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    Lovesong 2016 POSTER

    Lovesong

    2016

    English

    6.3

    4

    83%

    57%

    Action

    Drama

    female friendship

    loneliness

    road trip

    Romance

    unspoken love

    wedding

    woman director

    So Yong Kim So Yong Kim Director Neal Huff Neal Huff as Cowboy Neal Rosanna Arquette Rosanna Arquette as Eleanor Jena Malone Jena Malone as Mindy Riley Keough Riley Keough as Sarah
    Neglected by her husband, Sarah embarks on an impromptu road trip with her young daughter and her best friend, Mindy. Along the way, the dynamic between the two friends intensifies before circumstances force them apart. Years later, Sarah attempts to rebuild their intimate connection in the days before Mindy’s wedding.
    Call Me Chihiro 2023 POSTER

    Call Me Chihiro

    2023

    Japanese

    6.9

    16

    75%

    89%

    Action

    based on manga

    Drama

    ex prostitute

    high school

    loneliness

    parent child relationship

    slice of life

    Rikiya Imaizumi Rikiya Imaizumi Director Kasumi Arimura Kasumi Arimura as Chihiro Yui Sakuma Yui Sakuma as Hitomi Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki as Tae Lily Franky Lily Franky as Utsumi
    An unapologetic former sex worker starts working at a bento stand in a small seaside town, bringing comfort to the lonely souls who come her way.
    Lonesome 1928 POSTER

    Lonesome

    1928

    English

    7.7

    3

    71%

    82%

    amusement park

    Comedy

    Drama

    loneliness

    Romance

    Pál Fejös Pál Fejös Director Jack Raymond Jack Raymond as Barker Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing as Cop Andy Devine Andy Devine as Jim's Friend Barbara Kent Barbara Kent as Mary
    Two lonely people in the big city meet and enjoy the thrills of an amusement park, only to lose each other in the crowd after spending a great day together. Will they ever see each other again?
    West North West 2015 POSTER

    West North West

    2015

    Japanese

    5.0

    6

    Action

    art student

    Drama

    jealousy

    loneliness

    love triangle

    sexual identity

    tokyo, japan

    Takuro Nakamura Takuro Nakamura Director Yûka Yamauchi Yûka Yamauchi as Ai Hanae Kan Hanae Kan as Kei Sahel Rosa Sahel Rosa as Naima
    Kei works at a cocktail bar, while Ai works as a model. Fearing she'll be ostracized by society, Kei chooses not to admit her sexual orientation to anyone, and, as a result, she becomes distressed and lonely. One day, Kei gets close to Naima, an Iranian student studying art in Japan.
    The Strangler 1970 POSTER

    The Strangler

    1970

    French

    6.5

    1

    100%

    Crime

    depression

    detective

    Drama

    Horror

    hysteria

    loneliness

    murder

    suffocation

    Paul Vecchiali Paul Vecchiali Director Nicole Courcel Nicole Courcel as Claire, la prostituée Jacques Perrin Jacques Perrin as Émile Hélène Surgère Hélène Surgère as Hélène, l'actrice esseulée Marcel Gassouk Marcel Gassouk as Le mari homosexuel
    Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
    Lava 2014 POSTER

    Lava

    2014

    English

    7.2

    26

    72%

    72%

    Action

    Animation

    Family

    Fantasy

    loneliness

    Music

    musical

    Musical

    native hawaiian

    romance

    Romance

    short film

    volcano

    James Ford Murphy James Ford Murphy Director Muneer Lyati Muneer Lyati as Napua Greig Napua Greig as Lele Kuana Torres Kahele Kuana Torres Kahele as Uku
    Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.
    The Human Voice 2020 POSTER

    The Human Voice

    2020

    English

    6.8

    13

    97%

    73%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    loneliness

    man woman relationship

    midlife crisis

    psychotic

    suicidal thoughts

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Carlos García Cambero Carlos García Cambero as Miguel Almodóvar Miguel Almodóvar as Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as Woman
    A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him.
    Castaway on the Moon 2009 POSTER

    Castaway on the Moon

    2009

    Korean

    7.9

    53

    93%

    93%

    Action

    castaway

    Comedy

    Drama

    isolated island

    isolation

    loneliness

    Romance

    seoul, south korea

    suicide attempt

    Hae-jun Lee Hae-jun Lee Director Gyo-hwan Koo Gyo-hwan Koo as Sang-il Lee Sang-il Lee as Kyeong-jin Min Kyeong-jin Min as Sang-Hun Lee Sang-Hun Lee as (as Sang-hoon Lee)
    Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River - only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
    Splendid Isolation 2022 POSTER

    Splendid Isolation

    2022

    English

    4.2

    4

    beach

    disease

    Drama

    drone

    island

    lesbian relationship

    loneliness

    Romance

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Urszula Antoniak Urszula Antoniak Director Anneke Sluiters Anneke Sluiters as Khadija El Kharraz Alami Khadija El Kharraz Alami as Abke Haring Abke Haring as
    Little is known about the catastrophe Anna and Hannah have escaped. On a desolate island they find an abandoned house where Anna takes care of Hannah. Hannah’s fragile condition reminds the two lovers that their time together is coming to an end.
    The Sunset Limited 2011 POSTER

    The Sunset Limited

    2011

    English

    7.3

    35

    68%

    80%

    Action

    complex

    confined

    Drama

    faith

    loneliness

    self-doubt

    two-hander

    Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Director Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Black Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones as White
    A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
    Frances Ha 2012 POSTER

