Not looking for a relationship -- just for the feeling of being known. These films are full of that. Human connection that is not romantic, company that asks nothing, presence that makes the room feel less empty.
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Presence without plot
At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.
The connection here is not romantic. It is just human. That is exactly what this state needs.
Presence without plot
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Presence without plot
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Human warmth without romance
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Human warmth without romance
Presence without plot
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
The connection here is not romantic. It is just human. That is exactly what this state needs.
Presence without plot
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
The connection here is not romantic. It is just human. That is exactly what this state needs.
Presence without plot
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.
The connection here is not romantic. It is just human. That is exactly what this state needs.
Presence without plot
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Presence without plot
Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.
Full of the kind of presence that makes a room feel different. No love plot required.
Human warmth without romance
The right film for the right state is a specific thing. These are specific.