Topic: Bullying

Direction Sang-Hoon Baek · Sung-Yoon Kim

Cast Kim So-hyun · Nam Joo-Hyuk · Yook Sung-Jae · David Lee

Direction Paul Feig · Jake Kasdan · Judd Apatow · Bryan Gordon

Cast Linda Cardellini · James Franco · Seth Rogen · Jason Segel

Synopsis Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) (1999) is a coming-of-age drama that aired from 1999 to 2000, spanning one season with 18 episodes. Set in the 1980s at McKinley High, the series explores the lives of two distinct groups of teenagers:...

Direction David E. Kelley · Jean-Marc Vallée · Andrea Arnold

Cast Reese Witherspoon · Nicole Kidman · Shailene Woodley · Alexander Skarsgård

Synopsis Big Little Lies (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping drama that spans two seasons and 14 episodes, adapted from Liane Moriarty’s acclaimed novel. The series delves into the lives of three mothers—played by Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley—whose...

Direction Keiko Suenobu · Tanimura Masaki · Kato Yusuke

Cast Kii Kitano · Saki Fukuda · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Miki Maya

Direction John Ridley · Clement Virgo · Gregg Araki · Julie Hébert

Cast Felicity Huffman · Timothy Hutton · Regina King · Lili Taylor

Synopsis American Crime 2 (TV Series) (2016) unfolds in Indianapolis, Indiana, where a student from a public high school alleges that multiple members of a prestigious private school's championship basketball team sexually assaulted him and subsequently shared images of the incident...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Soya Kurokawa · Hiiragi Hinata · Sakura Ando · Eita

Synopsis Monster (2023) follows a mother's journey as she becomes increasingly concerned about her young son Minato's peculiar behavior. Driven by a sense of unease, she confronts the school, demanding answers from the teacher. As the narrative unfolds through the perspectives...

Direction Tomas Alfredson

Cast Kåre Hedebrant · Lina Leandersson · Per Ragnar · Henrik Dahl

Synopsis Let the Right One In (2008) follows the story of Oscar, a young boy who is often ignored and tormented by his peers. His life takes a dramatic turn when he forms an unusual bond with Eli, a mysterious and...

Direction Craig Silverstein · Micah Gunnell · Juno John Lee · Ed Tadem

Synopsis Pantheon (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of a young woman who starts receiving mysterious messages from an unidentified contact claiming to be her late father. Driven by curiosity and a desire for answers, she delves deeper into the enigma,...

Direction Susanne Bier

Cast Mikael Persbrandt · Trine Dyrholm · Ulrich Thomsen · William Jøhnk Nielsen

Synopsis In a Better World (2010) follows Anton, a Danish physician dedicated to a humanitarian mission in an African refugee camp amidst a war-torn nation. Meanwhile, his wife and son, Elia, are left to navigate life in Denmark, where Elia faces...

Direction Derek Tsang

Cast Zhou Dongyu · Jackson Yee · Yin Fang · Wu Yue

Synopsis Better Days (2019) unfolds against the backdrop of the pivotal Chinese gaokao, a two-day national college entrance exam that shapes the futures of nearly ten million high school students. The intense pressure of this exam can dictate not only the...

Direction Naoko Yamada

Synopsis A Silent Voice (2016) follows the journey of Ishida Shouya, a former bully who targeted Nishimiya Shouko, a deaf girl, leading to her transfer to a different school. Consequently, Ishida faces isolation and bullying himself, finding no friends and no...

Direction Volker Schlöndorff

Cast Mathieu Carrière · Marian Seidowsky · Barbara Steele · Bernd Tischer

Synopsis Young Törless (1966) unfolds in an Austrian boys' boarding school during the early 20th century, where the astute and introspective Torless witnesses the cruel and malicious actions of his peers. Rather than intervening, he remains a passive observer as a...

Direction Paco Caballero

Cast Eric Seijo · Aura Garrido · Liv Dobner · Diego Montejo

Synopsis Invisible (2024) is a gripping TV series set to premiere in 2024, consisting of 1 season and 6 episodes. The story revolves around Capi, a 12-year-old boy whose life takes a dramatic turn after a horrific accident leaves him with...

Direction Todd Solondz

Cast Heather Matarazzo · Angela Pietropinto · Victoria Davis · Christina Brucato

Synopsis Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) follows the tumultuous life of Dawn Weiner, a seventh-grader navigating the harsh realities of middle school. Dawn faces relentless bullying, with classmates cruelly nicknaming her "Dog-Face" and "Wiener-Dog." Her home life is equally challenging, with...

Direction Mikael Håfström

Cast Andreas Wilson · Henrik Lundström · Gustaf Skarsgård · Linda Gyllenberg

Synopsis Evil (2003) follows the journey of Erik, a troubled teenager who is kicked out of his regular school due to a violent altercation. He is subsequently enrolled in a prestigious private boarding school, where a strict hierarchy is maintained by...

Direction Stephen Chbosky

Cast Jacob Tremblay · Julia Roberts · Owen Wilson · Izabela Vidovic

Synopsis Wonder (2017) follows the journey of a 10-year-old boy named Auggie, portrayed by Jacob Tremblay, who was born with a facial difference. As he enters a new school for the first time, Auggie faces the challenge of fitting in and...

Direction Terence Davies

Cast Phillip Mawdsley · Nick Stringer · Valerie Lilley · Robin Hooper

Synopsis Children (1976) delves into the profound impact of violence, both societal and familial, on its central figure, Robert Tucker. The narrative unfolds through a sequence of lengthy flashbacks, exposing pivotal moments from his youth. The cinematic journey culminates in a...

Direction Ilmar Raag

Cast Vallo Kirs · Pärt Uusberg · Paula Solvak · Margus Prangel

Synopsis The Class (2007) follows the story of Joseph, a reserved and introverted student who struggles with sports and stands out as an easy target for bullies at his school. As the torment and cruelty intensify, Joseph's life becomes increasingly unbearable....

Direction Laura Wandel

Cast Maya Vanderbeque · Günter Duret · Karim Leklou · Laura Verlinden

Synopsis Playground (2021) follows the story of Nora, a young girl who steps in to defend Abel, a classmate who is being tormented by his peers. Despite her good intentions, Abel insists that she keep quiet about the incident. Nora is...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Sissy Spacek · Piper Laurie · Amy Irving · William Katt

Synopsis Carrie (1976) follows the story of Carrie White, a shy and isolated high school student who is the daughter of a devoutly religious mother. During a traumatic incident in the school locker room, Carrie experiences her first menstrual period and,...