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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

Kim Dokja, an ordinary office worker, has spent ten years faithfully following the obscure web novel Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World until its final chapter. Suddenly, a mysterious message brings the novel's world to life, plunging reality into an apocalyptic nightmare. As the only person who knows how this new world is destined to end, Kim Dokja uses his complete knowledge of the story to survive. Teaming up with the novel's protagonist, Yoo Joonghyuk, he fights to grow stronger and forge a future that is completely different from the original novel's ending.

Life is Beautiful

Date：9/30

Life Is Beautiful tells the story of Guido, an optimistic Jewish father who, during World War II, does everything he can to shield his young son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp. Pretending that their imprisonment is part of an elaborate game, he tells his son that earning 1,000 points will win him a real tank. Through boundless love, courage, and imagination, Guido creates a beautiful fairy tale to preserve his son's innocence amid the darkest of times.

Cat Kiss

Date：10/14

The story follows Young-hee, a children's fairy tale writer who has been living like a shell of himself since the unexpected death of his wife. Unable to bring himself to enter her art studio, he remains trapped in grief. Everything begins to change when his daughter, In-yi, secretly adopts a kitten. With the encouragement of their cat-loving neighbor, Ro-eun, they transform the studio into a haven for cats. Through the warmth and companionship of their feline friends, the family gradually heals from their loss and learns how to love again.

Cinema Paradiso

Date：10/21

The Italian classic Cinema Paradiso tells the coming-of-age story of Toto, a young boy growing up in Sicily. Through his enduring friendship with the elderly projectionist Alfredo, the bittersweet memory of his first love, and his lifelong passion for cinema, the film traces his emotional journey from leaving home to pursue his dreams to returning years later to confront the past.

Miss Moxy

Date：10/28

A slightly arrogant house cat named Moshi unexpectedly gets lost and is forced to team up with the last companions she would ever choose—a hilariously goofy dog and a worldly, old bird—for an unforgettable adventure. Moshi shares a close bond with her 9-year-old owner, Josie, who secretly brings her along on a holiday to a farm in southern France. However, the farm’s owner, Rita, who initially appears kind and welcoming, is in fact hiding ambitious intentions and ends up imprisoning Moshi in a cellar. While trapped, Moshi manages to convince Brutus, a clumsy Boxer dog, to help her escape. The unlikely trio then sets off on a thrilling escape journey filled with danger, discovery, and unexpected friendship.

Eternity

Date：11/4

Eternity follows Joan, who arrives at a mysterious transit station after dying of cancer. Waiting for her are the two great loves of her life: her husband, Larry, who passed away just a week earlier, and Luke, her first husband, who was killed in the war when they were in their twenties. Faced with an impossible choice, Joan must decide which of the two men she will spend eternity with. Who will she choose?

Petals and Memories

Date：11/18

Based on the Naoki Prize-winning novel by Minato Shukawa, the story is set in an old neighborhood of Osaka, where siblings Toshiki and Fumiko have relied on each other ever since losing their parents. Having promised his late father to always protect his younger sister, Toshiki believes he can finally let go of that responsibility as Fumiko prepares to marry. But just before the wedding, a long-buried secret from Fumiko's past begins to resurface. Since childhood, Fumiko has carried the memories of another woman—as if she were the reincarnation of someone else. Yet these memories are no illusion. A young woman died on the very day Fumiko was born, and it seems her soul was somehow transferred into the newborn child. Twenty-two years later, on the eve of Fumiko's wedding, the truth behind the mystery is finally revealed.

Case 137

Date：11/25

Case 137 is inspired by real events that took place during France's Yellow Vest protests. The story follows Stéphanie, an investigator with the IGPN (the French National Police Inspectorate), who is assigned to examine the case of a young man left permanently disabled after being struck by a riot-control projectile during a demonstration in Paris. As her investigation deepens, Stéphanie finds herself caught between pressure from fellow officers, institutional cover-ups, and the victim's grieving family. Her pursuit of the truth exposes the ethical dilemmas of policing and the deep-rooted flaws within a system fractured by social and political divisions.

Our 30-Minute Sessions

Date：12/2

Aki, the lead vocalist of a band, dreams of performing with his bandmates at a major music festival. But before that dream can come true, he dies in a tragic accident. One year later, Sota, a reserved college student who prefers writing songs alone, stumbles upon a cassette tape Aki left behind. Whenever Sota presses play, he and Aki's spirit switch bodies for 30 minutes. Hoping to fulfill the dream he never had the chance to achieve, Aki asks to borrow Sota's body, and the two begin an unusual life of sharing one body. As Aki watches his bandmates rehearse songs written by Sota and sees his girlfriend, Kana, growing closer to Sota, he is torn by a mix of hope, jealousy, and regret. With time running out, Aki must confront what it truly means to let go and move on.

Super furball and the lying squirrel

Date：12/9

Eleven-year-old Amelia gains the extraordinary ability to transform into a “Super Mouse Hero” after being bitten by her pet guinea pig. With this newfound power, she takes on the responsibility of protecting nature and animals. Her abilities are tied to a special water bottle, but when it falls into the wrong hands, she faces an unprecedented challenge. Along the way, she meets a unique squirrel, and together they join forces to overcome dangers and uncover a larger conspiracy. Through their journey, Amelia gradually comes to understand what it truly means to be a hero.

A Difficult Year

Date：12/16

The Reversed Loser Life follows Albert and Bruno, two debt-ridden spendthrifts drowning in credit card bills. Hoping to score free beer, they join an environmental protest group with no real intention of getting involved. What begins as a scheme to eat and drink for free slowly turns into an unexpected journey as they become entangled in increasingly radical eco-activism. Along the way, they meet a determined female leader with strong convictions, pulling them into a chaotic yet oddly heartfelt mission of “saving the planet while freeloading.” As their plans spiral out of control, the two men are forced to confront whether they are just impostors—or something more.

Elli and Her Monster Team

Date：12/23

Based on the bestselling children’s book by Klaus Baumgart, author of Laura’s Star, the story follows Ellie, a little ghost who sets out to find her missing uncle. Her search leads her to an old amusement park haunted house, where she unexpectedly encounters three reclusive monsters: Martha the Yeti, Rolf the Vampire, and Nuff, a Frankenstein-like creature. Although they are initially wary of Ellie, the group gradually forms a strong bond as they embark on a shared adventure. Together, they take on a powerful swarm of hostile drones in an attempt to rescue her uncle. Along the way, Ellie learns that home is sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

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