Genre: Romance

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Virginia Cherrill · Florence Lee · Harry Myers

Synopsis City Lights (1931) follows the heartwarming tale of a kind-hearted vagrant, known as The Little Tramp, who becomes enamored with a lovely, visually impaired flower seller (Virginia Cherrill). The flower girl mistakenly assumes that he is a man of considerable...

Direction Kim Jung Min · Park Hyun Suk

Cast Moon Chae-won · Park Shi-hoo · Song Jong-ho · Hong Soo-hyun

Synopsis The Princess' Man (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating historical drama that weaves a tale of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around the intense and heart-wrenching romance between Princess Seryeong, the spirited...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Shirley MacLaine · Fred MacMurray · Ray Walston

Synopsis The Apartment (1960) follows the story of C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon), an ambitious office clerk who lends his modest apartment to his superiors for their extramarital affairs, hoping to advance his career. Among his benefactors is his ruthless boss, J.D....

Direction Shin Won-ho

Cast Park Bo-gum · Lee Hyeri · Ryu Jun-yeol · Go Kyung-pyo

Synopsis Reply 1988 (TV Series) (2015) is a heartwarming family drama that unfolds in the vibrant neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong, located in the Dobong District of Northern Seoul, during the pivotal year of 1988. The narrative revolves around the lives of five...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast George O'Brien · Janet Gaynor · Margaret Livingston · Bodil Rosing

Synopsis Sunrise (1927) tells the tale of a contented farmer, portrayed by George O' Brien, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a charming city woman, played by Margaret Livingstone. Initially living in harmony with his devoted wife, Janet...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ingrid Bergman · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains

Synopsis Casablanca (1942) follows the story of Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, a jaded yet benevolent American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub in Casablanca during World War II. The café serves as a hub for a diverse crowd, including...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Claire Bloom · Nigel Bruce · Sydney Chaplin

Synopsis Limelight (1952) follows the story of a seasoned clown, portrayed by Charles Chaplin, who intervenes to stop a young ballet dancer, played by Claire Bloom, from taking her own life. Following this dramatic encounter, the clown takes the dancer under...

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast António Sequeira Lopes · Cristina Hauser · Elsa Wallencamp · Antonio Costa

Synopsis Doomed Love (TV Miniseries) (1979) is a captivating television miniseries that spans six episodes, transporting viewers to the dawn of the 19th century. The narrative revolves around a tragic love story between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, exploring the...

Direction Kim Sung-Yong

Cast Namkoong Min · Ahn Eun-jin · Lee Hak-ju · Lee Da In

Synopsis My Dearest (2023) is a captivating television series that unfolds over 20 episodes, divided into 2 parts. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Joseon dynasty during the tumultuous Qing invasion. It weaves a tale of love and...

Direction Marcel Carné

Cast Jean-Louis Barrault · Pierre Brasseur · Pierre Renoir · Arletty

Synopsis Children of Paradise (1945) unfolds the tale of an enigmatic woman (Arletty) who captivates the hearts of four distinct men, each inspired by real-life historical figures: a performer, a criminal, a nobleman, and most touchingly, a mime (Jean-Louis Barrault). The...

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Gary Sinise · Mykelti Williamson

Synopsis Forrest Gump (1994) follows the extraordinary life of Forrest (Tom Hanks), a man whose intellectual limitations are overshadowed by his remarkable experiences. Guided by his mother's (Sally Field) wisdom that "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know...

Direction Han Hee · Lee Sung Joon

Cast Han Hye-rin · Ha Ji-won · Joo Jin-mo · Ji Chang-wook

Synopsis Empress Ki (TV Series) (2013) follows the epic journey of a remarkable woman destined to become an empress, navigating through tumultuous times marked by war, political intrigue, and the treacherous landscape of the imperial court. This Korean drama reimagines the...

Direction Sang-Hoon Baek · Sung-Yoon Kim

Cast Kim So-hyun · Nam Joo-Hyuk · Yook Sung-Jae · David Lee

Direction Tatsuya Ishihara · Ichirou Miyoshi · Kazuya Sakamoto · Mitsuyoshi Yoneda

Synopsis Clannad: After Story (TV Series) (2008) is a continuation of the original series, picking up right where it left off. The narrative unfolds during Tomoya's final semester of high school, immediately following the events of the first season. After confessing...

Direction Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Kyôko Kagawa · Yôko Minamida · Eitarô Shindô

Synopsis The Crucified Lovers (1954) unfolds in the heart of 17th century Kyoto, where Osan finds herself in an unhappy marriage to Ishun, a prosperous yet miserly scroll-maker. When Osan is wrongfully accused of infidelity with Ishun’s most trusted servant, Mohei,...

Direction Michael Roemer

Cast Ivan Dixon · Abbey Lincoln · Julius Harris · Gloria Foster

Synopsis Nothing But a Man (1964) follows the journey of Duff Anderson, a man born in Birmingham who moves to a small town to work on the railroad after leaving his young son with a nanny. There, he encounters and is...

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Lillian Gish · Lars Hanson · Montagu Love · Dorothy Cumming

Synopsis The Wind (1928) follows the journey of Letty, an innocent and impoverished young woman who ventures to the desolate Texas prairie, settling in a dusty town on her cousin's ranch. She dedicates herself to caring for the children but faces...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Montgomery Clift · Ralph Richardson · Miriam Hopkins

Synopsis The Heiress (1949) follows the life of Catherine Sloper, a reserved and introverted young woman residing with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in the bustling city of New York during the year 1849. Catherine's mother, remembered as a radiant and...

Direction David Lean

Cast Celia Johnson · Trevor Howard · Stanley Holloway · Joyce Carey

Synopsis Brief Encounter (1945) follows Laura Jesson, a suburban housewife who finds her life lacking excitement and fulfillment despite the comfort of her husband and children. Her weekly trips to town for shopping and a movie provide a brief escape from...

Direction Marco Tullio Giordana

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Alessio Boni · Jasmine Trinca · Adriana Asti

Synopsis The Best of Youth (TV Miniseries) (2003) chronicles the lives of an Italian family from the late 1960s to the present day, centering around two brothers, Nicola and Matteo. The siblings initially share similar aspirations, enjoy the same literature, and...