Movies with immersive vibe
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While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
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Loss of loved one shapes memory, World war ii reshapes horizon, Education unlocks agency, Coming of age through peril, Parallel world reveals choice, Magic world redefines belonging
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Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.
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Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Generational legacy, Duty to protect the ocean
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When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.
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Duty vs survival, Human-machine alliance, Trust under threat, Deception under pressure, Sacrifice for home, Leadership under crisis
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Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.
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Intergenerational tension, Family obligation, Trauma and recovery, Survivor guilt, Art as coping, Addiction and relapse, Loss and care dynamics
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Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.
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Folklore as fate, Nature as battleground, Independent film sensibility, Ukrainian folklore aesthetic, Love vs duty dilemma, Myths shaping guardians
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Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
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Loyalty under threat, Family resilience under invasion, Belonging across clans, Adaptation to sea life, Adopted family dynamics, Grief and leadership burden
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The harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
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Duty versus obedience, Racial barriers in uniform, Loyalty beyond circumstance, Camaraderie under pressure, Sacrifice in combat, Honor amid loss
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Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
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Loss and legacy, Royal succession pressure, Intergroup alliance vs conquest, Resource exploitation under threat, Ethical duty vs personal vengeance, Cultural isolation vs global contact
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Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.
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Grief and guilt, Peer pressure dynamics, Masculinity under pressure, Lgbt visibility, Bullying and ostracism, Ice hockey distance, Death of best friend
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The imagined life of one of the world’s most famous authors, Emily Brontë, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic Wuthering Heights. Explore the relationships that inspired her – her raw, passionate sisterhood with Charlotte and Anne; her first aching, forbidden love for Weightman and her care for her maverick brother whom she idolises.
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Romance under scrutiny, Sibling influence on craft, Family pressure shaping ambition, Education shaping identity, Gendered artistic pursuit, Mentorship under constraint
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