Movies: Self discovery

Experiencing unexplained blackouts, an ex-military alcoholic desperately tries to stop them to save his marriage, only to discover they are triggered by a trauma his mind is fighting to forget....

A closeted trans man struggles with the fear of feeling unloved if he comes out, forcing him to hide his true self....

The film starts in the early evening of a normal day: Sophie, a 20 year old girl, is pregnant and wanders through the night to get sure about her future life. Does she want to be a mother or do an abortion? Does she love her friend or not? Who is the...

Jim, a discharged sergeant, arrives in New York to find his mother has died. Grieving, he meets Elena at a bar. She offers him a place to stay, but he's too tired to respond. The next morning, Jim's childhood dream comes true....

Forced by the dangerous state of his homeland, Perghuzat moved to Berlin. He is alone, working small jobs day and night to survive. The profound clash of cultures, the linguistic barrier and the lack of spare time lead him into a condition of extreme...

Far beneath the beautiful sea, a unique whale sings a song that is all his own. Based on the award winning picture book, "52 - A Tale of Loneliness"...

A girl approaches a divine entity that comes to the world in the form of a yellow umbrella, and ends up discovering her true self....

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An openly gay filmmaker goes on a conservative religious pilgrimage to Haifa, Israel with his family....

It is the story of a 21-year-old girl who begins to question her choices in life and think about what it would be like if she took new paths. In that time span she embarks on a journey of introspection with questions such as: Who am I? What do I wan...

When Roger Lee slips on his front steps, he has no idea the fall will send him spiralling into the darkest chapter of his life. Injured, and drowning in despair, he hits rock bottom—until he discovers the power of his own words. Through pain, he find...

“After So Long // बरसों बाद” is a visual poetry set in Mumbai (India) and voiced by Simha and their parents to symbolise their connection with each other; a walkabout through time and memories. Directed by Varsha Panikar, the film takes inspiration f...

Newbie professional wrestling trainee Thom overcomes personal struggles and undergoes a mental and physical transformation through his dedication to the sport in this moving documentary film....

Alejandra returns to Peru. She discovers that her father is alive and in prison. Soon, her journey will become a voyage of inner discovery that will bring her closer to her father, her country, and her own identity....

Every day, Australian Damien Rider is haunted by his abusive childhood. Determined to find his peace, and ensure it happens to no other child, Damien sets upon an 800km solo paddle from his home in Coolangatta to Bondi Beach....

In a vibrant yet dystopian Dubai, aspiring writer Carol struggles with her perfectionism while stuck in a mundane job. Her carefree boyfriend, Nicolas, challenges her high standards, leading to conflicts that heighten her insecurities. With support f...

A documentary that explores how seven remarkable people embrace their pain, learn to live with their loss, and now engage in life with more compassion, courage, and awareness. The personal and moving stories include those of author Isabel Allende, Re...

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When a cynical and self-destructive young man finds that he's become invisible to his friends, a journey of self-reflection is needed to believe in himself again....

A scathing black comedy of embarrassment that charts the emotional breakdown and rebirth of a woman ripe for self-discovery....