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Published: April 25, 2025

A Real Pain

Incompatible cousins David and Benji embark on a journey to Poland in honor of their beloved grandmother. David is a family man, a digital advertising professional living a safe and conventional life. His cousin Benji stirs up feelings of both jealousy and shame in him. Benji is a drifter – outspoken, emotional, and unfiltered in expressing his thoughts and feelings, no matter how inappropriate the situation. Benji, on the other hand, sees David as harmless but judges him through childhood memories, labeling him a loser.

They join a group led by a British guide named James, who takes them on a tour exploring Polish-Jewish cultural heritage. However, the nature of the trip changes when long-standing tensions between the cousins resurface, set against the backdrop of their family history.

A Real Pain carries a distinctly personal dimension, as director/actor Jesse Eisenberg’s roots trace back to Krasnystaw, Poland, from which his family emigrated before World War II.

Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.

Dolphin Boy

A young boy survives a plane crash when dolphins rescue him and take him in as one of their own. He grows up in the depths of the ocean, cared for by a dolphin family, living a happy and free life underwater. However, peace is shattered when a terrifying monster takes over the underwater kingdom. The boy is forced to return to the surface, where a kind sea captain offers him shelter. Together with his new friend, the boy sets off on a journey to discover who he truly is – and what secrets his past may hold.

When in Rome

Gerda and Kristoffer are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in Rome, where Gerda studied art as a young woman. But the trip doesn’t go quite as planned when the couple runs into Gerda’s charismatic former art teacher and old flame, Johannes. Kristoffer is left on the sidelines as Gerda chases her youth through the alleys and streets of Rome, confronting the ghosts of her past.

Euthanizer

If your pet is sick or suffering, Veijo Haukka offers it a merciful death. He believes that animals should not have to live in pain for the sake of humans. Petri Kettu brings a dog to Veijo to be put down, and the man accepts the task as he usually does. But this time, Veijo’s heart softens, and he decides to keep the dog as his own. Almost without noticing, his faith in humanity begins to return, and even love finds a small place in his heart.

However, when the dog that was supposed to be dead is discovered to be alive, a conflict of principles between the two men escalates into violent consequences — leaving the dog as the only innocent one in the story.

The film won Jussi Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Music.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have been synonymous ever since Truman Capote’s sparklingly fun and romantic comedy was adapted into a film. Holly is a delightfully quirky New York girl who is determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard, on the other hand, plays a writer living next door, “sponsored” by the wealthy Patricia Neal. It’s easy to guess who is truly the one for Holly. Their blossoming romance is one of the film’s deliciously captivating storylines.

The Way Way Back

A lonely teenage boy, Duncan (Liam James), dives into the summer of his life with the hilarious staff of a water park. During his beach town vacation, Duncan grows distant from his mother (Toni Collette), who is determined to make her relationship work. He sees through his mother’s party-loving boyfriend (Steve Carell) and the shallow attempts at family bonding, struggling to find his place amidst the chaos. A fun and unexpected friendship with the charismatic water park manager (Sam Rockwell) and a crew of quirky employees helps Duncan rise from the depths back into the sunlight.

Note: Not available for DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Heavy Trip

Turo, a small northern village’s own son, doesn’t care about hockey or fixing cars. In his free time, he is the lead singer of the hardest (and only) metal band in the area. Through a series of unexpected events, Turo and his bandmates get the chance of a lifetime—to leave their hometown behind and take the stage at Norway’s biggest heavy metal festival. The news spreads like wildfire, and the entire village celebrates their success. However, getting there won’t be that easy.

Turo’s heart is thrown into turmoil by the lovely Miia, a florist, who also happens to be admired by the village’s local celebrity—smooth-talking schlager star and Turo’s arch-nemesis, Jouni Tulkku. On their journey to the festival, Turo must overcome his stage fright to prove to himself, his bandmates, and Miia that he is a man of his word. But achieving this goal becomes even more challenging when the band accidentally sparks the first armed conflict in history between Finland and Norway—and takes a detour straight into the Vikings’ hell.

Yesterday

Jack Malik is a singer-songwriter trying to break into the music industry, but he struggles to gain attention—whether at pub gigs or festival side stages. The only people who seem to believe in him are his longtime friend, manager, roadie, and driver Ellie, who has supported him since their teenage years, and a couple of other loyal friends. Just as Jack is about to give up, a mysterious global blackout and a minor accident lead him to wake up in a world where The Beatles never existed. However, Jack remembers all their hits and begins performing the legendary band’s songs as his own. The music industry takes off at such a speed that he can no longer stop it. On his way to the top, he realizes he is losing the one person who has always believed in him—his friend Ellie. To find true happiness, he must return to his roots and prove to himself that The Beatles were right: all you need is love.

Genre: comedy

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