Movies with leisurely vibe
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Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.
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Deception and manipulation, Family influence on opportunity, Self-improvement through adversity, Class aspiration vs privilege, Image vs reality, Writing as escape
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In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
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Deception and blackmail, Master servant dynamics, Money and inheritance pressures, Dark secret and family ties, Class tensions in country estate, Appearance versus reality in high society
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A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.
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Silence and disclosure, Memory shaping identity, Trauma and recovery, Power and manipulation, Protective bonds under pressure, Outsider influence
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Various lives converge on an isolated island, all connected by an author whose novel has become inextricably entwined with his own life.
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Memory and fiction intertwine, Hidden parenthood, Secrets and deception, Infidelity and consequences, Art and life blur, Isolation and longing
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At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
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Small acts of joy, Acts of kindness, Urban interconnectedness, Loneliness and connection, Imagination as solace, Chance encounters, Self discovery through others
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Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.
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Class inequality, Family fragility, Racial prejudice, Tradition and control, Domestic labor dynamics, Gender roles
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Bill Parrish wants more time to protect his empire and his family. The price is guiding Death itself through the pleasures of living — including love for Bill’s own daughter Susan. Now Bill must choose which life to sacrifice…
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Life and death ethics, Duty versus desire, Power and control, Wealth and influence, Romantic longing, Mortality and time
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Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
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Duty versus desire, Emotional isolation, Marriage crisis, Housewife constraints, Secret affair, Memory and legacy
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An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.
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Fleeting intimacy exploration, Conversations as boundary tests, Self discovery through dialogue, Urban anonymity and connection, Choice between escape and connection, Uncertain futures vs present moment
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A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
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Caregiver burden, Autonomy vs care, Sibling dependency, Unconventional romance, Mental health dynamics, Creative resilience
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