The Thomsons – parents Thomas and Francie, and children Willa, Arthur, Beatrice (nicknamed Booky) and Jakey – are a loving working class family living in the Depression era in Toronto. Arthur is showing aptitude in drawing, and although his parents want to support his skill, Thomas in particular wants him to take up a vocationContinue reading “Booky’s Crush – 2009”
Category Archives: Drama
Rocker – 2009
Will a desperate singer do just about anything to make it as a rock star? Just about… Director : Lauren Patrice Nadler Cast : Beth Grant|Bill McKinney|Camille Solari|Danielle Nicolet|Elisa Donovan|Gabriel Bologna|James DeBello|Nick Steele|Oliver Macready|Vincent Duvall Genre : Comedy|Drama Release Date : 2009-11-09
The Boys of Ghost Town – 2009
Danny Ortega is imprisoned for a crime of justice at a very young age. After 17 years in prison, he returns to his town of Houston to find that crime and drugs have overturned what he once called home. When he attempts to rebuild his life, the lust for power overtakes him and launches himContinue reading “The Boys of Ghost Town – 2009”
Aki Sora – 2009
The Aoi siblings, Aki and Sora, are as close as a brother and sister can be. But as Sora enters high school, he realizes that his feelings for his older sister go beyond simple family ties. Oblivious to her sibling’s affair, Sora’s twin sister Nami attempts to get her best friend to go out withContinue reading “Aki Sora – 2009”
Star Crossed – 2009
Follows the fictional rivalry between two of Portugal’s most prominent football teams – Invicta e Castelo and how their mutual disdain has spread further than the pitch. Director : Mark Heller|Vanessa Patrício Cast : Adriano Carvalho|António Fonseca|Carolina Torres|Diogo Morgado|Kyle Redmond-Jones|Luke Mably|Teresa Tavares|Virgílio Castelo|Wayne Duvall Genre : Drama|Romance Release Date : 2009-06-04
The House of Branching Love – 2009
A sort of “Divorce Finnish Style,” Mika Kaurismäki’s rambunctious comedy, The House of Branching Love , recounts the breakup of a thirty-something professional couple – Juhani, a family therapist, and his wife, Tuula, a successful business trainer. Director : Mika Kaurismäki Cast : Anna Easteden|Antti Reini|Elina Knihtilä|Hannu-Pekka Björkman|Irina Björklund|Kari Väänänen|Kati Outinen|Sakari Kuosmanen|Tommi Eronen Genre :Continue reading “The House of Branching Love – 2009”
Feel the Wind – 2009
Haiji was an elite runner, but has not competed due to a past injury. He then meets fellow elite runner Kakeru who also left running, but caused by a dispute. Their meeting inspires both young men to run again, with Haiji choosing the fabled “Hakone Ekiden” (long distance relay race). The race requires a 10Continue reading “Feel the Wind – 2009”
Bare Essence of Life – 2009
Youjin is a quirky young man living in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Yojin has a difficult time sitting still and can’t focus on extended conversations. His life revolves around farming his grandmother’s vegetable garden. Yojin experiences a new kind of feeling when he meets a pretty young lady named Machiko. The feelings are strong enough thatContinue reading “Bare Essence of Life – 2009”
Rencontre avec un tueur – 2009
Director : Claude-Michel Rome Cast : Arnaud Giovaninetti|Astrid Veillon|Emmanuel Quatra|Yannis Baraban Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-03-30
Fortune – 2009
Two lives collide and then change forever when a suicidal psychiatrist is interrupted mid-attempt by the ambitious son of his wealthiest patient- a young man who claims to desperately need help and won’t take no for an answer. Director : Peter Scarf Cast : Jason Shaw|Keir Dullea|Scott Cohen Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-11-05