Movies and TvShows featuring "civil-servant" theme.

Follows a successful lawyer who has everything, but who is plagued by a family curse, and turns out that the one who holds the secret to breaking it is the seemingly ordinary civil servant.

The City Hall is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Kim Sun-ah and Cha Seung-won. It aired on SBS from April 29 to July 2, 2009 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. Written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Shin Woo-chul, the story revolves around a low-ranking government clerk who becomes the youngest mayor of the fictional Inju City, and her romance with an ambitious and cynical deputy mayor. The drama series also marked movie star Cha Seung-won's return to the small screen after a six-year absence.

Ko Sang-Sik is in his 40's and still single. He works as the environmental facility section chief at city hall. Ko Sang-Sik becomes involved with Kang Min-Joo. She is also in her 40's and still single. She works as a PD at a broadcasting station.

Indian Summers is a TV show that takes place in the summer of 1932 during the final few months of British colonial rule in India. The series follows a group of people living in Simla, a picturesque hill station and the summer capital of British India. The show explores various themes like illicit affairs, abusive relationships, class differences, and the impact of the British Empire on Indian society. It also delves into the social and political tensions of the time, including the struggles for Indian independence. Indian Summers provides a captivating exploration of the complexities and conflicts of a society in transition.

Kenzaburo Tondabayashi, a 52-year-old diligent public employee, died after a traffic incident… Or that was what’s supposed to happen. When he wakes up, he finds himself reincarnated as a character from the world of the Otome game that his daughter loves, “Magical Academy Love & Beast”. He is reincarnated as Grace Auvergne, the villainess who obstructs the love life of the game’s protagonist, Anna Doll. And so, Grace Kenzaburo tries to act like a villainess just like how the original Grace was. However, due to his life experience, he views Anna through the eyes of a parent and gives her advice. Along with his “Elegant Cheat” which translates his plebeian manner into something elegant, he inadvertently raises his popularity and raises the flags of the capture targets. The weapon you need to survive in another world is not swords or magic, but the Old Man Skill that one has cultivated through living in society!

The Thick of It is a hilarious mockumentary series that takes a satirical look at the British government and the absurdities of politics. Set in the fictional Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship, the show follows the lives of politicians and civil servants as they navigate the world of spin doctors, public inquiries, and general elections. Filled with witty dialogue and brilliant performances, The Thick of It is a must-watch for fans of political humor and British comedy.

Yes Minister is a hilarious comedy that follows the political escapades of a government minister who constantly finds himself at odds with the bureaucracy surrounding him. Through witty dialogue and clever plot twists, the show provides a satirical commentary on British politics and civil service.

Ikiru follows the story of Kanji Watanabe, a government official who is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Realizing that he has limited time left to live, Watanabe embarks on a quest to find meaning in his life. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of making a positive impact on others and finding happiness in the small moments. This poignant drama explores themes of mortality, loneliness, and the search for purpose.

Imagine if three people suddenly found themselves as civil servants of the city Mitsuba. What sort of personalities and drives would they have to push them to seek out such careers? Lucy Yamagami, a serious young woman assigned to the Welfare Administrative Section, intends to use the job as a means of settling a vendetta against another civil servant. Yutaka Hasebe, a flirtatious young man assigned to the First Section of the Welfare Department, intends to slack off whenever he can and have a good time. And Saya Miyoshi, a college graduate assigned to the Second Section of the Welfare Department, intends to simply get through the first job she's had in her life as best she can. Servant x Service follows these three newcomers starting their jobs as government employees under their supervisor, Taishi Ichimiya, who is utterly clueless about how to direct them—despite having worked there for the last eight years. Nevertheless, he welcomes them as fellow civil servants and encourages them to work themselves like dogs for the sake of the citizens. We follow their day-to-day lives as they experience the rigors of government employment, including dealing with regulations, office romances, paperwork, and being the nearest punching bags when citizens need something to complain about.

The Buddha of Suburbia follows the journey of a teenager named Karim as he navigates his way through his identity and sexuality in a suburban setting. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show delves into themes of family relationships, drug use, and the clash of cultures. With elements of satire and comedy, it offers a unique perspective on suburban life.

Jersey Girl tells the story of a widowed father who struggles to balance his career and raise his young daughter, until a chance encounter with a woman gives him a second chance at love. Set in New Jersey, the movie explores themes of family, loss, and finding happiness.

In a dystopian future, a bureaucrat named Sam Lowry becomes entangled in a web of government corruption and terrorism as he tries to find the woman he dreams about. With frequent terrorist bombings and a stifling bureaucracy, Sam must navigate a dangerous world to uncover the truth.

Mafia Only Kills in Summer is a comedy-drama TV show set in 1979 Sicily. It follows the story of a teenage girl navigating through the challenges of growing up in a society dominated by the mafia. She experiences the complexities of family relationships, friendship, love, and temptation while also witnessing the corrupt and dark side of the mafia and government.

Amid their parents’ divorce, three sisters are plunged into uncertainty when their mother is murdered and the family is cast under a cloud of suspicion.

In Traitors (2019), a young woman working for the civil service in post-war London is approached by the American CIA to work as a spy. As she becomes entangled in a web of espionage and hidden agendas, she must navigate the complex world of British politics and the remnants of a strained aristocratic family while trying to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Traitors explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifices.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a horror/sci-fi movie from 1978. Set in San Francisco, it follows a group of people who discover that aliens are replacing humans with emotionless duplicates created from seed pods. As the invasion spreads, they must find a way to stay awake and evade the aliens, as falling asleep allows them to be duplicated as well. The movie explores themes of paranoia, loss of identity, and the struggle for survival.

The Far Pavilions is a thrilling miniseries set in 19th-century India, following the life of Ashton Pelham-Martyn. After being orphaned at a young age, Ashton is raised by an Indian woman and becomes deeply connected to the country. His journey is filled with love, betrayal, and a clash of cultures as he navigates the complexities of British imperialism in India.

Aiba Soichiro works in the tax department at city hall. His job is to get people to pay taxes that are past due. For that, he evaluates their financial situation and visits their home. Sometimes, he seizes their property and urges them to pay their tax. While dealing with tax issues, he approaches them with his heart and tries to find ways to help them. Soichiro Aiba used to be a bureaucrat in the Ministry of Finance, but for some reason, he quit his job there and began working as a tax collector.

Liberty Street was a Canadian drama television series, which aired on CBC Television in 1995. Produced by Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler, the team behind the long-running Degrassi series of television shows, Liberty Street was an attempt to create a similar series depicting the lives of a group of young adults living on their own for the first time. The pilot film, X-Rated, aired in 1994 and was developed into an 11-episode series. The cast included Henriette Ivanans, Joel Bissonnette, Billy Merasty, Kimberly Huie and Pat Mastroianni. Parts of the show were shot in and around the Liberty Village area of Toronto.

Kopps is a comedy film that follows the misadventures of a small-town police force. The police officers find themselves dealing with budget cuts and a staged crime wave, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and slapstick comedy. As they try to maintain law and order, the officers face various challenges, including a hostage situation, a blind date gone wrong, and a government official with OCD. With their friendship and determination, the officers navigate through the chaos and bring justice to their town.