Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-short-story-of-the-same-name" theme.

Naoko Kishikawa is a 31 year-old single who works for the undergarment section at a departmental store. She lives with her parents and a younger sister. One day, she meets a Korean photographer, Lee Ji-won. Ji-won's presence gradually changes Naoko and her family.

A hardware store owner takes his family on a Sunday picnic by the river, where he reminisces about a lost love. The day takes a romantic turn when his daughter's fiance seduces their servant girl.

Anne Providence, a female pirate captain, navigates the treacherous waters of the Caribbean in the 18th century. She faces challenges such as betrayal, attempted mutiny, and the constant battle against gender stereotypes. Anne finds love, forms unexpected alliances, and fights for her crew's freedom and her own destiny.

The Murders in the Rue Morgue follows a retired policeman who is forced out of retirement to investigate a string of brutal murders in Paris. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and uncovering the true identity of the killer becomes a race against time. With a mix of gothic mystery and slasher horror, this movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

During World War Two, an American doctor and his team work behind enemy lines in China, fighting against the Japanese army and helping Chinese soldiers. The doctor also gets involved in a love triangle with a Chinese nurse and his wife.

Crime in the Streets is a 1956 film that explores the harsh realities of poverty and gang violence in New York City. The story follows a group of juvenile delinquents who form a street gang, engaging in illegal activities and causing havoc in their neighborhood. The film delves into themes of anger, fear, and the consequences of premeditated murder. It sheds light on the struggles of the working-class residents living in slums and the efforts of a social worker to intervene and bring about change.

Gentleman's Fate is a crime drama film released in 1931. It follows the story of a bootlegger who gets entangled in a web of deception after a dying father reveals a secret. Set in New York City during the prohibition era, the film explores themes of class distinction, murder, and betrayal.

Alan Tanner's new play opens in a week, but Tanner just can't finish the third act. He's retreated to a snowbound cottage to work, but blonde neighbor Pat Quinn wants to play. Producer Arthur Layton sends Alice, Alan's first wife, to help him stick to business. But then Daisy, his second wife, shows up wanting her alimony. Stranded with two wives, a girlfriend, and a jug of applejack, Alan still has to finish his play!