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Movies with scenic vibe

Just Like Heaven

51. Just Like Heaven

Drama Comedy Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy
6.7

20051h 35min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

David just wants a fresh start in his new San Francisco apartment, UNTIL Elizabeth walks through his walls, swears it’s her place, and no one else can see her, forcing him to dig into her past before she disappears for good.

Themes

Urban isolation, Grief versus openness, Memory and belonging, Unseen connection, Work-life tension, Life-or-death decisions

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In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.

Themes

Human-animal bond, Duty vs loyalty, Trust and betrayal, Identity and perception, Sacrifice and memory, Guardian responsibility

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Windstruck

53. Windstruck

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Everyday Life Drama
7.1

20042h 3min

Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea

Director: Kwak Jae-yong

Kyung-jin, a police officer who finds herself chasing down a suspected bag-snatcher on her day off. However, the man she catches turns out to be Myungwoo, a passer-by who was himself trying to apprehend the real criminal.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Fantasy as escape, Public vs private life, Duty versus romance, Presence through memory, Grief and healing

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If Only

54. If Only

Drama Romance Fantasy Bittersweet Romance Tragic Drama
7.0

20041h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Gil Junger

Focused on his work, Ian does not give enough attention to his wife Samantha and fails to notice that their relationship is slowly falling apart. After one of their arguments, Samantha dies in a tragic accident, and Ian blames himself. Then, through a mysterious twist of fate, he gets the chance to relive the day of her death and try to change what happened.

Themes

Memory shaping identity, Grief and coping, Devotion under pressure, Time loop and agency, Love vs ambition, Creative pursuit vs relationship

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Waking Life

55. Waking Life

Animation Drama Fantasy Adult Animation Psychological Drama
7.7

20011h 41min

United States

Director: Richard Linklater

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

Themes

Posthumanity ideas, Meaning of life, Free will, Social philosophy, Philosophical discussions, Situationist politics

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Powder

56. Powder

Drama Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama Supernatural Fantasy
6.6

19951h 52min

United States

Director: Victor Salva

Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Appearance based stigma, Social isolation and belonging, Ethical use of power, Interconnected humanity, Belonging through difference

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Ghost

57. Ghost

Fantasy Drama Thriller Mystery Romance
7.1

19902h 7min

United States

Director: Jerry Zucker

After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.

Themes

Everlasting love, Afterlife contact, Crime and corruption, Belief vs skepticism, Deception and trust, Unseen influence

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