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Long Way North (2015)

In 1892 Saint Petersburg, when her explorer grandfather's failure to return from his latest expedition brings dishonour to her aristocratic family, a resilient teenager runs away to follow in his trail in search of his famed ship.

Directed byRémi Chayé

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    Custody

    Strong story similarity

    2018 · 93 min · Drama · Thriller

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    Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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    The Crossing

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 84 min · Adventure · Animation · Drama

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    In a small town plunged into darkness, two children, Kyona and Adriel, are separated from their parents and, facing the path of exile alone, embark on a heroic journey that will take them from childhood to adolescence, in search of refuge, peace and the hope of finding their family.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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    Genesis

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 129 min · Drama · Romance

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    Three teenagers are shaken up by their first loves in the turmoil of their youth. At a time when others are conforming, they stand their ground and assert their right to love and be free.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared coming of age movie style
    • shared theme: coming of age
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  4. 04

    Miss Violet

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 109 min · Drama · History

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    France. End of the 19th century. Louise Violet 40, a Parisian teacher, is sent on a mission to the French countryside. But in a place where the daily life is linked to the seasons, land and crops, she must first convince parents to send their kids to school. With the help of the mayor, she is gradually accepted by the parents and their children. But soon, her past catches up with her. Despite the obstacles she faces, Miss Violet will give her heart and soul to her belief that education is the key to freedom.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared production studio: France 3 Cinéma
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  5. 06

    Les Souvenirs

    Strong story similarity

    2014 · 96 min · Comedy · Drama

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    Twenty-three years old Romain would like to be a writer, but, for the moment, he's night watchman in a hotel. His sixty-two years old father is retired and seems to not give a damn about anything. He shares an apartment with a twenty-four-year-old guy whose sole purpose in life is to seduce a woman, no matter who, and no matter the cost. His eighty-five years old grandmother is living in an old people's home, and she wonders what on earth she is doing with stuck with all these old people. One day, Romain's father turns up in a fluster. His grandmother has disappeared. In fact, she kind of escaped. Romain sets out to find her, somewhere in his memories.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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    B-Happy

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    2004 · 91 min · Drama

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    A determined teenager must rely on her own wits when her fractured family abandons her.

    Why it connects

    • shared coming of age movie style
    • shared theme: coming of age
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