A young man from the elite class of a futuristic city attempts to create a fair and respectful understanding between his own social class and that...
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To Build a Fire (1908)
A man displays hubris regarding his ability to handle the forces of Nature as he attempts to reach a Yukon mining claim. Medium: Short Story (©...
The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
When a young Soviet man answers the call to defend his country in World War II, his girlfriend attempts to maintain dedication to his love even as...
Rocky (1976)
A small-time boxer with a mixed-results fighting record attempts to put forward his best effort in a fight with the heavyweight champion and to...
Whale Rider (2002)
A young Maori girl strives to attain her proper place in the life of her tribe, even though the place she seems destined for is one that tribal...
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
A sexy insurance investigator attempts to expose the truth behind a robbery masterminded by a wealthy playboy—and to earn a reward for recovering...
Margin Call (2011)
An executive at a Wall Street investment firm attempts to stand firm morally in the face of threats to the economic survival of himself and the...
After Hours (1985)
A bored young office worker becomes embroiled in the surreal world of the late-night Soho neighborhood and attempts to return to the unexciting...
Casablanca (1942)
A former freedom fighter struggles to maintain his carefully constructed emotional fortress against powers that threaten to tear down its walls and...
A Christmas Carol (1843)
A miserly 19th-century London businessman attempts to maintain his emotionally guarded world view in the light of a psychological onslaught from...