Best movies on CinemaWorld about beating the odds

A River Within and Erased are among the best movies on CinemaWorld that are about successfully beating the odds.

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One of the biggest human strengths is the will to fight on despite the odds stacked against you. Cinema celebrates this never-say-die spirit of the people by depicting the sheer effort and willpower on the silver screen, that in turn proves to be inspiring for fellow beings. Movies such as A River Within showcase how a bunch of women rise to the occasion after finding themselves in troubled waters, while Erased is the tale of a young woman’s battle to keep her baby. These cinematic gems are among the best movies on CinemaWorld that are about successfully beating the odds. These movies are available on OTTplay Premium as well.

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A River Within (2018)

Director: Ivan Botha

Language: English, Afrikaans

Cast: Donnalee Roberts, Simone Nortmann, Chanelle de Jager

Five women, who are struggling with their own problems, end up on a rafting boat during an adventure trip. But the trip turns out to be far more adventurous than they ever imagined as they literally find themselves in troubled waters. Now, they need to depend on each other’s support and their own life experiences for their very survival.

Erased (2018)

Directors: Miha Mazzini, Dusan Joksimovic

Cast: Judita Frankovic, Sebastian Cavazza

Language: Slovenian, Serbian

Much to her shock, Ana realises that her file is missing from the government data that could have a huge impact on her life and threatens even the custody of her newborn baby. Now she must take on the all-powerful bureaucracy for the sake of her baby in this movie, which is based on a true story.

Also read: Best films based on true stories to watch on CinemaWorld now

A Son (2019)

Director: Mehdi Barsaoui

Cast: Sami Bouajila and Najla Ben Abdallah

Language: French, Arabic

A holiday to Tunisia takes a horrifying turn for a family after they are caught in a terrorist ambush and 10-year-old Aziz gets shot. Aziz is rushed to the hospital. Even as he awaits a transplant surgery at the hospital, old secrets begin to emerge and the very idea of their family is under threat.

A House In Jerusalem (2023)

Director: Muayad Alayan

Cast: Johnny Harris, Miley Locke

Language: English

After the demise of her mother, Rebecca and her father are grappling to come to terms with the tragedy. They then decide to move to Jerusalem with the hopes of a new beginning. But eerie occurrences await the two in their new house and the young Rebecca sets out to find the truth.

Three Times Nothing (2022)

Director: Nadège Loiseau

Cast: Antoine Bertrand, Philippe Rebbot

Language: French

This feel-good film revolves around three homeless friends Twiggy, Captain and Arrow, whose fortunes change overnight after they win the national lottery. But is it the end of all their problems or the start of fresh trouble? Watch the movie on CinemaWorld that is enriched by a witty script.

Meisie (2007)

Director: Darrell Roodt

Language: Afrikaans

Cast: Renate Stuurman, Abrina Bosman

Little Meisie wants to study in a school but is instead given the task of goat-herding. She sees a glimmer of hope after a young teacher gets posted to her remote village. But the teacher has to first make the little girl's father understand about the importance of sending his daughter to school. Watch this heart-warming movie that emphasises the need for girls' education.

Difret (2014)

Director: Zeresenay Berhane Mehari

Cast: Meron Getnet, Tizita Hagere

Language: Amharic

This gripping movie, which is based on a real-life story, revolves around Hirut who gets kidnapped. As the 14-year-old fights back, she ends up killing her fiance. Now, she must face the law and a young lawyer comes forward to fight her legal battle, without worrying about the consequences.

Domingo (2021)

Director: Raúl López Echeverría

Cast: Eduardo Covarrubias, Martha Claudia Moreno

Language: Spanish

Domingo's biggest dream was to be a sports commentator but as he got busy with life that dream could never be fulfilled. Now, at the age of 55, Domingo, who also got recently divorced, decides to give it his one last shot. This feel-good movie on CinemaWorld reminds us that it is never too late to chase our dreams.

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