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With Paul James Mark Duplass John Hawkes Sarah Adina Smith Charlene deGuzman Suzi Yoonessi Ellen Geer

A sex and love addicted woman learns what real intimacy is when she starts making music with a reclusive man.

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With Romeo Miller Josh Webber Robin Givens David Banner Karen Abercrombie

Aaron Davis (David Banner) is accused of murder and incarcerated for a crime he swears that he did not commit. His son Jalen (Romeo Miller) is forced to grow up on the streets of Los Angeles without the guidance of a father and primarily raised by his mother Shala (Robin Givens) and Grandmother Camilla (Karen Abercrombie). Jalen finds himself in hot water with his girlfriend Paris (Karrueche Tran) when they realize his life is at risk after his friend Diggy (Dijon Talton) decides to partner with one of the biggest drug dealers in the city leaving a large debt to be recouped. Everything seems to turn around when Aaron is reminded to put his faith in God first and use the power of prayer to help solve his problems. Will Aaron find a way to prove his innocence and save his son's life before it is too late?

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With Robert De Niro Rami Malek Aidan Gillen Ben Hardy Mike Myers Bryan Singer Justin Haythe Tom Hollander Tim Headington Jane Rosenthal Joe Mazzello Lucy Boynton Aaron McCusker Graham King Gwilym Lee Allen Leach

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

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With Tyler Perry Whoopi Goldberg Missi Pyle Omari Hardwick Tiffany Haddish Mehcad Brooks Tika Sumpter Amber Riley Courtney Henggeler

Trying to get back on her feet, wild child Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) looks to her buttoned-up, by the book sister Danica (Tika Sumpter) to help her get back on track. As these polar opposites collide — with hilarious and sometimes disastrous results — Tanya discovers that Danica’s picture-perfect life — including her mysterious boyfriend — may not be what it seems.

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With Nicole Kidman Russell Crowe Joel Edgerton Steve Golin Joe Alwyn Cherry Jones Kerry Kohansky-Roberts Lucas Hedges David Joseph Craig Michael Balzary Emily Hinkler Jesse LaTourette Théodore Pellerin Britton Sear

The film will tell the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Kidman, Crowe) at age 19. Jared is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Jared comes into conflict with its head therapist (Edgerton).

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With Filip Jan Rymsza Edmond O’Brien Peter Bogdanovich Frank Marshall Orson Welles Robert Random Norman Foster Dennis Hopper John Huston Oja Kodar Lilli Palmer Cameron Mitchell Mercedes McCambridge Susan Strasberg Paul Stewart

Ttells the story of famed filmmaker J.J. “Jake” Hannaford (Huston), who returns to Hollywood after years in self-exile in Europe with plans to complete work on his own innovative comeback movie.

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With Kim Sung-hoon

A darkness looms over ancient Korea: murderous creatures known as Night Demons have overrun the country. Returning from a long imprisonment abroad, Prince Ganglim discovers that it will take the strength of his entire kingdom to stop the bloody rampage spreading across the nation.

NR Drama 2 hrs, 7 mins
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With Charlize Theron Jamie Dornan Basil Iwanyk Rosamund Pike Arash Amel Erica Lee Stanley Tucci Robert Jones Tom Hollander Beth Kono Matthew Heineman Wayne Marc Godfrey Ashley Schlaifer Marissa McMahon Jonathan Fuhrman

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London’s elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she’s witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her -- along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) -- to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.

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With Julianne Moore Ken Watanabe Paul Weitz Demian Bichir Caroline Baron

A guerilla group enters a South American politician's villa via the airducts during a party while a famous soprano is singing, and take everyone hostage.

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With J.K. Simmons Vera Farmiga Bill Burr Kaitlyn Dever Alfred Molina Aaron L. Gilbert Mamoudou Athie Kevin Pollak Sara Paxton Spencer Garrett Jason Reitman Toby Huss Mike Judge Helen Estabrook Chris Coy Courtney Ford Josh Brener Ari Graynor Tommy Dewey Jay Carson Matt Bai Molly Ephraim

Senator Gary Hart is the frontrunner during the early stages of the 1988 race for the Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign is rocked by revelations of an extramarital affair with Donna Rice. The Colorado senator then drops out of the race.

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With Florence Pugh Chris Pine Aaron Johnson Billy Howle James MacInnes David MacKenzie Bash Doran

The untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales.

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With Ron Livingston Jason Mantzoukas Taissa Farmiga Pamela Reed Grace Gummer Casey Wilson Ciara Bravo Hannah Fidell Carson Mell Tony Revolori Annie Lederman

When college-bound teenager Nat (Tony Revolori) offers itinerant 30-something mechanic Richard (Jason Mantzoukas) a ride during a stop-over in small-town Texas, neither one realizes the indelible impact each traveler will have on his respective journey.

