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Plot Summary:
Jacob Fisher, an Orthodox Jewish Cantor and amateur songwriter who resides in Brooklyn, New York, witnesses the senseless murder of his wife and three children. Catatonic, Jacob walks out on his Jewish mourning ritual, leaving behind his Jewish garments, wallet and keys. Abandoning his identity, he wanders aimlessly, hoping somehow to understand his tragedy. Fortuitously, he lands in Brent, Alabama (population 2,500), where he is embraced by Nina, a single mother and the lead singer of a small gospel choir, her Uncle Moe and their gospel community.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 794
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: psychological, disturbing
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Saving Paradise (2021)
Plot Summary:
A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly bankrupt pencil factory, which is the heart and soul of the depressed community. With the foreclosure deadline looming, he must decide to either let it close, or join the community's fight to save it.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 357
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, realistic, disturbing
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Beauty (2022)
Plot Summary:
A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 794
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, queer cinema
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Loving the Bad Man (2010)
Plot Summary:
This story focuses primarily on Julie Thompson (Christine Kelly), a young conservative Christian woman, who is truly tested by God and gives birth to a child conceived in rape. This decision leads her on a journey that forces her to explore and redefine her relationships with God, her family, friends and even her rapist Mike Connor (Arturo Fernandez), as she struggles to forgive the man who violated her by boldly visiting him in prison and forging an unlikely bond.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 451
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: serious, emotional, realistic, suspense, disturbing, compassionate, disgusting, gloomy, christian film
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Really Love (2020)
Plot Summary:
A rising black painter tries to break into a competitive art world while balancing an unexpected romance with an ambitious law student.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, entertaining
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Prostitution (2016)
Plot Summary:
Soo-hyeon and Hye-ji are sitting on a pile of debt thanks to their husband and father who ran away in the middle of the night. Tae-san the loan shark demands the money no matter what. He rapes the mother and daughter and requires them to join prostitution. They survive day by day selling themselves until one day, Tae-san suggests a way they can clean slate over one night and that is for the mother and daughter to have the most extreme sex with one man.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 23
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: tense, suspenseful, disturbing, erotic
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Five Nights in Maine (2015)
Plot Summary:
A young African American man, reeling from the tragic loss of his wife, travels to rural Maine to seek answers from his estranged mother-in-law, who is herself confronting guilt and grief over her daughter's death.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 917
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Rebirth (2011)
Plot Summary:
After the collapse of their relationship, Kiwako abducts the 6-month old child of a man she was having an affair with. Raising the child as her own, it is four years before the authorities catch up with her and the young child.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 873
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 147 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, sad
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Mass (2021)
Plot Summary:
Two couples meet for a painful and raw conversation in the aftermath of a violent tragedy.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, serious, sad
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Escape from Polygamy (2013)
Plot Summary:
Recently-widowed Leann and her 17-year-old daughter Julina move into an isolated polygamous compound, where the freethinking Julina meets like-minded Ryder, son of the religious compound’s charismatic Prophet, Ervil.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 617
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: psychological, suspense, disturbing
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California (2015)
Plot Summary:
The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world..
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 822
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Brazil
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, vintage
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Life After You (2022)
Plot Summary:
A suburban family struggles with the death of their 19 year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film explores the question of who and what is responsible for this tragedy.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Everything Before Us (2015)
Plot Summary:
The Department of Emotional Integrity (DEI) documents all relationship activity. A 'relationship score' is given to keep people accountable for their choices. The score is public for all to see, and affects various aspects of daily life. Two couples, teenagers and early 30s, face different but intersecting challenges in their relationships within the rules of the DEI.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Battlecreek (2017)
Plot Summary:
Henry is a loner and a night owl. His rare skin disease has kept him under the close watch of his fiery mother, who has sheltered him his entire life. One night, a young woman's car breaks down and Henry's life will change forever.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, psychological thriller, psycho film
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Winter Solstice (2003)
Plot Summary:
When Elfrida Philips abandons London for a country village, she settles in quickly. She is very poor, but has a tiny cottage, her four-legged friend Horace, and friendships of good neighbors. Tragedy upsets her newfound tranquillity, and she takes refuge in a rambling house with a new gentleman friend in Corrydale. But the group proves to be greater than the sum of its ill-fitting parts, and as the solstice passes, and as Christmas approaches, the healing power of love, begins to work its magic. (Filmed at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Sutherland).
