From Happier Times, Grump to Confetti, here are some of the movies on CinemaWorld that you can watch with family this weekend.
Happier Times, Grump and Confetti
Last Updated: 01.00 PM, Dec 12, 2024
This month, CinemaWorld brings you a bunch of heartwarming movies. The Finish Grump film series talks about the importance of giving second chances to oneself and our loved ones, while Confetti talks about a mother’s journey as she is ready to go to great lengths for her daughter. Check out the movies on CinemaWorld that you can watch with your family this weekend. These movies are also available on OTTplay Premium.
Director: Tiina Lymi
Cast: Heikki Kinnunen, Satu Tuuli Karhu, Elina Knihtilä
Language: Finnish
Grump is left heartbroken after his wife's death and has no desire to continue living. He even gets his own coffin made when destiny presents him with a new purpose to live. He realizes that his 17-year-old granddaughter needs his assistance. The comedy-drama film then follows the events as the old man and the city girl bond. Watch this heartwarming movie on CinemaWorld and OTTplay Premium.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Cast: Iikka Forss, Heikki Kinnunen
Language: English, German, Finnish
After his beloved second-hand car Escort crashes, the Finnish farmer Grump heads to Germany to find a replacement. But more trouble awaits the stubborn old man when he meets his estranged brother in Germany. As the brothers look for the car together, they begin to understand each other.
Director: Til Schweiger
Language: German
Cast: Til Schweiger, Tim Oliver Schultz
After ending his racing career, Bertie runs a car repair shop but is facing financial problems. Bertie then decides to take part in a race to end his financial woes. However, his plans are upended when his ex-wife returns and asks him to take care of their son. This feel-good German movie was also a winner at the local box office.
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Director: Ann Hu
Language: Chinese, English
Cast: Zhu Zhu, Amy Irving
Meimei, who suffers from dyslexia, is mostly shunned by her school and community. However, her mother is determined not to let Meimei's learning disability be an obstacle in her life. Originally from rural China, she heads to New York City for her daughter even though she does not know much about the city or even speak English.
Director: Frederike Migom
Cast: Bebel Tshiani, Mo Bakker, and Joke Devynck
Language: Dutch
Binti, who aspires to be a popular vlogger, and her father live in Belgium without any legal documents. The 12-year-old meets 11-year-old Elias who lives with her mother and has her own set of issues. Binti then comes up with a plan with her new friend that could solve both of their problems.