1. Put Your Head on My Shoulder (Chinese Series)

Ever since watching A Love So Beautiful, I’ve had a soft spot for C-dramas. This one? So adorably wholesome, it makes your heart smile.

Synopsis:
Si Tu Mo, confused about her future after college, accidentally ends up living with Gu Wei Yi, a genius physics student. Chaos—and chemistry—ensue.
🧪💖 (Source: CDramaBase)

2. A Love So Beautiful (Chinese Series)

This is the drama that stole my heart. Sweet, simple, and packed with sincerity. It’s the kind of show that makes you wish you could relive your high school days—awkward crushes and all.

Synopsis:
Chen Xiao Xi, a bubbly girl, is smitten with her quiet neighbor Jiang Chen. Follow them from high school through adulthood, alongside their lovable group of friends.
(Source: MyDramaList)

3. Crazy Rich Asians

It’s glitzy, over-the-top, but surprisingly heartfelt. Sure, it’s full of designer brands and family drama—but it also speaks about identity, tradition, and the complexity of love.

Synopsis:
Rachel Chu travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend Nick’s family—only to discover he’s Asia’s most eligible (and wealthy) bachelor. Cue fireworks—both literal and emotional.
(Source: IMDb)

4. About Time (Film)

A time travel story with soul. It’s not just a love story—it’s a reminder to live fully, love deeply, and cherish the ordinary moments.

Synopsis:
Tim Lake discovers the men in his family can travel through time. But when he uses it to find love and fix life’s little mishaps, he learns some moments are meant to be lived, not edited.

5. Soul Surfer (Film)

Bethany Hamilton’s true story will move you to tears and then inspire you to get back up. A faith-filled film about purpose, passion, and rising above tragedy.

Synopsis:
Teen surfer Bethany loses her arm in a shark attack but finds strength, courage, and a new meaning in life through her family, faith, and unshakable grit.

6. Facing the Giants (Faith-Based Film)

A raw, emotional story of faith, perseverance, and the kind of victories that don’t always show up on a scoreboard. This is the kind of movie that strengthens your soul.

Synopsis:
A losing coach and his underdog football team must face their own giants—fear, doubt, and failure—to rise above and believe again.

7. Juno (Film)

Witty, raw, and real. A film that doesn’t sugarcoat teen pregnancy, but paints it with honesty and heart.

Synopsis:
When quirky teen Juno gets pregnant, she decides to give the baby up for adoption—only to realize that life, love, and adulthood are way more complicated than she thought.

8. Kung Fu Panda (Animated Film)

This one’s for the whole family—but especially for dreamers and late bloomers. A wise and funny reminder that sometimes the most ordinary can be truly extraordinary.

Synopsis:
Po, a clumsy noodle shop worker with big dreams, is chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior. Now he must train under Master Shifu to defeat the evil Tai Lung.

Bonus Round: Feel-Good Playlist

If movies aren’t quite enough, pair them with this emotional playlist:

• I Didn’t Know My Own Strength – Whitney Houston
• Jesus Take the Wheel – Carrie Underwood
• You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
• Fight Song – Rachel Platten
• Let It Be – The Beatles

No matter what kind of day you’re having, these films and shows are little reminders that stories have power—power to heal, lift, and carry us through.

💬 What’s your favorite go-to movie or show when boredom (or heartache) hits? Drop it in the comments—I’m always looking to add to my list!

With love,
Anj 🎬💫