SYNOPSIS. Fidel (Paolo Contis) is a fresh culinary arts graduate from a Swiss school, working as an under-chef in a casino restaurant in Macau. Fidel is compelled by his mother, Inay Viring (Maricel Laxa), to come back to their hometown in time for the first death anniversary of his father. Fidel starts apprenticing with theContinue reading “Litsonero – 2009”
Category Archives: Drama
The Burnt House – 2009
The Burnt House is the story of Megan and Joe, a couple who have recently experienced the death their infant son to SIDS. The tragedy has spawned a rift between the two and driven Megan into a secret affair. After Joe loses his mother to a heart attack the couple moves out to Joe’s ruralContinue reading “The Burnt House – 2009”
City of Life – 2009
A privileged young male Arab at odds with his cultural identity and his less fortunate street smart friend; a disillusioned Indian taxi driver who bears an uncanny resemblance to a famous Bollywood star; and a former Romanian ballet dancer now working as a flight attendant and searching for love and companionship … these individuals allContinue reading “City of Life – 2009”
Nothing Personal – 2009
Alone in her empty flat, from her window Anne observes the people passing by who nervously snatch up the personal belongings and pieces of furniture she has put out on the pavement. Her final gesture of taking a ring off her finger signals she is leaving her previous life in Holland behind. She goes toContinue reading “Nothing Personal – 2009”
Fishing Platform – 2009
After his mothers death, 12-year-old Jaya (Iqbal S. Manurung) is sent to his father, Johar (Didi Petet), who works as a supervisor on a jermal (a fishing platform perched on log stilts in the middle of the sea). Johar is shocked, never knowing he has a son, and rejects the boy as his kin. FullyContinue reading “Fishing Platform – 2009”
Beast – 2009
Ten year old Benjamin and his mother live on an isolated farm under the violent reign of his father. Mother takes the beating and tries to cover up to keep things normal. But when Benjamin one day witnesses this beating, his suspicions are turned into facts. Benjamin wants his father to apologize to his motherContinue reading “Beast – 2009”
A Place of One’s Own – 2009
Moody, atmospheric ghost story starring Mason as a retired tradesman who purchases an old mansion that has been vacant for 40 years because it is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who had died there. Unaware of the mansion’s reputation, Mason and his wife Mullen move in and hire aContinue reading “A Place of One’s Own – 2009”
The American Friend – 2009
Paris – an American who recently arrived in Brazil – and the Brazilian Thais begin a simple friendship sharing feelings and sensations, even if they do not understand a single word each othar says. Director : Ivo Lopes Araújo|Ricardo Pretti Cast : Ian Lopes Araújo|Paris Leicester|Thaís de Campos Genre : Comedy|Drama|Family Release Date : 2009-01-01
House of Boys – 2009
It is 1984. Frank (Layke Anderson) is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the “House of Boys”, a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame (Udo Kier) who has an eye for what his punters crave.Continue reading “House of Boys – 2009”
Wish 143 – 2009
A fifteen-year-old boy with only months to live is granted one wish from the Dreamscape Charity. But David doesnt want to go to Disneyland or meet Gary Neville; what he really wants is an hour alone with a naked woman Director : Ian Barnes Cast : Ace Bhatti|Cath Cornforth|Dolya Gavanski|Jodie Whittaker|Kalum Johnson|Kieran Hardcastle|Lizzie Roper|Oliver Arundale|RoryContinue reading “Wish 143 – 2009”