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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.

Karpo

Hannu Karpo is a Finnish icon etched into the nation’s collective memory: a maverick who tirelessly reported on the injustices faced by ordinary Finnish people, without bowing to authority or sugar-coating the truth. Everyone knows Karpo – but few know the man beneath the famous fur hat. The documentary Karpo portrays Hannu Karpo’s decades-long career as a journalist and the turning points that made him a phenomenon and one of the most recognizable faces on Finnish television.

Wicked

Misunderstood because of her green skin and in search of her true powers, Elphaba meets Glinda, a popular and privileged young woman striving for fame but still discovering her heart’s true voice, at Shiz University in the magical Land of Oz. An unexpected but deep friendship forms between them.

After meeting the Wizard of Oz, their bond is tested, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s desire to please and maintain her status draws her toward a world of power, while Elphaba’s determination to stay true to herself leads to unforeseen and earth-shaking consequences. One will come to be known as Glinda the Good Witch – the other as the Wicked Witch of the West.

We Live In Time

When Almut and Tobias meet by chance, their lives take a new direction. We Live in Time follows their love story over the years, revealing moments filled with joy, challenges, and loss. Its nonlinear narrative highlights the passage of time and the unpredictability of life as their relationship is put to the test. A visually stunning and heartbreaking tale of love, time, and loss.

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.

Where the Wild Things Are

Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the open sea. There, he becomes the king of a wondrous land inhabited by giant, furry monsters – but ruling may not be as easy as it seems! Maurice Sendak’s acclaimed classic about the joys and wonders of childhood has been transformed into a magical and visually stunning film by director Spike Jonze.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue

Paws to the Rescue! – An Unexpected Adventure is a 2024 animated film that follows the surprising journey of two very different pets: Molly, a refined pedigree dog, and Pelle, a wild stray cat. When they get separated from their family amidst the chaos of moving, they must work together to find their way back home. Along the way, they encounter a variety of funny and unique animals who help them realize that their worlds may not be as different as they first thought.

Published: January 3, 2025

Lost Boys

A raw, unflinching true story of sex, drugs, and death reveals what happened a decade after the groundbreaking premiere of Reindeerspotting, a film that captured the lives of drug users in Rovaniemi. The friends, who once seemed untouchable and immortal in their endless celebrations, were confronted by harsh mortality. The party comes to a brutal end when Joonas’s friends disappear, and Jani meets a violent death in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In Lost Boys, Joonas’s camera takes the viewer into the chaotic noise of Bangkok, the shadowy alleys of Phnom Penh, and the final weeks of Jani’s life. It captures the desperate search that followed his disappearance and death. What happened to those who went missing?

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