The Upside of Anger

(2005)

Activist liberal progressive law student Maya brings her new boyfriend home for the holidays-- neglecting to tell her family that he's - well - white. Guess who's coming to Christmas dinner?

Ben, a slacker, meets a waitress hiding from her past. When her explicit photos surface, he seeks the porn mogul responsible for distributing them, driven by his feelings for her.

A New York sales manager is sent to the remote Scottish Highlands at Christmas to acquire a limited edition perfume from a dashing Earl preparing for his annual ball and falls in love instead.

Björn struggles with running the company, which is slowly going bankrupt. His habit of putting off, forgetting or canceling meetings and phone calls doesn't make it any easier. The company faces an immediate threat from the Swedish Tax Agency, and he also has a new intern who follows him everywhere and watches expressionlessly as he handles all challenges.

Two LAPD detectives who moonlight in other fields investigate the murder of an up-and-coming rap group.

Facing an incurable diagnosis, two poet lovers embark on a poignant yet unexpectedly humorous exploration of love, mortality, and life's moments.

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Messy follows the life of brutally self-aware, promiscuous, love addict Stella Fox, who moves to New York after a devastating breakup, and all her disappointing romantic dalliances over the course of a summer.

A newlywed's tropical getaway to Panama takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself drawn to their charismatic rental host, leading her to make a bold proposition that could change everything.

Director Takeshi Kitano presents a two-part film: a serious yakuza action and a self-parodying comedy of the same story.