Nat, an aspiring photographer, is heading towards a bright future in art school in Los Angeles and wants to find the real America en route to new beginnings out West; Richard, a lovably unkempt motormouth, is simply looking for connection in the moment - and maybe a beer or ten - while he grapples with indecision, past mistakes and dead-ends. As they travel through the American Southwest, taking in picturesque towns and crossing paths with an assortment of old flames, fellow travelers, kooky cons, and Good Samaritans, both passengers come alive through the myriad possibilities of the open road.

R Drama 1 hr, 30 mins
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With Harris Dickinson Jonah Hauer-King Leonardo Salerni Raphael Desprez Leemore Marrett Jr. Steve McLean

Essex boy Jim (British rising star Harris Dickinson) who, having traveled from the suburbs, finds himself in Soho searching for fame, fortune and cultural stimulation. Down on his luck, he meets with a gang of unusual high class male escorts – The Raconteurs – who specialize in post-coital conversation. What follows is Jim’s comic descent from unsuccessful escort, to artist’s muse and art authenticator – a journey complicated by a rare psychosomatic condition called ‘Stendhal Syndrome’. Rendering him painfully oversensitive to art, the condition threatens to bring about his downfall whilst opening him up to new opportunities – but is Jim willing to grab them?

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With Sarah Jessica Parker Jacqueline Bisset Taylor Kinney Simon Baker Common Waleed Zuaiter Fabien Constant Laura Eason

Vivienne (Sarah Jessica Parker), is an established singer/songwriter with a successful music career. On the eve of a major performance, Vivienne receives some life-altering news that causes her to reevaluate her priorities. As she crisscrosses the busy streets of New York City, she tries to balance her upcoming music tour, family, and friends. With the support of her overbearing mother, Jeanne (Jacqueline Bisset), her long-time manager, Ben (Common), and her ex-husband, Nick (Simon Baker), Vivienne strives to make peace with the decisions and sacrifices she’s made along the way.

R Drama 1 hr, 36 mins
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With Cillian Murphy Catherine Walker Joanne Crawford Eva Birthistle Mark O'Rowe Andrew Scott Lydia McGuiness Eva-Jane Gaffney Ingrid Craigie

A drama which revolves around two couples in suburban Dublin. On paper, they both appear to live in marital bliss, until an altercation occurs and cracks begin to appear in both of these seemingly steady marriages. The film is an examination of love, lust and family relationships, and asks the question: "how well do any of us really know each other?

Drama 1 hr, 44 mins
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With Cecilia Roth Peter Lanzani Mercedes Morán Luis Gnecco Lorenzo Ferro Chino Darín Daniel Fanego Luis Ortega

Buenos Aires, 1971. Carlitos (Lorenzo Ferro) is a seventeen-year-old with movie star swagger, blond curls and a baby face. When he meets the handsome Ramon (Chino Darin) at his new school, Carlitos is immediately drawn to him and instigates a fight. A relationship soon develops with the two embarking on a crime spree fueled by jealousy and unspoken desires. As their relationship grows more combustible, their crimes become more violent and deadly, until Carlitos is finally apprehended at the age of 20. Because of his cherubic appearance, the press dubs Carlitos “The Angel of Death.”

NR Drama 1 hr, 59 mins
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With Dorian Missick Zoe Renee Hisham Tawfiq and Kelly Jenrette Nijla Mu’min Simone Missick Kelvin Harrison Jr

Summer is a 17-year old carefree black girl, whose world is turned upside down when her mother, a popular meteorologist named Jade Jennings, abruptly converts to Islam and becomes a different person, prompting Summer to reevaluate her identity.

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With Viggo Mortensen Nick Vallelonga Peter Farrelly Octavia Spencer Sebastian Maniscalco Jim Burke Kwame L. Parker Steven Farneth John Sloss Don Stark Linda Cardellini Jonathan King Jeff Skoll Mahershala Ali Brian Stepanek Dimiter D. Marinov P. J. Byrne Iqbal Theba Brian Hayes Currie Charles B. Wessler Brian Currie

When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.

PG-13 Drama 2 hrs, 10 mins
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With Mads Mikkelsen Oscar Isaac Willem Dafoe Amira Casar Emmanuelle Seigner Niels Arestrup Julian Schnabel Jean-Claude Carriere Louise Kugelberg

A journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world’s most beloved and stunning works of art. This is not a forensic biography, but rather scenes based on Vincent van Gogh’s (Willem Dafoe) letters, common agreement about events in his life that present as facts, hearsay, and moments that are just plain invented.

