After six years of studying at a pesantren, Said returned to his village, Wonosari, only to find it drastically changed. His village was now entangled in mystical beliefs. Amid the chaos, Said reunited with Sari, his childhood sweetheart, but their relationship was hindered by Sari’s mother, Santika, who was determined to make Sari the lead dancer in the village's ritual. Unaware of the true importance of her role, Sari found herself caught in a dangerous web of intrigue involving Santika, Ningsih, and the village chief. Ningsih, who aspired to take the lead dancer's place, was willing to do anything—including using black magic—to threaten Sari. Meanwhile, Ki Dalang, the leader of the ritual, struggled to uncover who truly possessed the qualities to become the lead dancer. This search led to a confrontation with dark forces that threatened everyone involved. This tale, rich in mystery and conflict, tests the limits of love, trust, and tradition.
The two rival Allied commanders, General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery, clash in a battle of egos and strategic choices, with devastating consequences for the people of Zeeland during the liberation of the Netherlands.
An isolated woman is confronted by her past when a fellow former cult member reaches out with news that their leader has been released from prison early.
Morgan, a sheltered 17-year-old struggling to define who she is, in order to write her college entrance essay. When a crisis provides her the rare opportunity to spend time with her significantly older half-siblings, she hopes they’ll be able to shed some light on what it means to be an adult, only to be disappointed when she discovers they’re all faking it.
Charlie Fleck, a 29-year-old aspiring video game designer, is has the opportunity of a lifetime with a time-stopping device given to him by his friend, an eccentric Toy shop owner Gibbs. Challenges ensues, and hardships arise as he navigates world, and pursue his dreams
After taking care of her family for years, 45-year-old homemaker Sude is on the verge of starting a regular job. But when her mother-in-law mysteriously disappears, Sude's family is forced to confront buried secrets and navigate the delicate balance between family love and personal sacrifices.
Best of Trades finds two amateur private investigators on the case of a missing heirloom from a very powerful son of a once thriving oil family in Houston: Walter Doyle. Miles, being a straight-laced, by the book P.I., is resistant to his partner Jakoby, who is a reckless ex-con with a more seasoned approach to the business. While his methods are unconventional, they prove to compliment Miles, as they are thrust into a criminal underbelly that none of them can see coming.
Edoardo and Ottavio were high school classmates and best friends, but 30 years have passed and they've long since lost touch. Edoardo has achieved great success, married Giovanna, and together they have three children, Giacomo, Emma, and Lidia, who have grown up in a comfortable and overly spoiled environment. A bad investment, however, threatens to bankrupt him. Ottavio, on the other hand, has led a simpler and more humble life than his friend, but in times of need, he proves to be the only person willing to help Edoardo without asking for anything in return.
During an excursion in a nature reserve a few kilometers far from crowded beaches and chaos, Erion finally finds the courage to tell Christian that they will never have to see each other again.
Eager to make something of himself, Will joins a small but eccentric business club. Partnering with two senior members, the trio enroll in an intense online business competition in an attempt to win a trip to internationals and a hefty cash prize.
Sofie begins her new work as a carer making home visits to old people. She is quickly confronted with the harsh realities of this challenging job. A precise, authentic representation of a profession that remains largely invisible to the public eye.
A student of architecture seeks something beyond merely submitting standard blueprints that will gather dust in the archives. On the eve of her submission, she had a dream, and her friend, a fortune teller, gave her three prophecies. Should she fully surrender to fate, script her own narrative, and what does it truly mean to "listen to one's heart"?
From the filmmaker's perspective, we follow the process of a possible feature film about a photographer (Lea) tasked with capturing the energy transition in Amsterdam's harbor area. This brings up a flood of memories and associations. What do you do with what hasn't gone well in your life? How well can you know someone dear to you? Filmmaker and character turn out to coincide more and more during the process.
The story of a friendship between two dissimilar women: On the one hand, single mother Anja, who tries to keep herself and her daughter afloat with various jobs. On the other, Isabell, who looks after her parents in need of care and whose relationship with her husband Philipp is put to the test.
Under the celestial guidance of Matariki, Māori elder Hamo and local delinquent Jo form an unlikely bond on a road trip. As they confront past traumas and each face their demons, their shared path becomes a journey of healing, community, and reconciliation.
Olivia & the Clouds explores love's complexities through a Rashomon effect. Olivia, haunted by a past love, hides it under her bed. She trades flowers with this ghost in exchange for comforting rain clouds. Barbara, rejected by Mauricio, escapes reality through fantastical stories. Mauricio, full of regrets, is swallowed by the earth. Ramon, smitten by Olivia, witnesses the growth of a strange plant mirroring her. With surreal elements, the film delves into the enduring power of love's memory.
Maria travels to Puerto Williams to star in a movie. But the film crew won't be able to arrive due to a strong storm. Alone, she'll seek help for severe back pain, which will lead her to discover life in the southernmost city in the world and a pending story in her life.