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Plot Summary:
Bruno wakes up in bed next to Caroline, his long time crush. But tomorrow she's off for school in France, and maybe she only granted this miracle as a parting gift for her long time friend. So tonight is Bruno's last chance. And tonight, as it happens, Broken Social Scene, her favourite band, is throwing a big outdoor bash. Maybe if Bruno, with the help of his best pal Blake, can score tickets and give Caroline a night to remember, he can keep this miracle alive.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 509
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: sentimental, semi serious, atmospheric, psychological, captivating, touching, humorous, realistic
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Gabrielle (2013)
Plot Summary:
Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, semi serious
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Love Songs (1984)
Plot Summary:
When Peter, Margaux's American writer husband, leaves Paris in a funk and heads home, she finds herself the single parent of two near teens. She also gets a new assignment at work: to find, sign, and promote new rock singers. She discovers a duo, Michel and Jeremy, and jump-starts their career. Jeremy is attracted to the older Margaux, asserts himself with her, befriends her children, and neglects Michel and the music. The kids go to New York to be with their father, freeing Margaux to respond to Jeremy. Does that relationship have any future? And what of the musical duo?.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 444
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: France, Canada
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: sexy, serious, captivating, realistic, sexual
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Is That You? (2014)
Plot Summary:
IS THAT YOU? Is the story of RONNIE, 60 year old Israeli film projectionist, who has been fired from his job and is going now to the U.S. in a search for RACHEL, the love of his youth IS THAT YOU? Is a romantic, road trip journey to 'The Road Not Taken' in life created by Award Winning filmmaker Dani Menkin (HBO Cinemax-39 Pounds of Love, Je Taime, I Love You Terminal, Dolphin Boy).
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 144
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Israel, Canada, USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, realistic, semi serious, romantic, contemplative, feel good
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Oh Happy Day (2004)
Plot Summary:
Hannah (Lotte Andersen) is a housewife in a village Zealand, where she is married to the sad Carsten (Mikael Birkkjær). She sings in the mammal church choir along with his outspoken sister (Ditte Gråbøl). A choirmaster in transit - the black Jackson - get fired up during the chorus, as soon singing and joy - and Hannah is experiencing new feelings.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 817
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Denmark, UK
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: realistic, sentimental, humorous, captivating, touching, semi serious
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Roadkill (1989)
Plot Summary:
Ramona works in a concert agency and is sent after the rock band 'Children of Paradise' who have disappeared. Since she can't drive, she has to take the train and bus and eventually hitchhike. On her way through the Canadian back country she meets the weirdest people - and learns to drive, what leads to... roadkill.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 723
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: Canada
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: black and white, independent film, road movie, offbeat, humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious, cult film
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If I Knew What You Said (2009)
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IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Philippines
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: uplifting, sentimental, touching, emotional, realistic, semi serious, independent film
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Strictly Sinatra (2001)
Plot Summary:
In Glasgow, Toni Cocozza, age 28, aspires to be a lounge singer; his repertoire is strictly Sinatra, backed by Bill, an aging piano player and his only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni is great entertainment and invites him to be his guest at a casino. Toni chats up Irene, a cigarette girl, he gets an odd job or two from Chisolm, the mobster's number two, the audition goes bust, and Toni's future is uncertain. One thing leads to another with the Mob. Is Toni at a crossroads, or is there in reality no turning or going back?.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 563
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: realistic, enigmatic, captivating, suspense, independent film, tense, sentimental, humorous, witty, gloomy
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Goodbye, Someday (2010)
Plot Summary:
Higashigaito Yutaka is transferred to the Bangkok branch of Eastern Airlines. In three months, he will marry Michiko, a relative of the airline's founder, and though he doesn't love her, he knows he could be CEO one day if they wed. In Thailand, Yutaka meets Touko at a bar and is instantly drawn to her. His relationship with her only intensifies as the wedding date approaches. Eventually, he decides to break up with her and calls Michiko in front of her. Touko is disappointed, and the next day she leaves for New York. Yutaka and Michiko reunite in Thailand and proceed with their wedding. Twenty-five years later, Yutaka and Michiko are married with two sons. But Yutaka still harbors memories of Touko in his heart. Yutaka visits Bangkok on business and goes to the Oriental Hotel where he had stayed with Touko-and finds she is now in charge of VIP guests there. They realize their love for each other remains, but reality pulls them apart once again.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 498
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan, South Korea
