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Plot Summary:
This third and final film of the Falls trilogy revisits former Mormon missionaries Chris and RJ, six years after they first fell in love and were disciplined for it, as they formulate a plan to be together at long last.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: psychological, light, sexy, lgbt cinema, suspenseful, controversial, crying, unusual plot structure, queer cinema, gay cinema
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Having left England for a romantic escapade in the South of France, Olivier and James invite Caroline along at the very last minute. The trio arrives in a little Provencal village, somewhat cut off from the world. Though everything seems calm between the pool, sunshine and a village visit, Olivier finds himself more and more intrigued by Caroline. A tension of sexual jealousy and possessiveness will then escalade between the three of them.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, France, Switzerland, Lebanon
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: sexy, psychological, light, feel good, humorous, lgbt cinema, unusual plot structure, queer cinema, gay cinema
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: psychological, touching, sentimental, sincere, rough, lgbt cinema, unusual plot structure, queer cinema
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A gay New York Times travel writer comes to Tel Aviv after suffering a tragedy. The energy of the city and his relationship with a younger man brings him back to life.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Israel, USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: art house, psychological, sentimental, sexy, humorous, captivating, contemplative, social, cute, crying
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IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 25 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 73 min
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A secret love affair between a southern Baptist preacher and a young drifter challenges the equilibrium of a growing church.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 666
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: psychological, sexy, touching, unusual plot structure, contemplative, queer cinema
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Chile
Duration: 98 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Chile
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: lgbt cinema, psychological, captivating, sexy, unusual plot structure, suspense, contemplative, queer cinema, gay cinema
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: sincere, psychological, tense, touching, contemplative, cute, feel good, sexy, gay cinema, queer cinema
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: dramatic, thought provoking, serious, captivating, lgbt cinema, powerful, gay cinema, period drama
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 50
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 91 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 440
Genere: Drama, Romance
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IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 536
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 628
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 447
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
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Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
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The Falls: Testament of Love (2013)
Plot Summary:
The Falls: Testament of Love is a continuation of the story of RJ Smith and Chris Merrill, two Mormon missionaries that fell in love during their mission in a small town in Oregon. The boys haven't spoken in five years, but when an unexpected tragedy compells them back to the Oregon town where they served, they find themselves, once again, thrust into one another's lives. As old feelings begin to surface they find themselves again facing difficult choices. If they pursue their desire to be together, RJ and Chris risk hurting the ones they care about as they embark on a spiritual journey to discover love, freedom, and happiness.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, emotional, realistic, spiritual, heartbreaking, lgbt cinema, sexual, crying, independent film
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IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
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Plot Summary:
The Falls is a feature film about two missionaries that fall in love while on their mission. RJ travels to a small town in Oregon with Elder Merrill to serve their mission and teach the words of Joseph Smith. Living together and sharing the challenge of leaving home, the two men help each other discover their strengths. They share a passion for their faith and learn to express their feelings, risking the only community they have for a forbidden intimacy.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 947
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 18000
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IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 97 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: talky, sincere, atmospheric, touching, captivating, emotional, lgbt cinema, cute, queer cinema, gay cinema