When Momo leaves his small home town to go to university, he is full of enthusiasm and confidence, but slowly the pressures of study and campus living begin to grind him down. Half way through his course he finds himself at a crossroads with both his relationship and studies. Director : Frieder Wittich Cast :Continue reading “13 Semester – 2009”
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Manila – 2009
A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the “Day” segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the “Night” segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as aContinue reading “Manila – 2009”
Noble Things – 2009
Jimmy Wayne Collins finds himself adrift in Memphis, Tennessee. Forced to return home to the piney woods of Southeast Texas, Jimmy will face his imprisoned brother, his dying father and the demons he left behind. Director : Brett Moses|Dan McMellen Cast : Brett Moses|Dominique Swain|James Parks|Lee Ann Womack|Michael Parks|Ron Canada|Rutherford Cravens|Ryan Hurst|Wes Brown Genre :Continue reading “Noble Things – 2009”
35 Shots of Rum – 2009
A widowed metro conductor, approaching retirement, lives with his beautiful grown daughter the object of a neighbors romantic interest. The mans former girlfriend also lives in their building and plays a role in their closely-knit lives. 35 Shots of Rum considers the mysterious complexities that surround evolving relationships, whether romantic or parental. Director :Continue reading “35 Shots of Rum – 2009”
Ueno Juri and the Five Bags – 2009
The series features Ueno taking on five roles in five episodes. As the title suggests, each episode involves a bag of some kind, such as a guitar case or a mysterious delivery package. Director : Cast : Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-09-03
Against the Current – 2009
Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River. Director : Peter Callahan Cast : Amy Hargreaves|Constance Barron|Elizabeth Reaser|Joseph Fiennes|Justin Kirk|Mary Tyler Moore|Michelle Trachtenberg|Nimo Gandhi|Pell James|Samantha Sherman Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-01-18
The Call – 2009
Two woman, one a married middle-aged airline stewardess, and the other a free-wheeling factory worker open to experience and opportunity, meet and decide to change their lives. Moving to Patagonia and leaving their men behind they find that escape carries with it a different set of responsibilities. Director : Stefano Pasetto Cast : Arturo Goetz|CésarContinue reading “The Call – 2009”
Thirst – 2009
Sang-hyun, a respected priest, volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life as a vampire. Now, Sang-hyun is torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for Tae-ju, theContinue reading “Thirst – 2009”
Lovers in a Dangerous Time – 2009
It’s never too late to relive your childhood, at least that’s what two former childhood friends set out to do after they reunite at their ten year high school reunion. Todd (the boy that stayed) and Allison (the girl that left) are struggling with the harsh realities of adulthood and a return to their youthContinue reading “Lovers in a Dangerous Time – 2009”
Free Fall – 2009
Three friends meet one summer at a skydiving center. Adventurous, they spend most of their time jumping – for thrills and to escape what haunts them.] When his dream of becoming a pilot is shattered, Rafaël, a young daredevil of 20 years, puts his life in danger by pushing his limits as a parashooter. HerContinue reading “Free Fall – 2009”