Christmas by Your Friends

Glue

September 2016 •Italian

Procida, a little Island in the gulf of Naples. Last days of summer. The adolescence of Domenico is coming to an end, just like his tormented relationship with Marcello. Domenico looks for hospitality at Antonio's house, his best friend, but soon he finds himself alone with the thirteen-years-old Antonio's brother, Lallo. A journey of discovery starts, between adolescence and maturity. The meeting with Sara, a transsexual woman, will bring to light the desires of the two young boys.

Spring

October 2018 •Spanish

Fernando is attracted to his best friend. They skip class together and go camping in the woods.

Evelyn

September 2002 •English

Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the authorities this is an untenable situation. The Catholic Church and the Irish courts decide to put the Doyle children into Church-run orphanages.

Wildside

May 1998 •Danish

Charming desperado Ossy, carrying a deadly secret, tracks down his childhood pal Jimmy in Iceland. But Jimmy, now with a family and a regular job, will do anything to hide his past.

The Greatest Store in the World

December 1999 •English

Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

Christmas Cheer

December 2021 •English

Megan, the captain of the local high school cheer leading squad, has been volunteered to work at the local food bank by her father during her Christmas holiday break. Megan is quite distressed as she wanted to shop and hang out with her two best friends. Through her volunteering, Megan learns all about "doing for others" instead of "getting what she wants". She also gains a few more relationships along the way.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

December 1977 •English

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

The Rooftop Christmas Tree

November 2016 •English

A legal team must work together to figure out the mystery behind a rooftop Christmas tree to keep the owner from going to jail for Christmas -- again.

Coche

October 2020 •Spanish

David has to share his room with a stranger, although he is not so fond of the idea.

Lily

October 2020 •Spanish

Lily, a little girl, prepares a party for her father while she is in the care of her cousin Teo, who completes her idea of family.

Twice Upon a Time

November 1998 •English

An unhappy woman makes a wish for a different life which whisks her to a parallel world where she falls back in love with her boyfriend.

Normal Adolescent Behavior

April 2007 •English

High school student Wendy has an odd relationship with her five friends: They're openly sexual with each other, swapping partners every week. But this is all thrown into turmoil when she meets Sean, a new student in school who has a crush on her. Wendy wants to be with Sean, but doesn't want to disappoint her friends, whom she has known since grade school. When she does decide to leave them, her best friend, Billie, threatens revenge.

Christmas with a Crown

December 2020 •English

When a successful woman returns to her hometown to revive her family's Christmas festival, she meets a dashing stranger who's volunteered to help organize the event. Sparks begin to fly between them, but little does she know that he's really a prince in disguise, longing to find the true spirit of the holidays. It will take a Christmas miracle of royal proportions for their hearts to meet as one.

Counter Claw-ckwise

March 2024 •English

Zoë's encounter with a vintage clock triggers a profound exploration of grief and acceptance following the sudden loss of her friend, Teddy. Through her journey, she discovers that true healing lies in embracing the memories they shared and finding comfort in the present, rather than attempting to alter the past.

Ocean Waves

October 1994 •Japanese

At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life...

Wake, Bake & Vibe

August 2024 •Swedish

1971: Beyond Borders

April 2017 •Malayalam

Set against the backdrop of 1971 Indo-Pak war, the movie is inspired by real incidents and the protagonists are inspired by Param Vir Chakra recipients. The movie shows what consequences of war are on the lives of soldiers on either side of the border.

A Christmas Hero

November 2020 •English

When a young war vet returns home from Afghanistan, he struggles to find joy in the life he once knew. As he comes close to giving up all hope, his guardian angel pays a visit to show him there’s more meaning to his life than he’s ever known.

The Christmas Ride

November 2020 •English

On Christmas Day, Georgia experiences the true ups and downs of the holiday season. Through empathy and active listening, she does her best to understand the situations surrounding her to help make the season brighter.

Amsterdam

November 2010 •French