Movies and TvShows featuring "child-labour" theme.
In a failed climate change experiment, all life on Earth is extinguished, except for the survivors aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. The survivors are divided into a new class system, with the elites residing in the front cars and the lower class living in squalid conditions at the tail. Curtis Everett leads a rebellion from the tail to the front of the train, fighting against the oppressive system and discovering the dark secrets of the train's creator. The rebellion culminates in an explosive battle that derails the train, allowing the survivors to see the existence of life outside.
A quiet pawnshop owner with a painful past becomes embroiled in a violent drug trafficking ring when his only friend, a young girl, is kidnapped. With his deadly skills, he must navigate through the criminal underworld of Seoul to save her and seek revenge.
In a not-so-distant future, tech giant Pegazus offers couples the opportunity to share their pregnancies via detachable artificial wombs or pods. Rachel, a rising tech company executive, and Alvy, a botanist, embark on a wild ride to parenthood in this world where AI and technology have surpassed nature.
Shu is from Datania, a country that makes young children work. He and his friends were trying to escape when they met the Returners. The Returners are some kind of rebels to Datania. Shu goes with the Returners to fight Zero, Nines, and his men who are after DT, a special substance inside humans.
Oliver Twist is a young orphan boy who escapes from a life of child labor and abuse in an orphanage. He inadvertently becomes a member of a pickpocket gang led by the notorious Fagin. As Oliver tries to find a sense of belonging, he encounters danger, adventure, and unexpected friendships.
Stanley, a working child in an elementary school, faces hunger and a lack of lunchbox. He builds a special bond with his teacher and friends over food.
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World is a documentary film that explores the life of Björn Andrésen, who rose to fame as a child star after starring in the film Death in Venice. The film delves into his experiences in the film industry, his struggles with exploitation, and the impact it had on his life. It also explores themes of beauty, loneliness, and the dark side of fame.
A man is coerced into becoming a getaway driver for a stranger holding him at gunpoint. As they embark on a journey, the man realizes that he is in a perilous cat and mouse game where nothing is what it appears to be.
Three working-class teenage girls in a port city in Bangladesh escape daily hardships and stifling family lives by riding waves on their surfboards and grabbing hold of the fleeting and thrilling sense of freedom that brings.
A Mexican teenager whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are disrupted when his mother dies. He's smuggled across the border with the promise of a better life but is instead sold to a sweatshop in downtown LA.
Prophet's Prey is a chilling documentary that delves into the disturbing practices of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by the charismatic but dangerous figure, Warren Jeffs. The film follows the accounts of former members as they recount tales of abuse, polygamy, child marriages, and the manipulative tactics used to control and isolate the community. It sheds light on the harrowing experiences of those who managed to escape the clutches of this oppressive cult.
The series focuses on the search of a young woman for her lost son. After discovering that her child may be living at an orphanage, she goes there under the alter ego of a humorous and magical nanny figure, touching and changing their lives.
The Corporation is a thought-provoking documentary that analyzes the power and influence of corporations. Through interviews and archival footage, it explores various aspects such as corporate crimes, advertising strategies, political lobbying, environmental activism, and the impact on society.
A 10-year-old Bruce Lee stars as Kid Cheung, an orphan boy who sells comics in a little stall in the slums to survive. He and his two siblings are looked after by his Uncle Ho, a teacher. When the wealthy Hung Pak-ho surveys the slums to build a school for orphans, he is robbed by the vicious Blade Lee and his gang. Cheung helps Blade Lee escape and earns his friendship, but Uncle Ho convinces him to return the gold necklace Lee stole. Hung rewards Ho by hiring him as his private secretary.
The classic tale of David Copperfield's life is brought to the screen in this faithful and entertaining animated feature for your kids and family.
The Dark Side of Chocolate is a powerful documentary that exposes the exploitation and forced labor within the chocolate industry. It focuses on the ethical issues surrounding child labor and human trafficking in the cocoa plantations of Ivory Coast and other West African countries. Through hidden camera footage and interviews with escaped slaves and activists, the film reveals the corrupt system and corporate greed that perpetuate this modern-day slave trade.
After his release from prison, Allal demands his share of a theft he committed in his youth with Mehdi Hamzaoui, who lives a double life through two different personalities: Mehdi, as well as Basttouf, who practices begging. A strong conflict erupts between the two of them that will turn their lives upside down.
Sun Children tells the story of a group of street children in Tehran who are forced to work in order to support their families. They embark on a dangerous mission to find a hidden treasure that could change their lives. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and encounters that test their determination and resilience.
A Time for Drunken Horses (2000) tells the story of a Kurdish family living in war-torn Iran. The film follows the struggles of a group of orphaned siblings as they try to survive in a harsh environment. With poverty, illness, and the ongoing war, their lives are filled with hardship and tragedy.
Harami (2020) is a movie centered around the life of a young pickpocket who navigates the challenges of urbanization and social criticism. As a child growing up in a city plagued by crime, he becomes entangled in the world of pickpocketing and illegal activities. The movie explores themes of child labor, coming-of-age, human rights, and the harsh realities of urban life through the eyes of the protagonist.