1953, the Korean war has ended, but the fight for survival has just begun. Two 18 year old boys, Tae-ho and Jong-du, live in a camp for orphaned boys, which is more of a concentration camp where everyone suffers from hunger, inhumane treatment and unbearable work conditions. But these two have a dream of aContinue reading “Once Upon a Time in Seoul – 2008”
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Sex and the U.S.A. – 2008
Thirteen year old Audrey Shaw is new to Bellweather, California and certain shell never fit in when she meets Krista Rich, the pretty, popular girl she aspires to be “or be with” shes just not sure. In a conservative California town, 14-year-old Audrey is new to Bellweather, California and certain shell never fit in whenContinue reading “Sex and the U.S.A. – 2008”
Import/Export – 2008
A nurse from the Ukraine searches for a better life in the West, while an unemployed security guard from Austria heads East for the same reason. Both are looking for work, a new beginning, an existence, struggling to believe in themselves, to find a meaning in life.. Director : Ulrich Seidl Cast : Ekateryna Rak|ErichContinue reading “Import/Export – 2008”
The Betrayed – 2008
Kidnappers force a young mother (Melissa George) to recover money stolen by her shady husband (Christian Campbell). Director : Amanda Gusack Cast : Alice Krige|Christian Campbell|Connor Christopher Levins|Donald Adams|Kevan Kase|Melissa George|Oded Fehr|Phillip Mitchell|Scott Heindl Genre : Crime|Drama|Mystery|Thriller Release Date : 2008-09-27
Frivolous Wife – 2008
Inspired by Shakespeare’s classic of the same name. Beautiful and rich, Yeon-su (Park Jung-a) lives a life of freedom and indulgence, having any man she wants. That is, until she meets and falls for her polar opposite in Jung-do, an awkward and polite young gentleman. Meeting her future in-laws is a baptism by fire asContinue reading “Frivolous Wife – 2008”
Mommy Is at the Hairdresser’s – 2008
Summer 1966. It’s time to enjoy the summer holiday, total freedom. Teenage Élise discovers that the sudden departure of her mother completely disrupts the family. Her brother Coco seeks solace in the garage, building a super racing car. Her youngest brother Benoît throws himself into his own inner world. The father seems absolutely knocked outContinue reading “Mommy Is at the Hairdresser’s – 2008”
Ballet Shoes – 2008
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans — Pauline, Petrova and Posy — and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn’t return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charmingContinue reading “Ballet Shoes – 2008”
Yonkers Joe – 2008
Yonkers Joe tells the story of a dice hustler whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of his estranged, mentally challenged son into his life. Director : Robert Celestino Cast : Chazz Palminteri|Christine Lahti|Lauri Johnson|Linus Roache|Michael Lerner|Michael Rispoli|Nate Bynum|Roma Maffia|Rusty Meyers|Tom Guiry Genre :Continue reading “Yonkers Joe – 2008”
1. Mai Helden bei der Arbeit – 2008
An eleven-year-old Turkish boy, two young men from a small town, and a cuckolded policeman from the sticks all find their way to Berlin on May Day, where, in the district of Kreuzberg, emotions come to the boil every year. Director : Carsten Ludwig|Jakob Ziemnicki|Jan-Christoph Glaser|Sven Taddicken Cast : Benjamin Höppner|Cemal Subasi|Dirk Borchardt|Hannah Herzsprung|Jacob Matschenz|LeonieContinue reading “1. Mai Helden bei der Arbeit – 2008”
Descendants – 2008
A 3-D animated film about the dream of reaching the unreachable and about the fact that something good can evolve from something evil. Director : Heiko van der Scherm Cast : Christy Scott Cashman|Whoopi Goldberg Genre : Animation|Drama|Fantasy Release Date : 2008-06-30