A commercial aimed at Japanese youths in order to generate an appreciation of their present lives, such that it would be a waste to give up on their futures. Joint campaign by NHK and Advertising Council Japan.
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The local pastor’s daughter escapes youth group to go to her first high school party.
Odd is terrified of his head, until one day he falls in love with Gunn who is both fearless and happy in life. Odd's life is turned upside down and he is freed from his worries in the most unexpected way.
Augusta tries everything in order to make herself look beautiful.
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Documentary about four Chinese lesbian women who seek contract marriages with gay men, and form of their lesbian and gay community and fulfill their desires.
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A lonely robot finds a blueprint and attempts to build himself a friend.
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Two minions working in a bomb lab get competitive.
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Guido discovers he has a hidden talent as a street corner sign spinner.
Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does as they experience the common stresses of technology.
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
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A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.
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