#1. Don't Move (2004)

Storyline: While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo (Sergio Castellitto) recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia (Penélope Cruz), a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Plot Keywords: illegal immigrant, lover, wife, teen girl, surgeon, victim, brooding ...

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#2. When a Man Loves (1927)

Storyline: Fabien des Grieux, a divinity student, comes to the rescue of a beautiful girl, Manon Lescaut, when her brother tries to "sell" her to the lecherous Comte Guillot de Morfontaine. Fabien and Manon fall in love and he abandons his priestly ambitions. But de Morfontaine has no intention of giving up his desire to possess Manon. She again falls into his clutches. Fabien, borrowing on his father's wealth, transforms himself into a gentleman gambler and moves into court society. But there he discovers that Manon is endangered not only by the cruel de Morfontaine, but by the King of France himself.—Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

Plot Keywords: sister, brother, beautiful woman, count, brash, crafty, rousing ...

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#3. Ophelia (2018)

Storyline: As a rebellious and motherless child, Ophelia is taken into Elsinore Castle by Queen Gertrude as one of her most trusted ladies-in-waiting. Soon enough, Ophelia captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet. A passionate romance kindles between the 2 in secret as the kingdom is on the brink of war amidst its own political intrigue and betrayal. When Hamlet's father is murdered and the prince's wits begin to unravel into an insatiable quest for vengeance, Ophelia sharply navigates the rules of power in Denmark all while struggling to choose between her true love and her own life.

Plot Keywords: orphan, queen, aristocratic lady, prince, intense, passionate, melodramatic ...

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#5. The Other Love (1947)

Storyline: Seriously ill, concert pianist Karen Duncan is admitted to a Swiss sanitorium. Despite being attracted to Dr Tony Stanton she ignores his warnings of possibly fatal consequences unless she rests completely. Rather, she opts for a livelier time in Monte Carlo with dashing Paul Clermont.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Plot Keywords: doctor, pianist, racer, patient, race car driver, friend, emotional ...

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#6. 21 Days Together (1939)

Storyline: After Larry Darrent accidentally kills his lover's blackmailing husband, someone else is arrested for the crime. Larry and Wanda have just three weeks together before the trial and if the man is found guilty then Larry will give himself up and prevent an innocent man going to the gallows.—Ian Harries <ih@doc.ic.ac.uk>

Plot Keywords: lover, man, woman, murderer, murder suspect, murder victim, husband ...

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#8. Sister of the Bride (2019)

Storyline: In 1926 America's most famous evangelist is a woman. And she's looking for a way out. Fed up with her own success, she gets swept up in her lover's daydreams about Mexico and finds herself on a wild road trip towards the border. Based on true events. Mostly made up.—Production

Plot Keywords: sister, bride, family, charming, endearing, heartwarming, childhood home ...

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