Movies with sun-drenched vibe
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When a distant emergency disrupts a vacation in Acapulco, simmering tensions rise to the fore between scions of a wealthy British family.
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Deception within family, Loyalty vs self-preservation, Power dynamics and control, Inheritance obligation, Luxury moral distance, Wealth isolation
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A young couple's relationship clashes with the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. Angel, experiencing love for the first time and facing demons unsurmountable, runs from the new life she doesn't believe she deserves. When Michael sets out to find her, Angel discovers that she indeed has the power to choose the life she wants.
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Romance under pressure, Trauma and survival, Female agency under constraint, Public exposure and accountability, Religion and doubt, Exploitation and resilience
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A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.
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Memory and guilt, Infidelity and secrecy, Obsession and guilt, Ambivalent motherhood, Controlling relationships, Boundaries and displacement
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The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
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Coming of age pressures, Age gap romance, Entrepreneurial ambition and relationships, Political engagement and mentorship, Economic upheaval, Fame and audience expectations
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A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.
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Loyalty under pressure, Trust under threat, Frontier justice and violence, Deception and undercover roles, Legacy vs obsolescence, Family duty under siege
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When a straight-laced couple that has fun with a rowdy couple on vacation in Mexico return to the States, they discover that the crazy couple they met in Mexico followed them back home and decide to play tricks on them.
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Deception in social circles, Vacation misadventures and relationships, Wedding chaos and social performance, Drinking culture and impulsivity, Reputational pressure and approval
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A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
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Duty versus affection, Creative risk, Found family resilience, Love song as destiny, Loyalty across borders, Old friend as catalyst
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An English-German filmmaking couple retreat to Fårö for the summer to each write screenplays for their upcoming films in an act of pilgrimage to the place that inspired Ingmar Bergman. As the summer and their screenplays advance, the lines between reality and fiction start to blur against the backdrop of the Island's wild landscape.
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Romantic tension under artistry, Isolation amplifies collaboration pressure, Creative pilgrimage and ambition, Legacy and influence on craft, Blurred reality and fiction, Perception versus truth in storytelling
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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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10. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Comedy Parody2021•1h 47minOverview
The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
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Friendship under pressure, Romantic entanglements, Vacation pressure, Comedic adventure dynamics, Group loyalty under manipulation, Villain deception
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