35 Heartfelt Films Celebrating Love and Relationships

The Substitute

2017 • 95 min

To fill the void left by her brother's death, Lu has been raised by her mother in Beijing as a replacement for him. Despite her strong exterior, she secretly harbors feelings for Nicole, a popular internet celebrity from Taiwan. Lu…

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7.4

Anchor and Hope

2017 • 113 min

Eva and Kat live a relaxed life on their houseboat on a London canal. The death of their pet sparks Eva’s desire to have a child, while Kat simply wants a new cat. During a drunken moment, they impulsively decide…

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Bitter Honey

2016 • 105 min

Akako is a goldfish who can transform into a seductive young woman, often wearing sheer red dresses. She innocently becomes an erotic muse and devoted companion to an older writer hoping to achieve literary success. Their unusual arrangement becomes complicated…

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5.7

Superbloom

2025 • 86 min

Drama

Two women on a road trip find healing and connection as they confront their pasts and seek direction in their lives. The journey transforms them both.

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Love Tech

2021 • 21 min

Jae-young and Soo-hyun met on a dating app called [Destiny]. By their third year together, frequent arguments begin to strain their relationship. A notification from [Destiny] asks, "Do you want to check the expiration date of Han Jae-young and Kim…

6.5

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The Polaris

2023 • 26 min

North Star, a young woman from out of town, is starting university after a difficult period marked by the pandemic. The past years have left her feeling drained and unable to pursue her passion for photography. Overwhelmed by a loss…

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Summer of Director Oh

2016 • 98 min

Director Oh Soo-jin’s first film was a disappointment, and now she struggles to regain recognition. An unexpected opportunity arises: a role in an erotic film. Seven years prior, her movie "Sky Girl" garnered minimal viewership. Determined to rebound, she persevered…

6.0

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Lapse

2025 • 22 min

Drama

Haunted by memory loss, a woman returns for her tenth high school reunion, hoping the familiar faces will unlock forgotten moments. As flashbacks begin, she struggles to distinguish between welcome recollections and painful experiences she'd rather leave behind.

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The Captive

2000 • 118 min

Drama, Romance

Ariane and Simon connect by the water. Simon has persuaded Ariane to leave her friends – a group he considers carefree and conceited – and move into his home. She has a private room and bathroom. Simon has also arranged…

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We Are Gamily

2017 • 129 min

To avoid family pressure, a gay man and a lesbian agree to a sham marriage. Their charade quickly leads to comedic chaos. The lesbian unexpectedly develops feelings for her "husband's" twin sister, escalating the already complicated situation.

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Sand Dollars

2015 • 85 min

Each afternoon, Noelí, a young Dominican woman, spends time on the beach in Las Terrenas with her boyfriend, Yeremi, seeking opportunities to earn money from the many tourists who visit. Noelí also has a regular client in Anne, an older…

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Lady and Lover

2015 • 85 min

This is the story of two young women who keep their relationship hidden. Xu Meng Nan, raised by the village pastor after being orphaned, forms a close friendship with Yu Yue. As they mature, their bond deepens into something more.…

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The Christmas Baby

2025 • 84 min

Romance

Days before Christmas, a baby boy arrives at Erin and Kelly's door with a note addressed to them. They must now figure out how to adjust to this unexpected new addition to their lives, managing their evolving relationship and work…

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The Christmas Writer

2025 • 95 min

Grief-stricken after her mother's death and struggling with writer's block, a successful lesbian author journeys back to her hometown for inspiration. There, she encounters a captivating single mother who runs the local bookstore, leading her to question the path she's…

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her HER

2017 • 47 min

Giselle is a beautiful, accomplished woman who has always longed for a romantic partner. She often fantasizes about meeting the perfect person. While at work, she encounters Xy, an internationally renowned model and popular figure in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Behind Closed Doors

2023 • 123 min

A comedian confesses a secret to a stranger, while two parents return home to an unexpected surprise. An art gallery worker catches a glimpse into the life of a woman she knew briefly. Six stories unfold, revealing private truths, hidden…

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The Greatest Love

2016 • 41 min

Jane and Por, two beautiful young women, maintain a secret relationship because Por's mother would not accept her being gay. They live together with an understanding to keep their romance hidden. However, Jane secretly hopes Por will one day feel…

7.0

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Cheeky

2000 • 91 min • Budget $2M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Carla is looking for an apartment in London for her boyfriend who is from Venice. She rents a place with a view of the Thames and meets a real estate agent named Moira there.