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: realistic, semi serious, sentimental, romantic, psychological, captivating, humorous, sexual, period piece, sexy
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See Girl Run (2012)
Plot Summary:
What happens when a 30-something woman allows life's "what ifs" to overwhelm her appreciation for what life actually is. Disregarding her current obligations, she digs into her romantic past in hopes of invigorating her present.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, psychological, sentimental, captivating, sincere, clever, semi serious, independent film
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The Seminarian (2010)
Plot Summary:
The Seminarian is a story about Ryan, a closeted gay student in his final semester of seminary studies. Despite his school's hostile stance towards homosexuality, Ryan has two gay classmates - Gerald and Anthony - in whom he secretly confides. He is also close to his religiously devout mother who, as things stand, is unaware of his sexual orientation. Ryan needs to complete a solid theological thesis in order to continue doctoral work at the university of his dreams. As he works on his thesis 'The Divine Gift of Love,' Ryan begins a relationship with Bradley - a guy he has met on the Internet who seems perpetually unable to commit himself. Ryan confides in Gerald and Anthony, only to learn about their romantic struggles as well. Consequently, Ryan questions his views on God's gift of love.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 594
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: semi serious, psychological, sentimental, captivating, contemplative, sexy, touching, offbeat, humorous, realistic
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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Plot Summary:
In the sixties, Eddie and the cruisers was the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up. Only Eddie is not dead. He works as a carpenter in Montreal. His love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: independent film, sentimental, serious, emotional, realistic, romantic, road movie, sexy, thought provoking, feel good
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Boys Life 3 (2000)
Plot Summary:
Jason Gould satirizes coming out in Hollywood in Inside Out, starring Alexis Arquette and papa Elliot Gould. Lane Janger's Just One Time was a festival favorite recently expanded into a feature film that turns the tables on a groom-to-be and his fantasies of sex with two women. Bradley Rust Gray's Hitch follows two attractive young guys on a dizzying road trip that leads them toward sexual self-discovery. David Fournier's Majorettes in Space is a witty French spoof of post-modern sex, romance, relationships, the Pope and baton-twirling majorettes. And, Gregory Cooke's $30 is the bittersweet story of a closeted teen presented with a young prostitute on his 16th birthday.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 340
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: France, USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, humorous, semi serious, romantic, captivating, anthology, realistic, independent film, gay cinema
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1234 (2008)
Plot Summary:
Ian Bonar is Stevie, a wannabe musician whose look is a hybrid of Jarvis Cocker and early Elvis Costello. Working with his drummer pal Neil (Matthew Baynton) in a call centre, they dream of breaking into the indie music scene. To do this they require additional band members. Step forward the driven (and drinking) guitarist Billy (Kieran Bew) and slightly scatty bassist Emily (Lyndsey Marshal), who has a sideline in making sculpture from hair.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: sentimental, uplifting, touching, feel good, realistic, humorous, witty, semi serious
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One Love (2003)
Plot Summary:
Kassa a free-wheelin rasta man, falls for a straight laced gospel singer Serena, when they both meet as they enter a music contest. Serena's father the pastor forbids her to see him and wants her to marry one of his church members. Meanwhile the record boss organizing the contest, tries to get Kassa's band to sign to his label on his terms not theirs. By using heavy tactics, he pushes the band to fight back.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 436
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Jamaica, Norway, UK
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sentimental, captivating, emotional, realistic, touching, serious, stylized
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Shooting Livien (2005)
Plot Summary:
A dark psychological drama, Shooting Livien explores the inner psyche of John Livien, a disillusioned New York musician who deals with a childhood trauma by claiming an alter ego. His band on the brink of success, fantasy becomes dangerously blurred with reality as Livien struggles with his identity crisis. At the peak of his insanity Livien decides to take his dementia to the furthest reaches.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 284
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, bleak, suspense, independent film, psychological
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Scenes from the Goldmine (1987)
Plot Summary:
A girl trying to make it in the 1980's New Wave rock and roll scene in L.A.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 153
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: independent film, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic
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Hearts of Fire (1987)
Plot Summary:
A reclusive musician, once a huge rock star, takes a young female protegee. While on a tour she meets a younger, more popular rocker and switches her loyalties.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 519
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: independent film, realistic, stylized, semi serious
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The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll (2009)
Plot Summary:
