Growing up in Barstow, CA, high school senior Andrew hopes for a bigger world — but his devotion to his mother, Sandra, and his awakening attraction to newcomer Jenny, combine to keep him tied to home. Andrew’s loyalties become confused and his prior ambitions begin to fade as he realizes he must make the mostContinue reading “Leaving Barstow – 2008”
Tag Archives: Drama
I Can’t Think Straight – 2008
I CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT is a 2007 romance movie about a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent, Tala, who is preparing for an elaborate wedding. A turn of events causes her to have an affair and subsequently fall in love with another woman, Leyla, a British Indian. Director : Shamim Sarif Cast : Amber Rose Revah|AntoniaContinue reading “I Can’t Think Straight – 2008”
The Red Thread – 2008
Mei has been in love with Yuya all her life. They’ve grown up together. But when they reach their second year of middle school, Yuya suddenly professes his love for her older sister, Haruna. Director : Shôsuke Murakami Cast : Anna Ishibashi|Junpei Mizobata|Kaoru Hirata|Manabu Hamada|Mio Miyatake|Nanami Sakuraba|Nao Minamisawa|Rei Okamoto|Ryô Kimura|Toshihiro Yashiba Genre : Drama|Romance ReleaseContinue reading “The Red Thread – 2008”
10 Promises to My Dog – 2008
One day a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who has just turned twelve, and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. She immediately falls in love with the puppy and names it “Socks” after the paws which looked like they had white socks on. Akari was together withContinue reading “10 Promises to My Dog – 2008”
The Line – 2008
The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana,Continue reading “The Line – 2008”
The Way I See Things – 2008
A year after the death of his long-term partner, Otto goes on a road trip eventually hooking up with a commune full of loopy, equally damaged souls. Director : Brian Pera Cast : Brian Pera|Jonathan Ashford|Josh Berresford Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-07-12
The Brothers Bloom – 2008
The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they’ve decided to take on one last job showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world. Director : Nada Pinter|RianContinue reading “The Brothers Bloom – 2008”
Burn After Reading – 2008
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit. Director : Betsy Magruder|Ethan Coen|Joel CoenContinue reading “Burn After Reading – 2008”
Villa Jasmin – 2008
Director : Férid Boughedir Cast : Arnaud Giovaninetti|Clément Sibony|Edith Perret|Elsa Mollien|Eric Laugérias|Götz Burger|Gwenael Clause|Judith Davis|Manuel Blanc Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-01-19
Don’t Think About White Monkeys – 2008
A young businessman believes that money and fortune are the most important things in the world. One day he loses all his money and faces the necessity to reconsider and change his life. Director : Yuri Mamin Cast : Aleksey Devotchenko|Dmitriy Averin|Katerina Ksenyeva|Lyudmila Shiryaeva|Maxim Britvenkov|Mikhail Tarabukin|Oleg Basilashvili|Sergei Yursky Genre : Comedy|Drama Release Date : 2008-06-22