Helen is living in London with her father and children, waiting for her husband John to return from war torn Eastern Europe where he's an aid worker. One morning Helen is killed in a car accident but remains caught in a limbo. Not until John returns home can she come to terms with her own death and be released.
The story of four lost souls struggling to get by in Hong Kong all connected in different ways. Ying came to work as a prostitute, Quin is a lift operator who lost her son along with her leg in a car accident, Ah Jian works in a bankrupt porn-video store and Chun is a disciplined lift server.
Cynthia brakes up with her drug abusing boyfriend Buck and gets a job taking care of Eleanor; a rich woman dying of cancer. They become friends but Cynthia can't help envy Eleanor's luxury. After some time Cynthia realizes she is still in love with Buck and convinces him to enchant Eleanor, who doesn't know about their relationship, to gain favour in her will.
Armelle has recently lost her boyfriend in a motorcycle accident but keeps having encounters with what she believes is his ghost. When Armelle, acting on her sister's advice, goes to see a medium, she meets a man who's the spitting image of her deceased love.
A highly emotional, poetic and sensual portrait of love between three men. When Gerardo is betrayed by his long time boyfriend Jonas, he seeks comfort in the arms of the sympathetic Sergio. Despite the palpable betrayal however, Sergio is incapable of ending his romance with Jonas.
Helen is living in London with her father and children, waiting for her husband John to return from war torn Eastern Europe where he's an aid worker. One morning Helen is killed in a car accident but remains caught in a limbo. Not until John returns home can she come to terms with her own death and be released.
The shy maid Sophie works for the bourgeoisie couple Lelievre and hides her illiteracy through performing all her duties immaculately. She finds support in a newly found friendship with the local postal clerk Jeanne but the drama unfolds when her secret is uncovered by the Lelievres.
Cynthia brakes up with her drug abusing boyfriend Buck and gets a job taking care of Eleanor; a rich woman dying of cancer. They become friends but Cynthia can't help envy Eleanor's luxury. After some time Cynthia realizes she is still in love with Buck and convinces him to enchant Eleanor, who doesn't know about their relationship, to gain favour in her will.
The story of four lost souls struggling to get by in Hong Kong all connected in different ways. Ying came to work as a prostitute, Quin is a lift operator who lost her son along with her leg in a car accident, Ah Jian works in a bankrupt porn-video store and Chun is a disciplined lift server.
Set in the 1930's Rome on the day of the first meeting between Hitler and Mussolini. Antionetta and her neighbour Gabriele are the only two left in their building while everyone else, including Antionetta's fascist husband, are attending the historical event. During the day they develop a friendship that ultimately will alter both their outlooks on life. Nominated for 2 Oscars and winner of a Golden Globe for best Foreign Film.
Claire is a prostitute in New York, constantly working to pay off a debt. When her mother dies she sets out to gain control of her life and her feelings. She meets Elton, a nice and calm man with whom she eventually falls in love.
Betty and Victor are con artists who make a living by scamming people. When Victor finds out that Betty has been plotting an enormous score by herself, including Victor's participation, he becomes suspicious.
