash land their plane. The two are contentious at first, but grow affectionate as they work together to survive. But when their rescue arrives, they are instantly brought back to the real world, where they're both in committed relationships.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 64
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 134 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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Burning Patience (2022)
Plot Summary:
Mario is a young fisherman who dreams of becoming a poet. He gets a job as the postman to Pablo Neruda when the legendary writer moves there after being exiled from Chile.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 350
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Chile
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: period drama
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Waves (2015)
Plot Summary:
Waves is a romantic drama about the intimate relationship between Ross & Sofia - two old friends passionately in love yet life's cultural, geographical, and emotional obstacles get in the way.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 22
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: touching, psychological, sexy, contemplative, independent film, unusual plot structure
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Starting Over Again (2014)
Plot Summary:
Ten years ago, Ginny (Toni Gonzaga), an Architecture student, and Marco (Piolo Pascual), a History professor, began a one-of-a-kind and unpredictable love story. In the five years that they were together, they brought out the best in each other, which included Marco’s unrealized dream of becoming a chef. Together, they worked towards their dream of opening up a restaurant, but when Ginny realized her own pursuits were different from his, she rejected his wedding proposal and left the country for a Masters degree in Architecture. At present, Ginny co-owns a one-stop Architecture and Interior Design firm specializing in Restoration. She receives an email from Marco, which was written and sent after their break-up, meant to be read four years later. It makes her feel even more regretful of leaving the love of her life.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 605
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, captivating, disturbing, vintage
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This Time (2016)
Plot Summary:
Childhood friends Coby and Ava, who only see each other during summer vacations. As time passes, the characters develop feelings for each other but having a relationship long-distance is a great challenge for both.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 231
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: sentimental, light, touching, suspenseful
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Star Without Sparkle (1985)
Plot Summary:
Dorina Pineda is a Sampaguita vendor idolizing the most famous singing sensation in the country, Lavinia Arguilles. Lavina with her ego getting big, drives away her fans and even her boyfriend Nico Escobar. He later discovers Dorina as a wonderful singer and eventually falls in love with her. A simple die-hard fan at first, Dorina rose to the ranks and become the biggest singing star in the country, even becoming more famous than her idol Lavinia.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 78
Genere: Drama, Musical, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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For the Hopeless Romantic (2015)
Plot Summary:
A student writer struggles to find a happy ending for her romantic story when her own real life romance falls apart.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 172
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, captivating, suspenseful, humorous, inspirational, surprise ending, tension, suspense
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I've Fallen for You (2007)
Plot Summary:
A boy and a girl who have wildly divergent personalities yet share the name, Alex Reyes, decide to team up for a cycling contest. But while female Alex is focused on winning the prize money, male Alex is more concerned with his parents breaking up. Through their intense training sessions, the two become closer than friends and eventually help each other confront their biggest problems.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 56
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: sincere, romantic, captivating, disturbing
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Intersection (1994)
Plot Summary:
During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: bad ending, sexy, erotic, sad, serious, realistic, talky, stylized, sexual, romantic
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Starting Out in the Evening (2007)
Plot Summary:
Leonard Schiller once counted among New York's Literary lions, but illness and ten years of writers block have lowered his profile, almost to the point of obscurity. When Heather Wolfe, an ambitious literature major, asks to interview him for her theses on his work, her interest forces hims to address the issues that have been he has avoided all these years, and stirs in him feelings he has long forgotten, much to his daughter's consternation.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, intellectual, talky, melancholic, emotional, sincere, serious, depressing, contemplative