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With Ethan Coen Joel Coen Bill Heck Aesop Aquarian Charles Ash

An anthology of six short films that take place in 19th-century post-Civil War era during the settling of the Old West.

R Drama
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With John Travolta Katheryn Winnick Jennifer Esposito Jordi Molla Amaury Nolasco Mira Sorvino Matthew Modine Kellan Lutz John Luessenhop with James Remar Michael Weston David Aaron Cohen

John Travolta stars as a speedboat racing champion and multimillionaire whose secret life as a drug trafficker lands him in a deadly crossfire between the DEA and the Mob.

R Drama 1 hr, 42 mins
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With Imogen Poots Callum Turner Callum Keith Rennie Vladimir de Fontenay Frank Oulton

A young mother drifts from one motel to the next with her intoxicating boyfriend and her 8-year-old son. The makeshift family scrapes by, living one hustle at a time, until the discovery of a mobile home community offers an alternative life.

NR Drama 1 hr, 45 mins
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With Charlize Theron Jamie Dornan Basil Iwanyk Rosamund Pike Arash Amel Erica Lee Stanley Tucci Robert Jones Tom Hollander Beth Kono Matthew Heineman Wayne Marc Godfrey Ashley Schlaifer Marissa McMahon Jonathan Fuhrman

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London’s elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she’s witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her -- along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) -- to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.

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With Nicole Kidman Russell Crowe Joel Edgerton Steve Golin Joe Alwyn Cherry Jones Kerry Kohansky-Roberts Lucas Hedges David Joseph Craig Michael Balzary Emily Hinkler Jesse LaTourette Théodore Pellerin Britton Sear

The film will tell the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Kidman, Crowe) at age 19. Jared is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Jared comes into conflict with its head therapist (Edgerton).

R Drama
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With J.K. Simmons Vera Farmiga Bill Burr Kaitlyn Dever Alfred Molina Aaron L. Gilbert Mamoudou Athie Kevin Pollak Sara Paxton Spencer Garrett Jason Reitman Toby Huss Mike Judge Helen Estabrook Chris Coy Courtney Ford Josh Brener Ari Graynor Tommy Dewey Jay Carson Matt Bai Molly Ephraim

Senator Gary Hart is the frontrunner during the early stages of the 1988 race for the Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign is rocked by revelations of an extramarital affair with Donna Rice. The Colorado senator then drops out of the race.

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With Arieh Worthalter Lukas Dhont Victor Polster

With the support of her father, a 15-year-old transgender girl pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina.

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With Vanessa Hudgens Sam Palladio Mike Rohl Robin Bernheim Megan Metzger

One week before Christmas, Margaret, the gorgeous Duchess of Montenaro, switches places with Stacy, a “commoner” from Chicago, who looks exactly like her. With the assistance of a magical Santa's helper, Margaret falls in love with Stacy’s handsome co-worker, while Stacy falls in love with Margaret's fiance, the dashing Prince. A tour de force double role for the leading actress.

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With Leonardo DiCaprio Jamie Foxx Jamie Dornan Basil Iwanyk Eve Hewson Taron Egerton Ben Mendelsohn Joby Harold Tory Tunnell Otto Bathurst Jennifer Davisson Killoran

The story will center on Robin Hood being a war-hardened crusader and joining with a Moorish commander in an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

PG-13 Drama
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With J.K. Simmons Vera Farmiga Bill Burr Kaitlyn Dever Alfred Molina Aaron L. Gilbert Mamoudou Athie Kevin Pollak Sara Paxton Spencer Garrett Jason Reitman Toby Huss Mike Judge Helen Estabrook Chris Coy Courtney Ford Josh Brener Ari Graynor Tommy Dewey Jay Carson Matt Bai Molly Ephraim

Senator Gary Hart is the frontrunner during the early stages of the 1988 race for the Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign is rocked by revelations of an extramarital affair with Donna Rice. The Colorado senator then drops out of the race.

R Drama
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With Emma Stone Nicholas Hoult Olivia Colman Yorgos Lanthimos Rachel Weisz Joe Alwyn Mark Gatiss Deborah Davis Tony McNamara

At the center of the story is the Queen herself (Olivia Colman), whose relationship with her confidante, adviser and clandestine lover Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) is turned upside down by the arrival of the Duchess’s younger cousin Abigail (Emma Stone). Soon the balance of power shifts between the women as they jockey for influence with the Queen and the court.

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With Hirokazu Kore-eda Kaoru Matsuzaki Akihiko Yose Hijiri Taguchi

The film follows a petty thief named Osamu who comes across a little girl who is struggling to survive in the freezing cold. He’s eventually able to convince his wife to take care of the child after learning of the hardships she faces.

