During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl named Chihiro wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits. In this mysterious world, humans are transformed into beasts. To save her parents who have turned into pigs, Chihiro must work at a bathhouse and navigate through various challenges and encounters. Along the way, she learns about personal growth, friendship, and the power of determination.
Just Between Lovers is a Korean TV show that follows the lives of two individuals, Lee Kang-doo and Ha Moon-soo, who are brought together by a tragic accident. Both have experienced trauma and loss in their lives, and they find solace and healing in each other. As they navigate their way through their own personal demons and struggles, they discover love and hope in unexpected places.
The Roman architect Lucius is transported through time to modern-day Japan, where he learns about Japanese bathhouses and uses this to his gain back home.
The world-famous woodblock artist Hokusai (1760-1849), a widower in need of a steady income, lives with his daughter Oei in the house of his friend Bakin.
In Sex and Fury, a woman named Ocho seeks revenge against the Yakuza for killing her father. Along the way, she becomes involved in a web of violence, betrayal, and eroticism.
Steam: The Turkish Bath follows the journey of an Italian man who inherits a Turkish bath in Istanbul. As he immerses himself in the rich bathhouse culture, he discovers a world of love, passion, and hidden desires. Caught in a love triangle and faced with the unfaithfulness of his wife, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal liberation. Set against the backdrop of a changing Turkey, this sensual drama explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the complexities of human relationships.
Deep End is a coming-of-age film set in London during the swinging sixties. It follows the story of a teenager who becomes infatuated with an older woman who works at the local swimming pool. As his obsession grows, he becomes involved in a series of events that lead to tragedy.
Sakuran (2006) takes us on a mesmerizing exploration of the lives of geishas and courtesans in Edo-era Japan. The story revolves around a young girl named Kiyoha, who is sold to a brothel at a young age and rises through the ranks to become a top-ranking courtesan. As she navigates the complex world of tea houses, banquets, and cat fights, Kiyoha must confront her own desires and search for love amidst a society that objectifies and commodifies women.
Street of Shame tells the story of women working in a brothel in post-war Japan, highlighting the desperate conditions they face, their struggles with poverty, and their hopes for a better life. The film explores themes of shame, despair, and survival in a society recovering from the ravages of war.
Lucius, an architect in ancient Rome, discovers a time portal that transports him to modern-day Japan. There, he becomes inspired by the country's advanced bathhouse culture and brings back ideas to improve the public baths of ancient Rome.
Kumokiri Nizaemon, a former samurai warrior, has abandoned his class to become the leader of a gang of thieves. He leads his outlaws in an attempt to rob the castle of his former clan.
When a failed actor discovers the hidden key to a successful life, he unwittingly gets involved in a web of deception, mistaken identity, and criminal activities. As he tries to navigate through this chaos, he finds love and learns that sometimes things aren't what they seem.
Midaq Alley is a story of love, betrayal, and desire set in the vibrant streets of Mexico City. It explores the lives of different characters, including a prostitute, a neighborhood pimp, and a young woman caught in a mother-daughter romantic rivalry. As their lives intertwine, they navigate the complexities of relationships, societal norms, and their own desires.
Shower is a comedy-drama film that takes place in a bathhouse in modern-day Beijing. The story centers around a traditional bathhouse and its owner, who is struggling to keep the business afloat. The arrival of his younger son, who left home years ago and became a successful businessman, brings hope and new life to the bathhouse. The film explores themes of family, tradition, and the clash between modernity and tradition.
After striking gold in Alaska, a man returns to San Francisco to claim his bride, only to discover she is engaged to someone else. With the help of his buddy and a dance hall hostess, he hatches a plan to win her back.
Halim and Mina, owners of a traditional caftan store in a Moroccan medina, hire a talented young apprentice. Mina realizes her husband's attraction to the apprentice and their relationship is tested.
In Thermae Romae II, Lucius, a Roman architect, discovers a time-traveling bath and continues his hilarious and bizarre journey through different eras of Japan, while trying to adapt to the modern world. Faced with new challenges and heartwarming encounters, Lucius still finds a way to appreciate the wonders of public baths and bring a taste of the ancient Roman Empire to the present day.
Set in early-2000s SoCal, Smoking Tigers follows a Korean American girl as she navigates derision and growing tensions while balancing the duality of her low-income family and wealthy, elite high school environment.
The Accidental Spy follows the story of a salesman who becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal organization after uncovering a drug dealer's plot. With his unlikely skills and comedic charm, he must navigate the criminal underworld to bring the culprits to justice.
After her ex-lover is murdered, a woman goes on a revenge spree, taking down the rapist responsible and his criminal associates.