Movies and TvShows featuring "barter-system" theme.

Hirokin, a samurai, seeks revenge against the tyrant who killed his wife and son. He leads a rebellion against the oppressive regime on a desert planet. Along the way, Hirokin trains and becomes a chosen warrior, fighting gladiator battles and facing various challenges.

Hide and Seek (2021) follows a woman who becomes obsessed with finding her missing sister. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers dark secrets and enters a twisted world of psychological horror. With each clue she uncovers, she realizes that she may be in grave danger herself.

Set in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp in Malaya, 'King Rat' follows the story of a con artist who manipulates the camp hierarchy to survive and thrive amidst the harsh conditions. Through his cunning and wit, he forms unexpected alliances and builds a hierarchy of his own. But as the camp faces starvation and the impending Japanese surrender, his skills are put to the ultimate test.

Soldier in the Rain is a comedy-drama film from 1963 that follows the story of two soldiers in the army. The film explores their experiences, including their encounters with a ditzy blonde, their involvement in a feud, and their efforts to manipulate situations for their benefit. Along the way, they face various challenges such as dealing with a heart attack and a false accusation. With an underlying message about friendship and loyalty, Soldier in the Rain delivers a mix of comedy and drama.

When a woman in a small town in Arkansas becomes the recipient of an anonymous gift, chaos ensues as she is faced with a series of unexpected events, including a marriage proposal, a barter system, and a newborn baby. With a humorous and heartwarming storyline, this film explores the dynamics of small-town life and the quirky characters that inhabit it.

The humanitarian aid expedition "Angeles Azules" (Blue Angels), comprising twelve Europeans and six trucks loaded with provisions to alleviate hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa, advances across the continent. As a result of the difficulties the team encounters, disorganization gradually takes over the convoy. Each of the members of the group, little by little, yield to their petty, selfish impulses: violence, power, nostalgia - The breakdown of one of the trucks forces Michele and Nadia to wait at an oasis for the arrival of spare parts. But a starving local tribe settles threateningly near them. The chief of the tribe makes a speech they don't understand, which is followed by a macabre purification ceremony.