movies that take place in new york city

Rachel Sheldon's world was turned upside down when she was drugged and woke up in the bed of Barrett York — the most powerful man in the city. When she discovered she was pregnant, Rachel disappeared from the spotlight, determined to raise the child in secrecy. But on the very day she gave birth, Barrett found her. Fiercely independent, Rachel was unlike any woman Barrett had ever met — and he couldn't stay away. As he launched a relentless pursuit, Rachel's hidden identities were revealed one after another, each more surprising than the last. Drawn to her strength, Barrett began to fall — and so did Rachel. Slowly, she opened her heart to the man she had once tried to escape. What had begun as an accident just might have become forever.

Willa, a top student from a small town, is unexpectedly recognized by a wealthy family in the capital. Facing her relatives' schemes and the harassment of her stepsister Yasmin, she remains unfazed,focusing solely on her studies. Seizing every opportunity,she studies relentlessly and ultimately earns a place at a top university, achieving the brilliant life she truly deserves.

Willa, a top student from a small town, is unexpectedly recognized by a wealthy family in the capital. Facing her relatives' schemes and the harassment of her stepsister Yasmin, she remains unfazed,focusing solely on her studies. Seizing every opportunity,she studies relentlessly and ultimately earns a place at a top university, achieving the brilliant life she truly deserves.

After Queenie's parents reclaimed their biological daughter, they cast Queenie out of the house. Beckham's grandmother took her in, offering her a place to stay and arranging for her to work at Beckham's company. As Queenie and Beckham spent time together, they gradually fell in love, while the truth about Queenie's real identity slowly came to light.

Josie is the daughter of Chief Commander Choi, and her husband, Gordon Hodges, hails from the Snoylor tribe. Their marriage was only a ceremonial affair—no formal paperwork was ever signed. Shortly after the wedding, Gordon returned to the military camp, and Josie's pregnancy news was delivered to him by letter. Seven years passed without the couple ever reuniting. That is, until their son, Freddie, cried out, desperate to see his father. Josie, determined to fulfill her son's wish, decided to take him to visit Gordon. But when they arrived at the military camp, Josie was shocked to find that Gordon had remarried. Labelled as a "homewrecker," Josie and her son were brutally beaten. In that desperate moment, Josie shouted her father's name. Her father's men immediately rushed her and her son to the hospital, while he went to seek out the Commander. At the hospital, Gordon's new wife, Claire, feigned stomach pains. Gordon, cold-hearted and furious, dragged the doctor away to attend to Claire instead. Tragically, Freddie died on the operating table. When Josie's parents arrived, Gordon and Claire were thrown into prison. But Gordon escaped, and in a fit of madness, he mercilessly shot and killed Claire's mother, Marsha...

Josie is the daughter of Chief Commander Choi, and her husband, Gordon Hodges, hails from the Snoylor tribe. Their marriage was only a ceremonial affair—no formal paperwork was ever signed. Shortly after the wedding, Gordon returned to the military camp, and Josie's pregnancy news was delivered to him by letter.Seven years passed without the couple ever reuniting. That is, until their son, Freddie, cried out, desperate to see his father.Josie, determined to fulfill her son's wish, decided to take him to visit Gordon. But when they arrived at the military camp, Josie was shocked to find that Gordon had remarried. Labelled as a "homewrecker," Josie and her son were brutally beaten. In that desperate moment, Josie shouted her father's name. Her father's men immediately rushed her and her son to the hospital, while he went to seek out the Commander.At the hospital, Gordon's new wife, Claire, feigned stomach pains. Gordon, cold-hearted and furious, dragged the doctor away to attend to Claire instead. Tragically, Freddie died on the operating table.When Josie's parents arrived, Gordon and Claire were thrown into prison. But Gordon escaped, and in a fit of madness, he mercilessly shot and killed Claire's mother, Marsha...

Raymond Kane, who grew up on the kindness of Dalewood, returns home after achieving success.At the village chief's request, he brings two orphaned villagers, Evan Cross and Chloe Winslow, to the city for treatment of their rare illnesses. He cares for them as his own and spares no expense—but unaware of his sacrifices,they resent him and ultimately betray the one who gave them everything.

