Amélie
Amélie Poulain, a whimsical and imaginative young waitress in Montmartre, Paris, has a unique and somewhat isolated upbringing, leading her to observe the world and its eccentricities from a distance. After discovering an old tin box of childhood treasures hidden in her apartment wall, she anonymously returns it to its aging owner, witnessing his profound joy. This experience inspires Amélie to dedicate her life to subtly orchestrating happiness for those around her, employing elaborate, often anonymous schemes to improve their lives or, in some cases, deliver well-deserved comeuppance. Amidst her secret missions, which involve her father, a hypochondriac neighbor, and a grocery store bully, she encounters Nino Quincampoix, a quirky collector of discarded photo booth pictures. Fascinated by Nino, Amélie embarks on an elaborate game of cat and mouse, leaving him clues and riddles to draw him closer, all while battling her own shyness and fear of direct romantic engagement. Through her intricate plan, aided by the wise and frail "Glass Man" neighbor, she eventually allows Nino to find her, and the two kindred spirits finally connect, finding love in their shared unique perspective of the world.