30 International Dramas from 2006 That Will Stir Your Emotions

The Yacoubian Building

2006 • 161 min

Drama

The residents of a dilapidated Cairo apartment building, "The Yacoubian Building," grapple with problems of corruption, religious extremism, social class, and sexual identity. The film uses a variety of characters to provide a sharp look at Egyptian society.

7.3

7.5

Tapas

2006 • 94 min

Comedy, Drama

This film explores the interwoven love lives of people living around a Spanish tapas bar. The stories include a middle-aged woman and a younger man, an elderly woman who deals drugs and her sick husband, the bar owner and his…

5.7

6.7

My Wife Is a Gangster 3

2006 • 115 min • Budget $9M

Comedy, Action, Drama

In Hong Kong, Aryong, the daughter of a powerful triad leader, is wrongly accused of murder and flees to Korea. There, she finds protection with Gi-chul, a resourceful man, and his team, who are tasked with keeping her safe until…

5.8

6.4

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Times and Winds

2006 • 111 min

Drama

In a remote village nestled among rugged mountains, the villagers are hardworking but face a challenging life. They depend on the land and livestock for survival. Sons are favored over daughters, and daughters are strictly controlled. Ömer, the imam's son,…

7.1

7.2

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I Don't Want to Sleep Alone

2006 • 118 min

Drama, Romance

In squalid conditions, Rawang, a Bangladeshi immigrant, shows kindness to Hsiao-kang, a Chinese man who has been assaulted and abandoned. Rawang cares for him on a makeshift bed until he recovers. As Hsiao-kang heals, he meets Chyi, and his feelings…

6.5

6.9

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The Elder Son

2006 • 84 min • Budget $2M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

A thief fleeing the law convinces a single father he's his estranged son. Things get complicated when the father develops feelings for the thief’s sister, whom he believes is his new sibling.

5.9

5.5

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Tough Enough

2006 • 98 min

Drama, Thriller

Detlev Buck's film, based on Gregor Tressnow's novel, offers a realistic look at life in Berlin's Neukölln district. It explores themes of power and vulnerability, depicting the struggles of both those who cause trouble and those who are affected by…

6.8

7.0

Taxi No. 9211

2006 • 116 min

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A taxi driver and a businessman unexpectedly cross paths, and their lives quickly spiral out of control as they begin disrupting each other's routines.

6.3

7.3

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Sweeney Todd

2006 • 90 min

Drama, Horror, Thriller

This BBC adaptation tells the story of Sweeney Todd, a 19th-century barber in London known as the "demon barber" of Fleet Street. He secretly murders his customers in his shop.

6.3

6.8

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The Net 2.0

2006 • 95 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

A young computer systems analyst's life is upended when she moves to Istanbul for a new job. She quickly discovers her passport, credit cards, bank account, and even her identity have been stolen. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear…

5.1

4.6

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Jindabyne

2006 • 123 min

Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the Australian town of Jindabyne, a local man named Stuart Kane is fishing with friends when they find the body of a murdered girl.

5.5

6.3

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The Last Time

2006 • 96 min

Drama, Romance

Ted Ryker is the top salesman at a New York business machine company. The company relies on strong quarterly sales, and competition is fierce as the economy weakens. Ted's team is waiting for a new product launch, expected within a…

5.7

6.0

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Grave Decisions

2006 • 105 min

Drama, Comedy

This black comedy takes place in a small Bavarian town. Eleven-year-old Sebastian believes it's never too early to be a murderer. He's convinced he killed his own mother at birth and believes he's already serving time in purgatory. Hoping to…

7.0

7.4

The Chinese Botanist's Daughters

2006 • 95 min • Budget $3M

Drama

At the home of a renowned Chinese botanist, his daughter and a visiting female intern develop a love for each other—a relationship they must keep hidden.

