LEE Hae-myung is proud to be the most modern boy in Seoul, living in the 1930s at the height of its early development. With his Japanese friend Shinsuke, he enjoys the high life, seducing modern girls in dance halls and cafes. One day, in a basement dance hall, he discovers CHO Nan-shil, a startlingly beautifulContinue reading “Modern Boy – 2008”
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8th Wonderland – 2008
A website where people can virtually live in a true democracy becomes so popular that its leading members take questionable actions to improve the real world as well. This backfires and various governments brand them terrorists. Director : Jean Mach|Nicolas Alberny Cast : Ahlima Mhamdi|Alain Azerot|Eloïssa Florez|Matthew Géczy|Melanie Molnar|Robert William Bradford Genre : Drama|Thriller ReleaseContinue reading “8th Wonderland – 2008”
The Friend – 2008
In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus ofContinue reading “The Friend – 2008”
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving – 2008
Recently widowed Mary Bassett and her three children have hit difficult times on their farm. Suddenly, Marys wealthy and estranged mother Isabella comes to visit upon receiving a devious letter from the eldest daughter. Mary resents her mothers attempts to help them out of their financial difficulties. In the end, more than money will beContinue reading “An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving – 2008”
Walter’s War – 2008
Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during WW1. The action concerns Tull’s turbulent passage from ordinary soldier to extraordinary officer at officer training camp, where he had to faceContinue reading “Walter’s War – 2008”
Crossing – 2008
Yong-soo is an ex-soccer player who lives in a small coal-mine village in North Korea with his wife and young son, Joon. Although living in extreme poverty like many other families in North Korea, the family is happy just to be with each other. Then one day, Yong-soo’s pregnant wife becomes critically ill. Let aloneContinue reading “Crossing – 2008”
Máncora – 2008
Following the suicide of his father, haunted by inner demons and his hatred for the world, Santiago decides to escape from Lima and take refuge in Máncora, a beach to the north of Peru where it is always summer. Director : Ricardo de Montreuil Cast : Anahí de Cárdenas|Andres Arellano|Angelita Velásquez|Elsa Pataky|Enrique Murciano|Jason Day|Liz Gallardo|LuciaContinue reading “Máncora – 2008”
Laila’s Birthday – 2008
“At eight o’clock, it’s Laila’s birthday, okay?” Palestinian judge turned cab driver Abu Laila’s wife reminds her husband. But on his young daughter’s birthday, like any day, Abu faces a nerve-wracking shift in a Ramallah yellow cab armed only with an ex-jurist’s misplaced pride, a father’s loyalty, and a sticker reminding passengers that smoking andContinue reading “Laila’s Birthday – 2008”
Paper Covers Rock – 2008
Samantha is recovering from a suicide attempt and ready for a fresh start in life. She has to fight for the custody of her daughter. Director : Joe Maggio Cast : Clint Jordan|Ibraham Salah|Jeannine Kaspar|Katie Corrado|Mark Alhadeff|Sayra Player|Thomas Murphy|Tom Brangle|Tom Vaught Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-03-09
Kolmistaan – 2008
Director : Peter Lindholm Cast : Kari-Pekka Toivonen|Liisa Kuoppamäki|Matleena Kuusniemi Genre : Drama|Romance Release Date : 2008-02-01