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 205
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Something Is Killing Tate (2008)
Plot Summary:
Days before his birthday and weeks before his wedding, Tate Bradley, a twenty-five year old, African-American man attempts to commit suicide. He survives the ordeal, but from his actions, it is obvious that "Something is Killing Tate." The question is: "What?" Tate attempts to isolate himself to his apartment - hiding from the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 264
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: psychological, touching, serious, emotional, cerebral, realistic, biting, suspense
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Dark Was the Night (2018)
Plot Summary:
In the aftermath of tragedy, a woman and her teenage son must forge into uncharted territory in order to move on with their lives.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 685
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Mayaanadhi (2017)
Plot Summary:
A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi, his old flame Aparna an aspiring actress is struggling to prop up her career. Mathan meets up with Aparna and tries to rekindle the past, even as the police hunt for him gets intense.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 136 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, romantic
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Passion's Peak (2002)
Plot Summary:
Christina has decided to begin her life again by returning to the mountain town where she grew up and opening a bed and breakfast. Thankfully, her schoolgirl crush Brad still lives in town, and is excited about helping her establish the new business. However, her ex-boyfriend Mark shows up with his new stripper girlfriend as the B&B's first customers. Jealous Mark wants nothing more than to see Christina fail.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 241
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: erotic, psychological, captivating, disturbing, sexploitation film
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Cole (2009)
Plot Summary:
A small town youth finds fulfillment and romance in a big city's creative writing course, but feels obliged to sacrifice them when his sister's home life deteriorates in his absence.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 337
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: sincere, sentimental, touching, serious, multicultural, realistic, gloomy, independent film
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Zebrahead (1992)
Plot Summary:
Interracial love story set in Detroit.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: multicultural, independent film, sincere, bleak, serious, realistic, gloomy, light, romantic, sexy
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A Way of Life (2004)
Plot Summary:
At 17 LeighAnne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behavior becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbor grow.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 669
Genere: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: psychological, bleak, realistic, disturbing, sad, serious, gloomy
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Changeover (2016)
Plot Summary:
A girl grieving the horrific loss of her parents moves in with relatives, who try their best to welcome her into the family.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 195
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Interlude (2016)
Plot Summary:
Sofia, recently separated, takes her daughters to a small coastal town. Each one in their own universe, live the interlude as a challenge to free themselves and face their fears.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 19
Genere: Drama
Country: Argentina
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, independent film
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Not on My Watch (2017)
Plot Summary:
A single mother gets entangled in a web of lies to protect her sons.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 241
Genere: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Something New (2006)
Plot Summary:
Kenya McQueen, a corporate lawyer finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: romantic, sexy, light, sweet, sincere, humorous, romantic comedy, entertaining, erotic, feel good
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After Ever Happy (2022)
Plot Summary:
As a shocking truth about a couple's families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each other. Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was when she met Hardin — any more than he is the cruel, moody boy she fell so hard for.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, captivating, suspense, disturbing, saga
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Corrina, Corrina (1994)
Plot Summary:
When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: touching, sentimental, sweet, light, uplifting, gothic, realistic, semi serious, independent film, humorous
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Jungle Fever (1991)
Plot Summary:
A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: sexy, serious, emotional, realistic, controversial, hood, sentimental, captivating, scary, touching
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Nothing But a Man (1964)
Plot Summary:
A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: independent film, political, social, black and white, aesthetic, sincere, thought provoking, clever, touching, serious
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Monster's Ball (2001)
Plot Summary:
Set in the southern USA, a racist white man, Hank, falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically, Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's inter-racial affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 93000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: psychological, depressing, emotional, realistic, sexy, touching, melancholic, compassionate, sensual, tense