Brightstar (United Kingdom): 2

Jane Campion’s film, The Power of the Dog (2021), is a reimagined Western drama based on Thomas Savage’s novel of the same name. Set in 1925 Montana, the story follows wealthy rancher brothers Phil and George Burbank as they encounter Rose Gordon, a widow and innkeeper, during a cattle drive. While George is drawn to Rose’s kindness, Phil disapproves of her and views her as someone after his brother’s money. He also belittles Rose’s teenage son Peter, whom he sees as weak and effeminate. After George and Rose marry and she moves in with them ...

The Canadian drama film Teenage Dream (1986), helmed by director Paul Lynch, follows the story of Robin. She is a young high school student who works as an assistant for her school’s gymnastics team, the Buffalo Flyers. Prior to this role, Robin had been a dedicated competitor in the sport until a car accident claimed her father’s life and left her with a leg injury that ended her career. Unfortunately, Robin’s home life is no better as she faces mistreatment from her stepfather Jack, following her mother Marge’s marriage to him. However, with the support of her friends Roy (a bus driver) and ...