In this film, childhood friends come face to face with the demons of rock and roll (lust, drugs, and passion) on a cross-country road trip that compels them to face their past, present, and future. Rocker Spyder, whose debut album was a huge hit saw his follow-on album bomb, causing him to retreat to his small hometown and give up. Seven years later, 27-year-old Spyder reconnects with his long-lost best friend and writer of his debut album Eric, son of a late great punk rock guitar legend, who has long settled into the sedate life of a suburban middle school music teacher. The reunion forces the two to recall their youthful ambitions and re-examine the choices they've made.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 552
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: realistic, psychological, atmospheric, captivating, sentimental, sincere, serious, independent film
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Song One (2014)
Plot Summary:
Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring musician, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, serious, emotional, sentimental, melancholic, inspirational, bad ending, mumblecore, cute
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This Thing with Sarah (2013)
Plot Summary:
A free-spirited surf instructor volunteers herself as a strictly sexual - or so she thinks - rebound for a heartbroken, down and out writer.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 417
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, captivating, psychological, romantic, romantic comedy, indie film, sentimental, offbeat
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Preacher's Kid (2010)
Plot Summary:
Small-town girl Angie King leaves the church and her home to pursue a dream of singing stardom. Luckett plays Angie, the daughter of a stern but loving bishop, whose attraction to the hunky star (Tank) of a traveling gospel show takes her on the road…and into romance, heartbreak and the realization that happiness may lie in the home she left behind.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 865
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, serious, realistic, christian film, independent film
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One Night (2007)
Plot Summary:
Fifteen New Yorkers go into a Friday night unaware of the fact that their lives are about to change.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 158
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sentimental, atmospheric, touching, serious, realistic, independent film
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X's & O's (2007)
Plot Summary:
Relationship issues arise between a researcher with a theory to explain away all his failed dating experiments, a player who wants out of the game, a deejay whose head spins with thoughts of God, a hoodrat with no street cred, a poet not-so-well-versed in the art of love, and a womanipulator of men.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 301
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, light, sexual, sexy
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Tbilisi, I Love You (2014)
Plot Summary:
Following "Paris, Je t'aime" "New York,I Love You" and "Rio, Eu Te Amo" “Tbilisi, I Love You” has become the next film in the “Cities of Love” franchise.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 224
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Georgia
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, sexy, touching, captivating, uplifting, humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious, anthology
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (2010)
Plot Summary:
Vince and Shonda have come to the proverbial end of their ropes with one another. Set in Atlanta during the 2008 Presidential Election season, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do is the touching story of what happens when two people feel they have nothing more to give to a relationship. A funny and intimate look at how people fall in love and what it takes to stay there, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do touches on the reality of the outside forces that can make or break a relationship. They say the truth will set you free, but when Shonda and Vince are armed with the truth, will they use it to set themselves free for once and for all?.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 220
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, psychological, sentimental, captivating, touching, serious
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Cuckoo (2014)
Plot Summary:
Visually-challenged Tamizh and Suthanthirakodi fall in love with each other, but her self-centred brother wants to marry her off to his friend, which leads to the lovers' separation. Can their love help them find each other?.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 771
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: emotional, realistic, captivating, psychological, sentimental, touching
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Sequoia (2014)
Plot Summary:
A young man meets a 23-year-old cancer patient on the way to the park and disrupts her plan to commit suicide.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 410
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, sentimental, psychological, captivating, semi serious, independent film
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Window Theory (2005)
Plot Summary:
An aimless playboy returns to his hometown for his best friend's wedding, only to find that the bride is his high school sweetheart.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 657
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: sexy, sentimental, feel good, realistic, humorous, semi serious, sex comedy, hot
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Elvis and Me (1988)
Plot Summary:
The story of Priscilla's life with rock and roll star Elvis Presley.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 980
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic
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The Trouble with Men and Women (2005)
Plot Summary:
A bitter-sweet romantic tale set in London, depicting the sentimental education of a young man who is absurdly confused about women.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 130
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, realistic, semi serious, offbeat, witty, talky