Movies and TvShows featuring "bar-hostess" theme.

In the small town, a mother goes to extreme lengths to protect her mentally disabled son, leading to a string of murders. As the investigation unfolds, the truth behind her actions slowly comes to light.

Set in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, the film follows a Taiwanese immigrant who becomes entangled with a powerful criminal syndicate. As he navigates the seedy underworld of the city, he must confront violence, betrayal, and the harsh realities of his new life.

A renowned painter's life takes a turn for the worse when he is caught up in a tabloid scandal, leading to a lawsuit and a trial. As the truth is revealed, he must confront his own disgrace and the consequences of his actions.

Machine Gun McCain is a 1969 action crime drama film about a former convict who seeks revenge against the Mob for the death of his wife. He plans a daring casino heist while being pursued by the police and the Mob.

Set in post-World War II Germany, 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' follows the story of Maria Braun, a strong-willed German woman who navigates through the challenges of the black market, an interracial relationship, and her own personal ambition. As she builds a new life for herself amidst the rubble of war, Maria's journey is marked by infidelity, political turmoil, and the pursuit of success in a male-dominated society.

After her husband's death, a middle-aged widow in Tokyo becomes a bar hostess to pay off her debts and support her family. She faces the challenges of dealing with drunken patrons, managing relationships with multiple suitors, and navigating the complex world of Ginza's nightlife.

Last Life in the Universe (2003) is a Japanese movie about a lonely librarian living in Bangkok who is forced to confront his solitude when he meets a mysterious woman. The movie explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and the search for connection.

A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.

In 'En même temps', two mayors of small French towns with opposing political views find themselves physically stuck together after a feminist activist glues them. As they try to untangle the mess, they are forced to confront their differences and work towards a common goal of economic development and ecological sustainability.

Set in a Shinjuku bathhouse brothel, the film uncovers the sexual eccentricities of everyday people. Focusing on three female sex workers, the colorful, unpredictable look into the hidden underbelly of Japanese nightlife is playful but also unafraid to explore the darker sides of the business. The fleeting nature of relationships in such an environment and the consequences of toying with feelings are presented with a melancholy tinge.

In late 90s Osaka, three people from various walks of life meet by chance. They team up to orchestrate a complex financial con targeting crooked businessmen in an attempt to solve their respective financial woes.

Goodbye South, Goodbye follows the lives of several characters involved in criminal activities in Taiwan. The film explores themes of corruption, violence, and the impact of modernization on traditional values. The plot revolves around a group of petty criminals who are constantly trying to scam and exploit others. As they navigate the neon-lit streets of Taipei, they find themselves caught up in a web of betrayal and deceit. Through their journey, the film explores the dark underbelly of Taiwanese society and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

A young man suspects his father's suicide was actually a murder committed by gangsters. Using his expertise in martial arts, he gets himself hired by the gangsters who he suspects are responsible for his father's death.

A surprising and humanistic drama that questions the meaning of happiness through the strange fate of one man who caused an accident. One night, a taciturn and clumsy man working at a scrap iron factory in the suburbs of Tokyo, causes an irreparable accident with his colleague. The two try to hide the incident but the man’s fate takes a turn for the worse and his colleague and family are faced with threats to their survival. A psychologial thriller that reveals the ills of Japanese society along with the darknesses of the human heart based on a script full of surprises written by the director Dai Sakō. Tomomitsu Adachi, who plays the lead role, exudes an eerie charm, and is flanked by many of Japan's best supporting actors such as Yutaka Matsushige and Shohei Uno.

Black Test Car follows a war veteran turned businessman who gets caught up in a web of corporate intrigue and espionage. As he navigates through the dangerous world of corporate greed and betrayal, he discovers dark secrets and must find a way to expose the truth before it's too late. Along the way, he encounters spies, car crashes, and a conspiracy that leads all the way to Manchuria.

A schoolgirl goes from braids to bouffant when her mother makes her a bar hostess/prostitute. She cures impotence for Professor Lee and becomes his concubine. His entrepreneurial wife is initially shocked but soon accepts the arrangement and even gives the girl an allowance.

A widower forces his three beautiful daughters to work in his seedy bar and must do what they are told no matter what. The film features Lin Chen-chi who had just starred in Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold.

In the Darkness of the Night follows the harrowing journey of a dysfunctional family involved in the mafia, where secrets, betrayal, and tragedy intertwine. The story revolves around the haunting themes of father-daughter incest, white slavery, and murder, culminating in a Greek tragedy-like climax. Set against a backdrop of bar hostesses, night life, and the dark underbelly of a city, the film delves into the depths of human nature and the consequences of one's actions.

Sadistic twist on the "Mad Scientist" tale.

Masaaki Kagari (Akira Kobayashi) is the recruiter and protector of hostesses at the Club Rose. One day he visits Club Aron, to complain about attempts to lure hostesses from Club Rose. Aron's madam Hisayo reminds him of a tragic experience five years before, when a lovely girl named Kumi committed double suicide with a man in a hotel. For Aron's madam is Kumi's elder sister. Kagari's friend Hayazaki introduces him to Chie, the young sister of the man who died with Kumi, who has come to Tokyo to learn the truth about her brother's death. Kagari sends them both away. But he continues to be haunted by the warmed-over memories. When Club Aron is found selling bootleg whisky Kagari learns that Hisayo has been a tool in the hands of the Akune group who are also responsible for trying to steal his girls, and that Fujikura, the public prosecutor who presided over the case of Kumi's death and ruled it suicide, is now the personal lawyer of the Akune group...