Betrayed by her husband and left to die, Stella Culver is reborn at eighteen,vowing to rewrite her fate. Taking another's place, she saves Prince Hudson, unravels court conspiracies, and turns her enemies into laughingstocks. With wit and imperial favor, she exposes lies, survives assassins and coups, and uncovers the prince's hidden brilliance—until love and justice become her greatest triumph.

After divorcing her ex, Selene Glenn is forced to marry a man in a coma—unaware he is Andrew Blanc, the city’s richest man. She cares for him while working at his mall to earn a living. One day, she accidentally soils a customer's shoes. Seeing her mistreated, Andrew steps in, promotes her, and lets her shine in her true talent.

Charles Levi becomes a vegetable after an accident, forcing Daisy Greg to marry Charles in place of her sister Ina Greg. On the eve of their wedding, Daisy learns that her mother's death was caused by Ina and vows to seek revenge by assuming Mrs. Levi's identity. However, on the first night of their marriage, Charles suddenly awakens, only to fall into a critical condition afterwards... Daisy is then driven out as if she's a jinx.

In the previous life, Jonathan Shane gave his all for his family. However, he was framed by his adopted brother Jacob, put in jail, abandoned by his family, and died with regrets in the end. This time, he refused to take the blame for Jacob and revealed the truth of the hit-and-run, but his mom and sisters still took Jacob's side. So, Jonathan chose to cut ties with his family and decided to take back what had been stolen from him.

After a one-night encounter with Hanks Morris, the richest man in Javenford, Harley Scott ended up behind bars. Ten months later,she gave birth to a son and begged her sister, Sherry Scott,to deliver the child to Hanks. Upon receiving the baby,Hanks uncovered the tragic past of Harley. After her release from prison,Hanks somehow cherished her dearly, and together they joined hands to put their enemies in their place and strode toward a happy future.

Orphan Sierra Lowell is suddenly found by her divorced parents who were "dead for over a decade." To investigate the truth behind her childhood abduction, she goes undercover and follows her mother into the wealthy Reid family mansion. As her disguises fall away, the Reid family members who once looked down on her gradually become her loyal followers. Meanwhile, she finds true love with Philip Harper, one of the city's most powerful elites.

University student Rachel met city tycoon Connor while working part-time as a massage therapist to earn money for her mother's medical expenses, leading to a one-night stand. Later, at school, Connor discovered that Rachel was his student, and he helped her multiple times when she faced challenges from her aunt. Their relationship deepened despite various obstacles, and eventually, Connor married her. Rachel became pregnant, and they found happiness together.

Raised by the Yoners, Autumn discovers she's not their biological child but the heiress of the prestigious Yale family. The real Yoner daughter, Vivian, now a destitute beggar, is manipulated by a vengeful former housekeeper to disgrace the Yoners. When Autumn is betrayed and confined by her adoptive parents, Xenith Yale emerges, offering support and encouragement. Together they unravel the conspiracy, restoring Autumn's rightful place and finding love amidst turmoil, while Vivian and her accomplice face their comeuppance.

James Grant was kidnapped when he was a kid and stayed ten years in the orphanage. When he finally found his family, his family made him take the blame for illegally running a casino, instead of his adopted brother, Yale. During the days in jail, James met the Card King, Jack Warren. Jack taught James all his gambling skills and asked James to use these skills against gambling. After getting out of jail, James decided to take revenge and protect his friends from the orphanage.

Fifteen years ago, Molly was rescued and adopted by Mrs. Shane. To repay Mrs. Shane's kindness, Molly, now the Supreme Lord, had quietly supported the Shanes for years—helping her eldest brother become the richest man in Waterfall City, assisting her second brother in earning the title of War God, and aiding her third brother in becoming a legendary doctor. However, on the very day that the true daughter of the family, Fiona, returned, Molly discovered that all her sacrifices had been in vain.

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…