Those who like to spend joint evenings in front of the TV screen should pay attention to the melodramas of 2021. Promising Russian and foreign novelties made it to the list of films due to the non-trivial plot and the relevance of life's problems. Although many paintings are associated with past historical events, they still have not lost their novelty.
Wild Mountain Thyme
- Country: USA
- Expectation rating: 94%
- The adaptation of the Broadway play of the same name reveals the uneasy relationship between two generations of Irish farmers.
In detail
The main character, Anthony, works on the family farm of his oppressive father. He constantly threatens to deprive his son of the inheritance and give everything to his nephew Adam, who lives in the United States. The relationship between son and father escalates after Anthony is reunited with Rosemary's ex-girlfriend. Her family has long been at enmity with them, and in addition to everything, an American, Adam, comes to Ireland, which further increases the intensity of passions within the family.
Holy Virgin (Benedetta)
- Country: France
- Expectation rating: 97%
- The film tells the story of the fine line between religiosity and the fall of sin in the life of an Italian nun.
In detail
The film is set in Italy in the 17th century. The main character Benedetta Carlini became famous as a soothsayer. But, unfortunately, her religious insights more and more began to resemble erotic dreams. Out of a sense of mercy, another woman comes to her aid, after which rumors of fake miracles spread in nearby settlements, and the nuns themselves were accused of same-sex relationships. Watch from +18.
My happiness
- Country Russia
- Expectation rating: 92%
- The storyline reveals to the audience the depth of true love, which is expressed in the self-sacrifice of the heroes in a war environment.
In detail
The action of the picture takes place during the Second World War. The sabotage team is formed from Russian artists of the front-line brigade. All the scripts for her are written by a young playwright in love with the star of the Soviet screen. Realizing how daring and dangerous for the lives of the performers the prepared sabotage will be, he is trying with all his might to save his beloved. Its task is to make it as far as possible from the case filled with explosives.
Bay of Bengal
- Country: USA, France
- A sad romantic story about an unusual place on earth, where people live with different views on the nature around them.
This film tells the story of marine life on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. People impose their worldview on the surrounding flora and fauna, which affects it in the most negative way. These are territorial conflicts and environmental problems for which nature begins to take revenge on the cruel world of people. However, there is also room for romance, which attracts young people.
Past Lives
- Country: USA
- The mystical plot of the picture touches on the theme of karmic debts and attempts to correct them in the next incarnation.
Immersed in the center of a high-profile murder investigation, Eric the Shooter, hypnotized, discovers that he is a reincarnated serial killer. The only way to clear your name is to hunt down the most elusive and cunning predator in human history. Trying to change his fate, Eric decides to take a desperate step. Whether the hero will be able to cope with such a difficult task, viewers will find out after the release of the picture on wide screens.
Deeper!
- Country Russia
- The film tells about deep-sea descents and people who have dedicated their lives to this dangerous profession.
In detail
The main character, Roman, is a professional diver, the only remaining specialist capable of diving to extreme depths. His skills were needed by a very mysterious organization. But she is opposed by someone more powerful, and a real hunt begins for the main character. While trying to escape his pursuers, Roman discovers their true goals. And now he has to save not only his life, but the entire planet.
Ammonite
- Country: UK
- Expectation rating: 98%
- A provocative story about social inequality and same-sex love. The heroines discover that each of them has what the other lacks.
In detail
Self-taught paleontologist Mary Annning is forced to hunt for unusual minerals along the coast to support her sick mother. She sells what she finds to wealthy tourists, one of whom hires her to help his young wife Charlotte escape her personal tragedy. Fate brings two women from completely different worlds, whose worldview is divided by the abyss of money and power. Despite these contradictions, a whirlwind romance between them will irrevocably change the course of life.
From sadness to joy
- Country Russia
- In the center of the plot is the story of several generations of a working dynasty who work side by side at a city enterprise.
In detail
Everything went on and on in the strong and friendly Trifonov family. The children followed in their father's footsteps and also got a job at a local city-forming enterprise. But suddenly the younger son Pasha announced to his relatives his intention to marry. Moreover, his chosen one also works in a paint shop at the same plant. But she has three small children, which the Trifonovs are not at all happy about. After all, the team knows everything about everyone.
To All the Boys: Always and Forever, Lara Jean)
- Country: USA
- Expectation rating: 97%
- The plot tells about the tumultuous life of teenagers. The whole story for the main character began with an old love letter and turned into a new novel.
In detail
In the first two parts, which are already out, Lara Jean and Peter are in their final year of high school and decide to go to university. Unfortunately, they could not enter together, and now they will study in different cities. Distance and frequent travel do not prevent Lara and Peter from maintaining their feelings. But student life is raging, and who knows if their connection is able to withstand in these difficult life situations.
Valley Girl
- Country: USA
- Expectation rating: 96%
- The musical adaptation of the 1983 film covers the lives of middle-class girls living in the suburbs of large cities.
Valley Girl is an American slang nickname for outback women. Previously released films have repeatedly played on this plot. The creators of this film decided to remember it again, using soundtracks from the 80s. In the story, a couple of young lovers from different walks of life challenge their parents and friends to stay together. The heroes will have to go through a lot of trials and fun adventures accompanied by fiery hits.
Marry Me
- Country: USA
- Expectation rating: 96%
- A non-standard plot tells about the consequences of hasty decisions made before the wedding ceremony.
In detail
Accidentally learning about the betrayal of the groom on the eve of the announced wedding, the popular singer Kat Valdez falls into depression. During her speech, she decides to take a non-standard step and announces directly from the stage about her intention to marry the first person she meets. In the role of the lucky one, one of the viewers turned out to be who agrees to marry the pop star. So a modest math teacher appears in her life in the status of an official spouse.
Goodbye America
- Country Russia
- Expectation rating: 82%
- A story about the fate of several Russian citizens in the United States. Each had their own reason to leave their homeland, but, having accepted the new reality, they did not cease to be Russian at heart.
In detail
The film tells about completely different people who try not to forget about their Russian roots in a foreign land. This is Viktor Sergeevich, who is trying to give his grandson the lost knowledge about Russia. This is Armen, who entered America thanks to a fictitious marriage, who also does not want to give up his habits. The cookery-obsessed Julia is also nostalgic about the dishes she tried before moving. The heroes lead the audience to the realization of an important axiom: you can't stop being Russian, even if you leave Russia.
Happiest Season
- Country: USA
- Expectation rating: 91%
- The plot is based on the social drama of same-sex marriages and their rejection by loved ones and society as a whole.
In detail
Talking about the melodramas of 2021, including Russian and foreign novelties, it is worth including the American history of same-sex marriage in the list of films. A young woman in love is about to propose to her chosen one. To do this, she chooses a successful, in her opinion, Family Day. But suddenly he finds out that her fiance is afraid to reveal the truth about herself to conservative parents.