R Drama 2 hrs, 1 min
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With Kim Fupz Aakeson Trine Dyrholm Pernille Fischer Christensen Alba August Magnus Krepper

When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.

NR Drama 2 hrs, 3 mins
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With Will Poulter Ruth Wilson Domhnall Gleeson Dixie Egerickx Charlotte Rampling Lucinda Coxon Darren Kent Ed Guiney David Barron Stevie Lee Lenny Abrahamson Kate Phillips Josh Dylan Lorne MacFadyen

The Little Stranger tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1948, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how disturbingly, the family’s story is about to become entwined with his own.

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With Vincent Cassel Jo Woo-jin Choi Kook-hee Yoo Ah-In Kim Hye-soo Heo Joon-ho

A week away from South Korea’s sovereign default, people prepare countermeasures against the crisis. Shi-hyeon (KIM Hye-soo), a senior financial analyst at Bank of Korea, forecasts Korea’s financial crisis and tries to prevent this financial disaster from happening. Meanwhile, Jung-hak (YOO Ah-in), a financial investor, takes advantage of the crisis and bets against the country and a middle-class factory owner Gab-soo (HEO Joon-ho) struggles to protect his business and family.

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With Colin Firth Nicolas Mauvernay Diarmuid McKeown Rachel Weisz David Thewlis Jacques Perrin Scott Z. Burns Kit Connor Jonathan Bailey Jonny Persey Oliver Courson Ken Stott James Marsh Graham Broadbent Pete Czernin Christine Langan Ron Halpern Jenny Borgars Adrian Schiller Genevieve Gaunt Ed Wethered Dan MacRae

Donald Crowhurst battles the establishment, his own demons and the elements in the first single-handed, round-the-world yacht race in 1968.

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With Paula Beer Sebastian Koch Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Tom Schilling

Inspired by real events and spanning three eras of German history, the film tells the story of a young art student, Kurt (Tom Schilling) who falls in love with fellow student, Ellie (Paula Beer). Ellie's father, Professor Seeband (Sebastian Koch), a famous doctor, is dismayed at his daughter's choice of boyfriend, and vows to destroy the relationship. What neither of them knows is that their lives are already connected through a terrible crime Seeband committed decades ago...

R Drama 3 hrs, 9 mins
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With Mickey Rourke Janel Parrish Prem Singh Alister Grierson Michael Pugliese

Tiger is inspired by the true story of Pardeep Nagra, a practicing Sikh man who was banned from the sport of boxing due to his religious beliefs. Tiger follows Pardeep's journey as he, with the support of his coach and mentor (Mickey Rourke), does what any strong American would do, fight back! The backlash is a result of racial profiling, stereotypical threats, and the daily pressure to change, even from his loved ones who are caught in the midst of the cross fire. Consequently, his legacy will be forever tied to his two biggest battles; one in the courtroom, the other in the ring.

PG-13 Drama
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With Patrick Fabian Travis Schuldt Tanya Clarke Oscar Nuñez Desmin Borges Melissa Fumero Henry Barrial

Unemployed husband and father Leonard (Patrick Fabian) is an unapologetically old school guy living in a tech-addled world. In order to make ends meet, he plunges headfirst into the brave new world of the gig economy as a driver for DriverX, a popular rideshare service. Roaming the streets of Los Angeles by dark, Leonard finds himself drawn into a sex, alcohol, and Tinder-fueled night world where the next person to get in your car could be anyone: your new best friend, your worst nightmare, or even your next lover.

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With Javier Bardem Penelope Cruz Asghar Farhadi Ricardo Darin

The film follows Laura (Cruz) on her travels from Argentina to her small home town in Spain for her sister’s wedding, bringing her two children along for the occasion. Amid the joyful reunion and festivities, the eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, various family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed.

R Drama 2 hrs, 13 mins
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With Rose McIver Ben Lamb John Schultz Alice Krige Honor Kneafsey Daniel Fathers Sarah Douglas Emma Saunders Tahirah Sharif Joel McVeagh Robin Bernheim Nate Atkins

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown, the two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding - but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-guessing whether or not she's cut out to be queen, and Richard is faced with a political crisis that threatens to tarnish not only the holiday season, but the future of the kingdom.

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With Natalino Balasso Tommaso Ragno Sergi López Nicoletta Braschi Alice Rohrwacher Alba Rohrwacher Adriano Tardiolo Luca Chikovani Agnese Graziani Gala Othero Winter David Bennent

Follows the adventures of a man living on the margins of his society who can seemingly travel through time.

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