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Blitz
by Alan Plater
A young runaway named George finds a moment of safety and kindness with Ife, a Nigerian air raid warden, during the London Blitz. Ife offers George food and comfort before promising to help the boy return home to his family in Stepney.
A mother prepares her young son for evacuation to the countryside during the London Blitz. She struggles to maintain her composure while her son pleads to stay home, eventually giving him a family heirloom to ensure his safety and connection to his parents.
Brooklyn
by Nick Hornby
Father Flood delivers the devastating news to Eilis that her sister, Rose, has died suddenly back in Ireland. Eilis grapples with the crushing weight of grief and the isolation of being an immigrant, questioning her decision to ever leave home.
The Royal Tenenbaums
by Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson
Following his suicide attempt, Richie returns home to find his adopted sister Margot hiding in his childhood tent. They confront their long-repressed romantic feelings for one another and grapple with the damage their eccentric upbringing has caused them. Ultimately, they agree to remain 'secretly in love' while acknowledging the impossibility of a normal relationship.
Bridesmaids
by Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
Annie returns home to find her eccentric roommate, Brynn, showing off a massive, poorly executed, and clearly infected tattoo she received for free from a stranger in a van. The scene highlights the absurdity of Annie's living situation and Brynn's complete lack of common sense.
The Butler
by Danny Strong
A tense family dinner erupts into a generational and ideological clash when Louis brings home his girlfriend, a member of the Black Panther Party. The conflict reaches a breaking point when Louis insults Sidney Poitier, leading Cecil to kick his son out of the house and Gloria to deliver a stinging defense of her husband's dignity.
War Horse
by Lee Hall, Richard Curtis
Ted Narracott returns home having impulsively spent the family's rent money on a thoroughbred colt instead of a working plow horse. His wife, Rosie, reacts with horror at their impending financial ruin, while their son Albert begs for the chance to keep and train the animal.
The Wizard Of Oz
by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf
Professor Marvel uses a crystal ball and a hidden photograph to trick Dorothy into believing her Aunt Em is falling ill from a broken heart. His goal is to guilt Dorothy into returning home rather than running away, leading to an emotional realization for the young girl.
The Hollow
by Agatha Christie
Edward attempts to convince Henrietta to return to their ancestral home of Ainswick and marry him. Henrietta, a successful sculptor, gently rejects his proposal, explaining that she cannot return to the past despite her deep affection for him and the peace he offers.
Veronica Mars
by Rob Thomas, Diane Ruggiero-Wright
Returning to her hometown for her ten-year high school reunion, Veronica Mars faces off against her old nemesis Madison Sinclair before a massive brawl breaks out. As her friends and former flame Logan get swept into the violence, Veronica takes matters into her own hands to shut down the event and settle an old score.
The Real Thing
by Tom Stoppard
Max confronts his wife Charlotte with the discovery that she has been lying about her business trips abroad after finding her passport hidden at home. Using sharp wit and drunken deflection, Max reveals he has known about her infidelity for some time, while Charlotte struggles with the violation of her privacy.
Unforgivable
by Jimmy McGovern
Joe Mitchell recounts the specific moment he crossed a boundary with a young boy named Tom, leading to a violent confrontation with the boy's parents. He describes the calculated progression of his actions and the immediate legal consequences that followed his return home.
The Brutalist
by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr. returns home early to find his study gutted and two strangers working inside. He confronts Attila and Laszlo with elitist fury, demanding to know who authorized the destruction of his property while they attempt to explain his son's involvement.
The Life & Adventures of Nick Nickleby
by Joy Wilkinson
Nick is caught snooping through patient files by the manipulative Squeers while investigating the mistreatment of Mrs. Smike. Squeers attempts to intimidate and then recruit Nick by suggesting he is the heir to his uncle's business interests, dangling a potential inheritance to ensure his silence and cooperation.
Shetland
by Davy Kane
Duncan seeks refuge at Perez's house after discovering his partner is leaving him for someone else and selling their home. As Duncan reveals his financial struggles and the end of his relationship, the two friends navigate the awkward but supportive boundaries of their shared history.
The Bus Stop
by Nabil Shaban
Nazir and Fahmida walk home after a bizarre encounter, discussing their personal histories and their differing views on a traditional Islamic lifestyle. Nazir, currently hiding under a stolen veil to avoid recognition, makes a vulnerable and direct plea for Fahmida to consider him as a serious suitor despite their different pasts.
Laszlo Toth writes a desperate and hopeful letter to his wife, Erzsebet, detailing his efforts to secure her and their niece's passage to America. He explains his connection with an influential attorney and hints at a new architectural opportunity that could change their fortunes.
Normal People
by Sally Rooney, Alice Birch
In the privacy of Marianne's home, Connell and Marianne navigate their complex social divide and growing attraction. After discussing their differing social circles at school, they share a tentative first kiss that establishes the secret nature of their budding relationship.
Maddy returns home to find her ailing father awake and worried about their financial situation. Despite his protests, she decides to proceed with an illegal arranged marriage to secure their future and pay for his medical care.
Luther
by Neil Cross
Detective John Luther visits the brilliant and psychopathic Alice Morgan at her home to confront her about a murder he knows she committed. As they engage in a high-stakes psychological game of cat and mouse, Alice probes Luther's personal life and failing marriage while he attempts to expose her narcissistic compulsions.
SOME GIRLS/Episode 1
by Bernadette Davis
Viva returns home to find her father and her PE teacher/stepmother-figure, Anna, have news to share. After Viva suggests Anna should terminate an rumored pregnancy, the couple reveals the baby was planned and that Viva will eventually lose her bedroom to the new arrival.
Boarders
by Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Jaheim, feeling isolated at his new elite boarding school, connects with his friends back home before being interrupted by Toby. Toby attempts to sell trainers to his classmates to send money home, and the two boys bond over their shared outsider status while Toby convinces Jaheim to attend a school social event.
Us
by David Nicholls
Connie confesses to Douglas that she feels their marriage has reached its natural conclusion now that their son is leaving home. While Douglas tries to offer solutions and travel plans, Connie expresses a deep-seated fear of a stagnant future and questions if their 'work' as a couple is finished.
Train Dreams
by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar
A husband and wife discuss their future and the possibility of building a more stable life together on their land. Gladys expresses her desire for Grainier to work closer to home to break a cycle of unhappiness she saw in her mother, while Grainier weighs the financial reality of their dreams.
