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Movies with turbulent vibe

The Shadow in My Eye

1. The Shadow in My Eye

War Drama History World War II Historical Drama
7.3
20211h 47min

Overview

On March 21st, 1945, the British Royal Air Force set out on a mission to bomb Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen. The raid had fatal consequences as some of the bombers accidentally targeted a school and more than 120 people were killed, 86 of whom were children.

Themes

Resistance under occupation, Duty vs humanity, Civilian casualties, War-time trauma, Moral ambiguity of orders, Deception in war

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Finding You

2. Finding You

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.4
20211h 59min

Overview

Finley, a talented aspiring violinist, meets Beckett, a famous young movie star, on the way to her college semester abroad program in a small coastal village in Ireland. An unexpected romance emerges as the heartthrob Beckett leads the uptight Finley on an adventurous reawakening, and she emboldens him to take charge of his future, until the pressures of his stardom get in the way.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Media manipulation, Romance under scrutiny, Fame pressure dynamics, Artistry vs responsibility, Caregiving amid crisis

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Pieces of a Woman

3. Pieces of a Woman

Drama Tragic Drama
7.0
20202h 7min

Overview

When a young mother's home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.

Themes

Grief and mourning, Economic strain and care choices, Home birth versus medical risk, Family obligation under stress, Legal accountability and blame, Reconciliation after loss

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After We Collided

4. After We Collided

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.1
20201h 45min

Overview

Tessa finds herself struggling with her complicated relationship with Hardin; she faces a dilemma that could change their lives forever.

Themes

"movie: after we collided. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush full keywords list: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush. concept analysis: the film is an exploration of how unresolved childhood trauma and family secrets distort adult relationships, Trapping people in cycles of self-sabotage and emotional dependency. it examines the tension between toxic passion and personal growth, Asking whether love can truly heal damaged people or merely amplify their wounds when they refuse to confront their pasts."

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The Nest

5. The Nest

Drama Family Drama
6.3
20201h 47min

Overview

Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new business opportunities. After abandoning the sanctuary of their safe American suburban surroundings, the family is plunged into the despair of an archaic '80s Britain and their unaffordable new life in an English manor house threatens to destroy the family.

Themes

Economic precarity, Marital strain under pressure, Relocation stress and adaptation, Image maintenance vs reality, Deception about wealth, Class aspiration and fallibility

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Extra Ordinary

6. Extra Ordinary

Fantasy Comedy Horror Parody Supernatural Horror
6.4
20191h 34min

Overview

A driving instructor must use her other-worldly gifts to save a lonely man’s daughter from a rock star looking to use her for Satanic purposes.

Themes

Boundaries between living and dead, Exploitation for fame, Trauma and resilience under pressure, Ambition vs ethics in power, Collaboration across unlikely allies, Coercion through ritual manipulation

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Ophelia

7. Ophelia

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20191h 54min

Overview

Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Power and control, Secret marriage and risk, Romance amid political intrigue, Agency under patriarchal constraint, Destiny and autonomy

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Elisa & Marcela

8. Elisa & Marcela

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.6
20191h 58min

Overview

The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.

Themes

19th century, Lesbian relationship, Spanish authorities, 1900s era, Same-sex marriage

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Vita & Virginia

9. Vita & Virginia

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
5.9
20191h 50min

Overview

Socialite Vita Sackville-West and literary icon Virginia Woolf run in different circles in 1920s London. Despite the odds, the two forge an unconventional affair, set against the backdrop of their own strikingly contemporary marriages.

Themes

"movie: vita & virginia. genres: drama, Romance, Drama, Romance main themes: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Biography, Based on true story, Polyamory full keywords list: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Lgbt, 1920s, Lesbian, Virginia woolf. concept analysis: the film explores the intricacies of love and desire, Particularly in the context of societal norms and personal freedom. it delves into the tension between individuality and conformity, Highlighting the transformative power of unconventional relationships."

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After

10. After

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.3
20191h 46min

Overview

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.

Themes

"movie: after. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush full keywords list: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Teenage romance, Bad boy, Depressing, Cliché. concept analysis: after examines how desire and insecurity collide to shape identity, Portraying romantic love as both a catalyst for self-discovery and a terrain for manipulation. the film interrogates the thin line between authentic vulnerability and performative cruelty, Suggesting that healing requires confronting painful truths rather than succumbing to staged challenges."

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