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In 1930s Korea, during Japanese occupation, Sookee (Tae-ri Kim) is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on an enchanting and lavish estate with her domineering uncle.

Yet Sookee has a secret, she has been recruited by a swindler posing as an illustrious Count to spy on the Lady so he can eventually seduce her and steal her fortune. However, this swindler is not the only one with a desire to seduce.

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At the edge of adolescence, Medina Mason (Maika Monroe) attempts to find her place in a volatile family dynamic and a new school in the affluent beach community of Palos Verdes, California.

As her parents' marriage disintegrates, the relationship with her neurotic mother (Jennifer Garner) is tested and her beloved brother (Cody Fern) struggles with the temptation of drugs, Medina surfs to survive, finding solace in the rough comfort of the waves.

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An instant classic. Treading Water is an unforgettable romance that stays with you long after the credits roll. Casey and Alex share an unshakable bond, having created a perfect life for themselves in upscale Massachusetts.

But demons continue to plague Casey as her mother refuses to accept that her little girl has not grown up to be the perfect daughter she'd always dreamed about. As Casey tries to sustain each precarious relationship, it begins to appear as though her fragile existence might rip apart at the seams. One of the most honest and subtly moving depictions of lesbian love to come out of the US in the last decade. Treading Water has already earned its place as a consummate example of the genre.

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Claire Foy stars in a new Dragon Tattoo story as Lisbeth Salander, the highly-skilled vigilante from the acclaimed Millennium book series.

Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cyber-criminals and corrupt government officials, as they race to rescue a dangerous program capable of global destruction held by shadowy figures linked to Lisbeth's past.

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Gabrielle (Lisa Gornick) meets acclaimed author Saul Bernard (Allan Corduner) at a book signing where she tells him about her own graphic novel 'How to Do It', an illustrated sexual guide.

Intrigued by the project and Gabrielle's relationship with her younger girlfriend Olivia (Anna Koval), Saul offers advice and introduces Gabrielle to a publisher. A strong friendship develops between them both, but it soon becomes apparent that Saul's interest in Gabrielle's life goes far beyond any personal relationship.

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From the vineyards of France to the nightlife of Australia, Fiona Cunningham-Reid's (Feed Them to the Cannibals, Thin Ice) double documentary set shines a light on stories rarely told.

Croc a Dyke Dundee (2014)

Dawn O'Donnell was a convent girl who became a professional ice skater, traveled the world and then landed up in 1950s Australia, a penniless lesbian. By the time of her death in 2007, she had stormed through Sydney's gay underworld and built herself an empire of bars, clubs, steam rooms, sex shops and drag shows, inspiring The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. This fascinating documentary explores the mythology (was she a mobster? an arsonist? a murderer?) and life of this shrewd, silver-haired, butch businesswoman.
Wine, Women and Friends (2012)
Carole Leblanc and Jo Béfort started their wine adventure six years ago in Collias, France. Their dream was to produce excellent wine. They had no experience, just their passion and friends. Winemaking is a complex and labor intensive process, and still a very macho affair in France. But as this captivating film reveals, it is possible for two women who are willing to work hard to achieve their dream and live the life they choose - as well as bring an entire village and community into their world.

This haunting and magical film moves between Edinburgh and Orkney as it tells of a photographer's attempt to come to terms with her mother's death through her childhood memories. Filled with flashbacks and dream sequences, it's also a film about islanders' relationship with the ever-present sea.

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Good intentions wreak havoc when Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) unwittingly creates Ultron (James Spader), a terrifying A.I. monster who vows to achieve "world peace" via mass extinction.

Now, Iron Man, Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) - alongside Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) - must reassemble to defeat Ultron and save mankind...if they can!

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Alice, an elegant woman visits her uptight daughter, Suzanne in frosty Toronto. Suzanne, too busy to spend time with her mother asks best friend Tru to 'babysit' Alice and show her around the city. The pair instantly connect, understanding each other's loneliness.

In one another, they find a soul mate. Disturbed by their closeness, Suzanne does everything within her power to keep Tru away from her mother, but nothing can beat true love. Following three independent women at different points in their lives, 'Tru Love' is an exploration of female empowerment and proves you can find happiness at any stage of life.

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"Girls Like Magic" explores the intertwining lives of Magic, a naive, people-pleasing British girl and Jamie, a feisty musician struggling with being honest with herself for the first time.

Both are looking for love, but what if that "certain someone" is the person you'd never expect? 'Girls Like Magic' is a whip-smart romantic comedy for the 21st century.

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A surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown...and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic trilogy spanning their lives.

When the sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth. In this last chapter, Hiccup and Toothless will finally discover their true destinies, and dragon and rider will fight together to protect everything they've grown to treasure.

Board the Millennium Falcon in the epic adventure 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his future co-pilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

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Elizabeth Olsen stars as a rookie FBI agent tasked with solving the brutal murder of a young woman in a Native American reserve. Enlisting the help of a local hunter (Jeremy Renner) to help her navigate the freezing wilderness, the two set about trying to find a vicious killer hidden in plain sight.

The closer they get to the truth the greater the danger becomes with a town full of explosive secrets ready to fight back.

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Jenny Farrel (Katherine Heigl) is getting married but how will her straight-laced and conventional family react when they find out that she is engaged to who they think is her roommate (Alexis Bledel)? The small, safe world her family has always inhabited is turned upside down as they attempt to

come to terms with the prospect of a surprise daughter- in-law. They now face the ultimate choice; either change with the times, or lose their beloved daughter forever.

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Based on the incredible true story...As two avid sailors set out on a journey across the ocean, Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin) couldn't anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved. 'Adrift' is the unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit and the transcendent power of love.