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Baja Come Down

2021 • 79 min

Charlie and Hannah are both aware their relationship is ending. Hoping for a fresh start, they travel south along the Baja California coast with Hannah’s cat. In this new place, they find more than just a different landscape; the problems…

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Compulsion

2016 • 92 min

Thriller, Horror, Fantasy

Novelist Sadie and Francesca are invited to an Italian villa by an old flame for a celebratory weekend marking the release of Sadie's new book. As they arrive, Sadie grows increasingly uneasy about his motives. She and Francesca then find…

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Steady State

2022 • 13 min

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A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar

2025

Firefighter Dani Reed saves a family right before Christmas, inspiring her to revive her mother's "Holiday Heroes" fundraiser for the community. Supported by her driven sister Jackie, photographer Sasha, and her dad, Dani discovers love, finds a sense of purpose,…

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5.3

Strangers & Lovers

2019 • 6 min

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With Love

2020 • 23 min

Two women with very different backgrounds connect during their final year of college. Upon graduation, they face a choice: whether their lives are diverging too much, or if their love will ultimately reunite them.

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In the Clouds

2019 • 8 min

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7.0

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

1972 • 124 min

Drama, Romance

Petra von Kant is a celebrated fashion designer known for her sharp wit and sophisticated creations. Yet, beneath her confident facade, she is a profoundly lonely woman who finds it difficult to form genuine connections. Her harsh treatment of Marlene,…

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Clouds of Sils Maria

2014 • 124 min • Budget $6M • Box office $1M

Drama

A seasoned actress is forced to confront a difficult truth about herself when she accepts a role in a revival of the play that made her famous two decades ago.

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Healed

2023 • 90 min

A famous couple goes to a wellness retreat, only to discover they're part of an experiment designed to fundamentally alter their lives.

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Dyke Hard

2014 • 94 min

Dyke Hard, a struggling rock band, is heading to a battle of the bands in the city. Their trip becomes increasingly complicated by intense and unusual run-ins with cyborgs, ghosts, a Thai boxer, roller derby athletes, ninjas, motorcycle gangs, and…

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4.48

2014 • 88 min

To impress a demanding playwright during an audition, a young actress immerses herself in method acting to an extreme. She increasingly becomes consumed by the role of a wild, bisexual woman with a self-destructive streak, leading her to engage in…

3.4

4.3

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The Days After Tonight

2021 • 32 min

The pandemic has deeply impacted people's lives and the economy. A government-mandated 60-day quarantine, intended to protect citizens from the virus, unexpectedly pushes an LGBT couple to their breaking point.

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Bandaged

2009 • 92 min

Following his wife's death, Arthur, a stern surgeon, isolates his teenage daughter Lucille in a secluded mansion. After a suicide attempt leaves Lucille with severe facial burns, Arthur, with help from his aunt, performs an unusual skin graft, using the…

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Diabolique

1996 • 107 min • Budget $45M • Box office $52M

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

This suspenseful thriller follows a schoolmaster's wife and his mistress as they conspire to kill him. Their carefully planned murder scheme falls apart when the body disappears, forcing them into a desperate struggle with their own guilt. The arrival of…

5.5

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Cicada Song

2019 • 73 min

Karen, a strong-willed farm manager, deeply cares for her workers, including the migrant laborers. Her connection with them deepens when one of the farmhands asks her to help find a missing little girl. However, Karen's world is shattered when her…

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À l'aventure

2009 • 104 min

Drama

Sandrine is unhappy with her life, especially her sex life with her boyfriend Fred. Inspired by her friend Sophie's openness about exploring her sexuality, Sandrine embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through a series of encounters, she seeks new pleasures…

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