    Frances Ha

    2012

    English

    7.4

    43

    92%

    78%

    Action

    Comedy

    dancer

    Drama

    freedom

    friendship

    loneliness

    new york city

    paris, france

    Romance

    Noah Baumbach Noah Baumbach Director Josh Hamilton Josh Hamilton as Andy Michael Esper Michael Esper as Dan Justine Lupe Justine Lupe as Nessa Grace Gummer Grace Gummer as Rachel
    An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
    Come Play 2020 POSTER

    Come Play

    2020

    English

    91

    57%

    67%

    Action

    autism

    based on short film

    Drama

    Horror

    loneliness

    monster

    Mystery

    supernatural

    supernatural horror

    Thriller

    Jacob Chase Jacob Chase Director Rachel Wilson Rachel Wilson as Jennifer Gillian Jacobs Gillian Jacobs as Sarah Jess Salgueiro Jess Salgueiro as Sonya Rodger Bumpass Rodger Bumpass as Squidward
    Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
    Distant 2002 POSTER

    Distant

    2002

    Turkish

    7.5

    24

    87%

    82%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    loneliness

    photographer

    recession

    unemployment

    Nuri Bilge Ceylan Nuri Bilge Ceylan Director Arif Asçi Arif Asçi as Cemal Gülas Cemal Gülas as Ahmet Özyurt Ahmet Özyurt as Nazan Kesal Nazan Kesal as Lover
    A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.
    Goodbye, Dragon Inn 2003 POSTER

    Goodbye, Dragon Inn

    2003

    Chinese

    7.1

    14

    81%

    73%

    art house

    cinema on cinema

    closing down

    Comedy

    Drama

    loneliness

    rain

    taipei

    Ming-liang Tsai Ming-liang Tsai Director Chao-jung Chen Chao-jung Chen as Kang-sheng Lee Kang-sheng Lee as Hsiao-Kang Chun Shih Chun Shih as Self Tien Miao Tien Miao as Self
    On a dark and rainy night, a historic and regal Taipei cinema sees its final film: 1967 martial arts feature "Dragon Inn".
    Swallow 2019 POSTER

    Swallow

    2019

    English

    6.5

    67

    87%

    69%

    Action

    Drama

    Horror

    housewife

    loneliness

    Mystery

    psychiatrist

    psychological thriller

    sexual abuse

    therapy

    Thriller

    Carlo Mirabella-Davis Carlo Mirabella-Davis Director Haley Bennett Haley Bennett as Hunter Conrad Elizabeth Marvel Elizabeth Marvel as Katherine Conrad Olivia Perez Olivia Perez as Nim Austin Stowell Austin Stowell as Richie
    Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.
    The Loneliest Boy in the World 2022 POSTER

    The Loneliest Boy in the World

    2022

    English

    5.1

    18

    44%

    87%

    Action

    Comedy

    Horror

    horror comedy

    loneliness

    zombie

    Martin Owen Martin Owen Director Ben Miller Ben Miller as Frank Ashley Benson Ashley Benson as Margot Carol Anne Watts Carol Anne Watts as Oliver's Mother Susan Wokoma Susan Wokoma as Susanne
    After losing his mother, a lonely boy decides to (literally) dig up some new friends, but when they mysteriously come back to life, he’s launched into a series of misadventures as he tries to keep their secret safe from neighbors, classmates and social workers alike.
    We're All Going to the World's Fair 2021 POSTER

    We're All Going to the World's Fair

    2021

    English

    5.4

    16

    91%

    28%

    bedroom

    coming of age

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    identity

    isolation

    loneliness

    Mystery

    winter

    Dan Schoenbrun Dan Schoenbrun Director Anna Cobb Anna Cobb as Casey Michael Rogers Michael Rogers as JLB Karen Cavanaugh Karen Cavanaugh as JLB's ??? Evan Santiago Evan Santiago as Tim
    Reality and fantasy begin to blur when a teenager, alone in her attic bedroom, immerses herself in a role-playing horror game online.
    Oslo, August 31st 2011 POSTER

    Oslo, August 31st

    2011

    Norwegian

    7.6

    22

    97%

    82%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    depression

    Drama

    job interview

    live action

    loneliness

    recovering addict

    Joachim Trier Joachim Trier Director Anders Danielsen Lie Anders Danielsen Lie as Anders Malin Crépin Malin Crépin as Malin Renate Reinsve Renate Reinsve as Renate Eskil Vogt Eskil Vogt as Stemmer: 'jeg husker...'
    A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.
    The Fire Within 1963 POSTER

    The Fire Within

    1963

    French

    7.8

    15

    82%

    90%

    Action

    alcoholism

    clinic

    Drama

    loneliness

    luger

    melancholy

    paris, france

    Louis Malle Louis Malle Director Maurice Ronet Maurice Ronet as Alain Leroy Micha Bayard Micha Bayard as Bit part Henri Serre Henri Serre as Frédéric Alexandra Stewart Alexandra Stewart as Solange
    Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.
    Harriet Craig 1950 POSTER

    Harriet Craig

    1950

    English

    7.3

    5

    84%

    84%

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    loneliness

    obsession

    Vincent Sherman Vincent Sherman Director Ellen Corby Ellen Corby as Lottie Kathryn Card Kathryn Card as Mrs. Norwood Charles Evans Charles Evans as Mr. Winston Wendell Corey Wendell Corey as Walter Craig
    A perfectionist woman's devotion to her home drives away friends and family.
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