
In a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic-like beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane after she awakens from a strange dream and finds herself hatching from a massive cocoon. With no memories of her previous life, Rakka struggles to adjust to her new surroundings, however, burning questions remain in the back of her mind. What are Haibane and what is their purpose? What lies beyond the huge, forbidden town walls? Thus Rakka begins her wistful journey of self-discovery and wonderment. Contains all 4 volumes.
Dewey Finn (Jack Black) is a guitar-playing rock star who has just been fired from his band. Thought to be a little too greedy for the spotlight the other members decide that they have had enough. Down and depressed, Dewey poses as a substitute teacher in a 4th grade class. After realizing they have an interest in music, he prepares to mould them into a high-voltage rock band. Their young lives may never be the same again...
Set in 16th Century India, Prince Ravi (Guru Dutt) lives with his mother the Queen, in Malabar. The royal family has been reduced to mere figureheads and the Portuguese traders essentially rule the state. Nisha (Geeta Bali) is the daughter of a revolutionary who, along with her father, is arrested by the Portuguese and sold as slaves on a ship. After witnessing the killing of her father, Nisha becomes a revolutionary herself, fights the Portuguese and takes over the ship.
Wonderful romantic story based upon the novel Remembrance by Shi Bao. City businessman Luo Yusheng returns home to his childhood village in the north of China for the funeral of his father, the village teacher. His elderly mother insists that all the traditional burial customs must be observed even though times have changed. Luo realises that he will never persuade her to change her mind and begins to reminisce about the stories of his parents courtship. Their remarkable story is told in flashback.
Take a look into the world of three of the most successful Australian ballerinas. Lucette Aldous, Marilyn Jones and Marilyn Rowe were the star performers during the golden years of the Australian Ballet in the 1970's. Includes footage of the three dancers in some of their most famous performances along with interviews with the girls themselves as they talk about their remarkable careers.
Tongan Ninja is an orphaned ninjitsu fighter from the Kingdom of Tonga. His challenge is to save Miss Lee and her restaurant from the evil Mr Big. He must fight a group of baddies, including: Gun Man, Knife Man, Henchman, Chef Guy, Asian Sidekick and finally Action Fighter.
The World of Quest: The Quest Begins
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry: It's a Busy, Busy Day!
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