short film about bullied high schooler directed 2018-2020 asian director Movies & TV Series

An immortal was tricked before his death into marrying a foolish granddaughter of a powerful family. Initially, he planned to ignore her, but he soon discovered that her unique bloodline was essential to his cultivation. Reluctantly, he decided to secretly protect her. The female lead was once infamous as the "madwoman" of her family, known for her violent and unpredictable personality, as well as her unfathomable skills in poison. However, when faced with her savior, she chose to hide her true self, pretending to be an obedient and gentle girl by his side. Yet, her younger sister, driven by greed for the family fortune, relentlessly bullied and oppressed her. Forced into a corner, the female lead had no choice but to transform into a ruthless figure in the shadows, hiding her true nature from her savior as she navigated the challenges and dangers that surrounded them.

Medical student Chloe accidentally saves a billionaire, Alaric Lawson, resulting in an unexpected pregnancy. He finds her and insists on marriage, showering her with devotion. But navigating his wealthy family brings jealousy, schemes, and a long-lost uncle. Can their contract marriage blossom into true love against all odds?

A modern female doctor unexpectedly travels back in time to become Elara, second daughter of the disgraced Blair family. To save her family, she disguises herself as a man and becomes the close servant of the war god, Noah Croft. Using her talents and modern medical knowledge, Elara repeatedly saves lives in times of crisis. Noah develops feelings for her but struggles with his perception of her gender until her true identity is revealed. Then, together, they overcome challenges and forge a magical romance that transcends time.

Betrayed by the Emperor, Leon Thorne, the Prince Regent of the Solarian Empire, reincarnates as a timid high schooler. Shedding his cowardly shell, he crushes the bully Chad Keller and meets Elise Mercer, a classmate identical to his past-life fiancee. After destroying her cursed necklace to dispel its dark magic, he settles the debts of his gambling brother, Jared Thorne. When the Sanctum, including Dexter Cross, targets the Mercer fortune, Leon unleashes his Prime Grandmaster powers. He obliterates their assassins, dismantles the syndicate, and wins the loyalty of Riverton's wealthiest man, Edward Langdon, ultimately redeeming his past regrets.

To save her sick daughter, desperate single mom Elise Chandler spends a fateful night with her drugged benefactor, CEO Nathaniel Reed. But when her greedy family steals the lifesaving money and she discovers she is pregnant, Elise hits rock bottom. Cornered at the hospital by her degenerate gambler ex-husband and terrible parents, Nathaniel swoops in, knocking the trash out with one punch and paying all her bills. Learning the truth, he publicly declares that the baby she is carrying is his! Watch as he fiercely defends her, crushing the scumbags, and keeping the mother and daughter under his wing with endless love, turning a debt of gratitude into a match made in heaven.

Years ago, I had a one-night stand, and ended up pregnant! However, after giving birth, my baby was taken away from me... Now, I return to the country, and accidentally meet my child and his father! Once, I protected my child from danger, and they started calling me lifesaver. I didn't know, my child has started to be skeptical of my identity since our first encounter! He insists that he should be calling me mommy, and his dad should be calling me his wife.

A rural girl who sells pork unexpectedly meets a secretive billionaire CEO. They have a whirlwind marriage, and their feelings gradually deepen. However, when his first love appears, cracks start to form between them, and billionaire's true identity becomes a ticking time bomb for their marriage.

A man repeatedly sits on the same chair, each time more weary than before, until it becomes clear that life itself is wasted in the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

She is a gifted young chef but overlooked by her family due to being a girl. Undeterred, she becomes a renowned chef through self-learning and secret mentorship. After leaving home, she is mentored by a culinary master and rises to the top. Returning to help her family in crisis, she is rejected by her relatives for being a woman. To prove her worth, she holds a grand feast, only to face challenges and provocations from foreign rivals, leading to a battle for honor that will determine her fate, her family’s legacy, and the country’s pride.

Betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend, Ruby falls into an infinite flow of instances and awakens as a Siren. With her deadly allure, she doesn't just escape. She claims four instance bosses for herself. As darkness consumes the world, Ruby and her four kings stand against the chaos.

Hannah gave up everything for her fiancé, only to be brutally betrayed and abandoned in the States. Desperate to stay, she flash-married Alex, the "street thug" she accidentally saved with a single kiss during his escape. Passion ignites as Alex shields her from her vengeful ex and every threat. As their new life unfolds, Hannah starts to realize Alex might be more than just a street stranger...