Movies and TvShows featuring "barter-system" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.