Film Recommendations About Self-Discovery, Make Adversity a Turning Point

SOUND OF METAL (2019) - After being diagnosed with permanent hearing loss, Ruben's (Riz Ahmed) life takes a 180-degree turn. He is forced to quit his profession as a drummer and tries to join a community of speech and hearing impaired individuals. He thought that the community would be an escape, but instead, he discovers various lessons and new perspectives within the community.  

WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (2014) - It tells the story of Anna, who is introverted and struggles to make friends. One day, she goes on a summer vacation to her relatives' house and meets a girl named Marnie who claims to be her same age. Together with Marnie, Anna learns to understand herself.  

HOW TO HAVE SEX (2023) - It revolves around Tara, who has just graduated from high school. She and her friends try to become independent adults and take risks. However, during the vacation, she encounters and experiences various unpleasant things that directly change her forever.  

INSHAALLAH A BOY (2023) - Tells the story of a moment that becomes a turning point in the unexpected death of a husband and father. Suddenly widowed, Nawal must face many new obstacles regarding her family and children. In the midst of economic and psychological pressures as a widow in a patriarchal country, Nawal slowly finds her own strength.

DEAR ZINDAGI (2016) - Tells the story of Kaira, whose life changes after she has an affair with her coworker. This causes her to bury her dreams of becoming a director. The lowest point in her life leads her to seek help from a psychologist. Slowly, she rediscovers her life priorities.  

THE LUNCHBOX (2013) - Tells the story of an exchange of lunchboxes that brings together a single office worker and a housewife. Despite her cold husband, the recipient of the lunchbox appreciates the home-cooked meals, sparking a relationship that makes her reflect on her life priorities.

POOR THINGS (2023) - Tells the story of Emma Baxter (Emma Stone) who is resurrected from the dead by a scientist. Opening a new chapter, Bella begins to think about her position and priorities in life. From someone who has a plain character, then transforms into a rebellious figure who tends to be nonconformist.