Movies Similar to Desires of the Heart

Get Carter(2000)

Jack Carter, a mob enforcer living in Las Vegas, travels back to his hometown of Seattle for his brother's funeral. During this visit, Carter realizes that the death of his brother was not accidental, but a murder. With this knowledge, Carter sets out to kill all those responsible.

Kids(1995)

A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.

Private Peter(2023)

1918, shortly before the end of the Great War, an Austrian soldier passes the barrier of the Italian lines and escapes. He is very young, alone, scared. During his journey in that enemy land, so similar to his own, the thoughts of the terrible experience on the front alternate with childhood memories. Along the way, death takes him and puts him back into the flow of nature, to which he has always felt he belonged.

The Last Dinner(2023)

The movie takes place in the kitchen of Cankaya Mansion on Sunday night, October 28, 1923, a day before the proclamation of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and formally marking the end of the Ottoman Empire.

Out of Darkness(2024)

Under the heavy shadow of Cambodia’s past, two young women’s unbreakable bond is tested when one disappears into a world of exploitation, forcing the other to confront the depths of loyalty and the price of redemption.

Like Stars on Earth(2007)

Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.

Outsourced(2007)

After his entire department is outsourced, an American novelty products salesman heads to India to train his replacement.

Brick(2006)

A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.

Mahavatar Narsimha(2025)

Hiranyakashyap, the tyrannical demon, challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.

Midnight Talk(2022)

After her mother’s death, Sarah lives isolated with her aunt. One night, she confesses experiencing the feeling of a presence, something malicious and relentless.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil(1997)

A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.

The Undertaker(2023)

A meek undertaker becomes trapped in a violent world when a gangster enlists him to dispose of a growing number of corpses.

Our Boys(1981)

Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.

Bangalore Days(2014)

A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!

The Wedding Weekend(2023)

Gabby and Marvin's wedding weekend turns dramatic instead of joyful as Marvin's past interrupts their big day. Marvin has to reconcile with his father to please his soon to be wife. His ex-girlfriend resurfaces, hellbent on disrupting the already planned wedding between the soon to be couples.

Kátharsis(2017)

Süss, the Jew(1940)

Nazi historical drama about Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his treasurer Süß Oppenheimer.

Aśoka(2001)

A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel(2015)

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.