The Big Valley is a TV show set in the Reconstruction era, specifically the 1870s, in California. It revolves around the Barkley family, particularly Victoria Barkley, a strong and independent rancher. She faces various challenges and battles against greedy businessmen, land-grabbers, and dangerous outlaws. With her resourcefulness and determination, Victoria fights for justice and protects her family and their valuable land in the San Joaquin Valley.
One Tree Hill is a TV show that follows the lives of two half-brothers, Lucas and Nathan, who compete on the basketball team and navigate through various personal and professional challenges. The show explores themes of family relationships, love, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.
Set in the fictional street of Oil Drum Lane in West London, Steptoe and Son follows the lives of Harold Steptoe, a world war two veteran and his father Albert, an old clothesman. The show explores their love-hate relationship, business struggles, and their working-class lifestyle in squalor. With a dark and melancholic tone, Steptoe and Son became a classic British comedy.
A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.
In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.
The movie explores the scandalous life of Lady Seymour Worsley, a British noblewoman in the 18th century. It delves into her troubled marriage, elopement, multiple lovers, and the court trial that followed her elopement. Based on a book, the movie portrays her fight for compensation and justice against her husband, a military officer and member of parliament. The story is told in flashback, highlighting her journey through love, betrayal, and the pursuit of independence.
The Insect Woman follows the life of Tome Matsuki, a woman who experiences various hardships and challenges throughout different periods of Japanese history, including the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s. From sexual harassment to prostitution, Tome faces the difficulties of being a woman in a patriarchal society. The film explores themes of loss, adultery, religion, and poverty as it spans multiple generations.
In colonial-era South America, a magistrate named Don Diego de Zama is waiting for a letter from the King that will grant him a transfer to a better post. As time passes and the letter never arrives, Zama becomes increasingly desperate and must navigate the political and social dynamics of the outpost while dealing with his own loneliness and personal frustrations.
The First Beautiful Thing follows the life of a mother, Anna, and her two children, Bruno and Valeria, from the 1970s to the present day. The story is told through a nonlinear timeline, showcasing key moments in their lives. Through ups and downs, laughter and tears, Anna's love and guidance shape her children into who they become. This heartwarming film explores themes of family, love, and the beauty found in everyday moments.
After his daughter is kidnapped, a single father teams up with a military captain to infiltrate a dangerous gang and rescue her. Along the way, they face horrors and challenges in a dystopian citadel.
Shadow of the Sword is set in 16th-century Tyrol, where a heretic monk becomes the target of religious persecution. He fights against the injustice, facing torture, book burnings, and being accused of witchcraft. The film explores themes of faith, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, as the protagonist struggles to survive in a time of religious fanaticism.
In the Holy Roman Empire during the 15th century, a royal siren finds herself entangled in a web of politics, religion, and forbidden love. She must navigate through forced marriages, executions, and the corrupt Catholic Church to protect herself and those she cares about.
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Story of a revolt against England in 1830s Canada.
Violette is a biographical drama that follows the life of French writer Violette Leduc. The film explores her struggles with writing, her search for freedom, and her relationships with various men. It delves into themes of lesbianism, infidelity, and the challenges faced by strong female characters. Violette's story is set in post-World War II France and showcases her journey towards self-discovery and finding her voice as a writer.
Character follows the story of a self-taught lawyer who is determined to bring justice to a crime-ridden city. He faces numerous challenges, including gunfights, street shootouts, and police shootouts. Along the way, he navigates complex relationships, including his fiance-fiancee relationship, and encounters various characters such as police officers, lawyers, and bailiffs. The movie explores the themes of law, theft, and mentorship, as the protagonist strives to make a difference in the community.
Xenia follows the journey of a 16-year-old gay teenager, Dany, as he navigates life in Greece after the death of his mother. Alongside his older brother, Odysseas, they search for their missing father and face various challenges such as homophobia, xenophobia, and the struggle to find their place in society. Through their hardships, they form a bond and discover the power of acceptance and love.
A virtuous Spanish princess becomes queen of Portugal, and soon is affected by the social struggles and the reckless fight to power between the king's faction and that of his son's.