6.3

6.6

Don

2006 • 178 min • Budget $5M • Box office $15M

Action, Drama, Thriller

Detective DeSilva devises a plan to bring down a notorious crime boss by enlisting Vijay, a man who bears a striking resemblance to him. The deception proves successful, but Vijay's life is put at risk after DeSilva, the only person…

6.9

7.2

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Lie with Me

2005 • 93 min • Budget $2M

Drama

Leila enjoys a carefree, sexually active life, moving quickly from one partner to the next without considering emotional connections. Her world shifts when she encounters an artist seeking a serious relationship.

5.2

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Takva: A Man's Fear of God

2006 • 96 min

Drama

Muharrem, a deeply religious and isolated man, lives a life of strict Islamic devotion and abstinence. His piety catches the eye of a powerful Istanbul religious leader, who offers him a job collecting rent for the group's properties. Thrust into…

7.1

7.4

El Cantante

2006 • 116 min

History, Drama, Music

This is the story of Héctor Lavoe, the legendary salsa singer, from his beginnings to his tragic death in 1993. Told by his wife Puchi, reflecting on their life together in 2002, it's a look at his extraordinary rise to…

7.1

5.5

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Stranger Than Fiction

2006 • 113 min • Budget $30M • Box office $53M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Harold Crick, an IRS agent living a predictable life, experiences a sudden shift when he begins hearing a voice describing his every action.

7.3

7.5

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Candy

2006 • 116 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance

A poet falls for an art student drawn to his unconventional life and his heroin use. They become deeply connected, both to each other and to the drug. Their relationship is marked by cycles of being high, self-destructive behavior, and…

7.1

7.2

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The Celestine Prophecy

2006 • 99 min • Budget $10M • Box office $615K

Romance, Drama, Adventure

This spiritual adventure follows the discovery of ancient scrolls deep in the Peruvian rainforest. The scrolls contain a prophecy with nine key insights, foretelling a global awakening across all religions. This awakening promises to guide humanity towards a more profound…

5.1

4.9

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The Exterminating Angels

2006 • 103 min • Box office $154K

Drama, Fantasy

A director conducts unconventional auditions for his new film, a thriller exploring female pleasure.

5.2

5.4

Fast Food Nation

2006 • 116 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Comedy

This film explores the health problems and societal impact of Americans' reliance on fast food.

6.1

6.3

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Black Book

2006 • 145 min • Budget $21M • Box office $26M

Drama, Thriller, War

During World War II in Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a Jewish singer goes undercover at the local Gestapo headquarters, working with the Dutch resistance.

7.4

7.7

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Home of the Brave

2006 • 106 min • Budget $12M • Box office $499K

War, Drama

Two weeks until they're scheduled to return home, a group of soldiers from Spokane are ambushed in an Iraqi city. The film follows four of them back in the United States: a surgeon haunted by the violence he witnessed, a…

5.4

5.6

17+

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RV

2006 • 99 min • Budget $50M • Box office $87M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

The Munro family, headed by the often-difficult Bob, sets off on a two-week road trip across the country to the Colorado Rockies in their large RV. Confined to such close quarters, the trip quickly tests everyone's patience.

5.9

5.6

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The Fountain

2006 • 96 min • Budget $35M • Box office $15M

Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction

Over a thousand years, "The Fountain" weaves together three separate stories exploring love, death, spirituality, and the delicate nature of life.

6.9

7.1

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The Host

2006 • 120 min • Budget $11M • Box office $88M

Horror, Drama, Science Fiction

After toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.

7.0

7.1

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Shortbus

2006 • 101 min • Budget $2M • Box office $5M

Romance, Drama, Comedy

New York City, after 9/11. At Shortbus, a notorious underground salon in Brooklyn, the lives of a diverse group of people become intertwined – through relationships, romance, and intimacy. The salon is known for its mix of art, music, politics,…

6.2

6.3

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Bambi II

2006 • 72 min

Animation, Drama, Family

Bambi returns to the forest to be with his father, the Great Prince, who now has the responsibility of raising him alone. Through a remarkable journey, the proud father learns valuable lessons from his lively young son.

6.5

6.1

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