Spring is celebrated as a time of new beginnings, romantic possibilities, and the return of sun-filled days, but it’s also the source of inspiration for countless films that are sure to lift your spirits. Get in the spirit of the season with the best of the best, from comedies celebrating budding romance to nostalgic coming-of-age tales to warm, noisy nighttime dramas to uplifting musicals.
young lovers
Spring is the perfect time for second chances and starting over. In the French-language film Young Lovers, 70-year-old Shona (Fanny Ardant) is given the opportunity to revisit past connections. When her ex-lover Pierre (Melville Poupaud) reappears in her life for the first time in 15 years, both he and Audrey discover that their once-spring romance may turn into something more. I’m surprised. Now a widow, mother and grandmother, Shona wants to prove that getting older is no barrier to love. However, this relationship is not without its complications. The age difference, not to mention the opinions of others, wreaks havoc on Pierre’s life, and Shauna begins to wonder if revisiting the past is a good idea. “The Young Lovers” is currently available on SBS On Demand.
mystic pizza
The film firmly thrust superstar Julia Roberts into the spotlight and launched Matt Damon’s career. “Mystic Pizza” is a story that celebrates friendship, love, and the challenges that come with being a young woman on the cusp of adulthood. The film is set in the fishing village of Mystic on the Connecticut coast in late spring, and follows teenage sisters Kat (Annabeth Gish) and Daisy (Julia Roberts), who work together at Mystic Pizza, and their friend Jojo (Lili Taylor). draw parlor. The parlor becomes the backdrop for the trio’s heartbreak and hope as they learn to navigate the conflicting priorities of life and love and discover their true selves.
“Mystic Pizza” is currently available on SBS On Demand.
Introducing the Patel family
The documentary film Meet the Patels, directed by brothers Geeta and Ravi Patel, follows Ravi’s very real journey to find the woman of his dreams. There’s just one problem. He may have already found her, but she’s white and he wonders if his parents would approve. Traveling to India during the “wedding season” after a breakup, Ravi attempts to find a suitable match with varying levels of success. Ravi’s experience with India’s equivalent of the proliferation of “spring weddings” is interesting to say the least, but the documentary also explores the challenges of balancing cultural expectations with the search for true compatibility in an immigrant family. It asks important questions and shows that love can overcome differences if we’re willing to give it a chance.
“Meet the Patels” is now streaming on SBS On Demand.
very easy going
In the Swedish-language film So Damn Easy Going, Joanna (Nikki Hanseblad) explores how to live with ADHD when money worries weigh her down and she can no longer afford the medication she needs. I’m thinking. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work. When Joanna is forced to get creative in her search for money, she meets Audrey (Melina Bennett Pokkonen) and discovers an unexpected but undeniable chemistry between them. Their meeting not only forces Joanna to discover new aspects of her sexuality, but also brings to the surface long-repressed issues in her family life and allows Joanna to enjoy the freedom to be open, a much-needed moment. They are starting to make a new start. All the possibilities life has to offer.
So, Dam Easy Going is currently streaming on SBS On Demand.
good morning and good night
There’s nothing like a classic romantic comedy, or more specifically, a heartwarming meet-cute, to get you in the spring mood. The Vietnamese film Good Morning and Good Night stays true to the genre, but the meet-cute in question is the catalyst for a musical. A completely unique twist. Musician Tam (Tran Le Thuy Vi) meets taxi driver Tan (Ha Quoc Hoang) by chance, and after a morning meeting, the two end up spending the entire day together. As they roam the city singing songs about life, love, and hope for the future, it looks like this might be the beginning of a special connection, but unbeknownst to Tam, it will be Thanh’s last time in Saigon. It was day. Can their relationship continue to develop despite the obstacles?
“Good Morning and Good Night” is currently available on SBS On Demand.
good morning and good night
date amber
Amber (Laura Petticrew) and Eddie (Fionn O’Shea), the main characters in the coming-of-age film, Amber (Laura Petticrew) and Eddie (Fionn O’Shea), are high school classmates who grew up in a conservative Irish community and date each other to hide their sexuality. I decided to pretend. . At first, their fake relationship goes a long way toward allaying the personal challenges and societal expectations they were trying to avoid, but their trip to Dublin brings the pair closer to the parochial town they grew up in and to Amber. You will be immersed in a world far away from desire. Living authentically and experiencing life to the fullest could threaten the cover Eddie has relied on. With just the right amount of quirky humor and Irish charm, Date Amber is an authentic and moving story about loving yourself first and learning the power of friendship along the way.
“Date Amber” is currently available on SBS On Demand.
Rodanse night
Spring storms, beach towns, and the magic of a Nicholas Sparks adaptation make Nights In Rodanthe the perfect addition to seasonal tourism. Adrian (Diane Lane) has just gone through a tumultuous divorce, and while spending time at a friend’s bed and breakfast in Rodanthe, she meets Paul (Richard Gere), a doctor who is also going through a difficult time. . As the weather worsens, Paul and Adrian become stranded trying to save their B’n’B, but end up sharing stories with each other and quickly find themselves falling in love. It’s a genuine connection where both hope becomes a chance for a new beginning, but will this love story survive when tragedy strikes?
“Nights In Rodanthe” is now available on SBS On Demand.
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