Movies and TvShows featuring "class-difference" theme.
Nam Sang-mi plays widowed police officer Lee Sun-ae who finds herself suddenly immersed into international espionage by Han Yoo-il, an undercover agent. Kang-Jun has recently transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department. He opens an old case involving Sun-ae's past that leads him to an entanglement between the current political/economic powers and their secrets. One of them, oddly enough, being Han Yoo-il. Who is this man? Why is he here?
Vanity Fair is a period drama TV show that follows the journey of a young woman named Becky Sharp as she strives to climb the social ladder in 19th century London. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Becky manipulates her way through high society, using her wit and charm to navigate the complexities of class difference, love, and ambition.
Redd Foxx isn’t done scheming and wise-cracking in the spin-off to one of America's most beloved sitcoms.
After becoming the caretaker for a paralyzed man in a small town, a girl forms an unlikely bond with him, discovering love and romance in unexpected circumstances.
On planet Amoi, a great society has developed, creating a computerized city called Tanagura, ruled by supercomputer Jupiter. The populace is almost entirely male and is based on hair color; silver and/or blonds are the elitist, ending with dark/black haired as the bottom of society, often known as "mongrels". Blondies keep "pets", young boys kept for a few years, especially made for performing sexual actions for the Blondie's voyeurism entertainment. Blondies aren't suppose to keep pets for long or interact sexually with pets, but one blondie named Iason Mink has kept a pet named Rikki, for years and is rumored to sleep with him. Iason refuses to let go of Rikki, even with Jupiter's disapproval. Rikki fights with his emotions and society problems, unable to decide what to do about his old friend/lover Gai (Guy) and their gang. Iason is obsessed with keeping Rikki, and Rikki doesn't know what to do; fight against him or surrender to him.
Margot and Tyler visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island. As they indulge in a series of lavish courses, shocking secrets about the guests are revealed. The chef, Julian, seeks revenge against those who have exploited his craft. He plans to kill everyone, including Margot. However, Margot fights back, escapes, and exposes Julian's true nature. She eventually leaves the island, while Julian and the staff perish in the restaurant fire.
In Yokohama a modern port city, Hiroto Kanzaki works hard in a ship repair factory, supporting his sick mother and younger brother. Tsukioka Nao is the rich daughter of a jewelry shop owner, and studies at an upscale college. This drama is about their love, and all he obstacles they encounter because of their different social backgrounds.
The Lost World of Communism is a three-part British documentary series which examines the legacy of Communism twenty years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall. Produced by Peter Molloy and Lucy Hetherington, the series takes a retrospective look at life behind the Iron Curtain between 1945 and 1989, focusing on three countries in the Eastern Bloc - East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Romania. Through film and television footage and the personal recollections of those who lived in these countries, the series offers a glimpse of what daily life was like during the years of Communist rule. The Lost World of Communism debuted on BBC Two on Saturday 14 March 2009 at 9:00pm. There is also a book which accompanies the series.
63 Up is a documentary TV show that continues the series of films started in 1964, capturing the lives of 14 individuals from different social backgrounds and highlighting the class differences and family relationships. The show explores various themes such as aging, illness, and death, while also portraying the challenges and joys of growing older. It is a poignant and insightful examination of the human experience.
This futuristic tale is set in a world where men are assigned various social classes based on their hair color. Iason Mink, a high-class Blondie, runs into Riki, a black-haired Mongrel, and makes him his "Pet." As Riki learns of the dangers Iason faces by keeping him, he finds himself developing feelings for his master. This is a remake of the 1992 OVA of the same name.
The original, 8-episode series by eminent theatre artists - Monika Strzępka and Paweł Demirski about what is going on behind-the-scenes of one of the muncipial theatres in Warsaw. The story also can be read as an ambiguous metaphor, where artistic problems of cultural activities and hard economic conditions meet.
The Tuche family, a typical middle-class French family, win the lottery and move to Monaco. They struggle with their newfound wealth and try to fit in with the wealthy elite of the Côte d'Azur.
Swept Away is an adventure-comedy-drama movie set in the Mediterranean Sea. A wealthy woman and a deckhand from a ship get stranded on a deserted island after a storm. As they try to survive, their social roles and power dynamics undergo a complete reversal. Initially, the woman, who is accustomed to a life of luxury, treats the deckhand with contempt and superiority. However, as they spend more time together, they both start to realize the futility of their previous ways of life. They develop a deep connection and fall in love, transcending their differences. Swept Away explores themes of social class, gender dynamics, and the inherent contradictions of societal norms.
The year is 1917. Rumors of the Russian Revolution are spreading to Helsinki, disrupting the lives of both Prime Minister Oskari Tokoi and the bourgeois Nikolajeffie family. The family's 17-year-old daughter Olivia and the same-aged maid Iita, who works for the family, are best friends. They meet a young socialist boy, Juho, and become entangled in politics, which puts their friendship to the test. Olivia disappears, and Iita realizes that it is a matter of life and death. At the same time, Oskari Tokoi's government seeks to make Finland independent from Russian rule.
From Afar tells the story of an older man who becomes obsessed with a young male prostitute in Caracas. As the two develop a complicated relationship, their lives are intertwined with violence and obsession.
In Sicily, during the 1970s, a powerful mafia don threatens a family's unity by forcing a young woman into a marriage with his own son. The family faces poverty, violence, and social struggles, leading to a dramatic climax.
My Piece of the Pie is a comedy-drama film set in London and Paris. It tells the story of a cleaning lady who loses her job due to financial speculation and forms an unlikely bond with a wealthy trader. The film explores themes of social contrast, capitalism, and the struggles of single mothers. As the cleaning lady tries to overcome her financial difficulties, she gets involved in protests and confronts the challenges of the modern world.
When a down-on-his-luck man visits Miracle Beach, he encounters a female genie who grants him three wishes. As he navigates his wishes, he finds himself falling in love with a woman he initially mistook for a model. With the help of the genie, he must navigate the complexities of class differences and romantic deception to find true love and a happy ending.
In the 1990s, three orphaned girls in the Philippines form a musical trio and with the help of a record executive, they chase their dreams of stardom. Along the way, they face challenges such as class differences, abusive treatment, and discrimination. Despite the obstacles, they learn to believe in themselves and pursue a career in the music industry.
On Chesil Beach tells the story of a young couple, Florence and Edward, who are deeply in love but struggle with intimacy and communication. Set in 1962, during a time of sexual revolution and social change, their honeymoon becomes a microcosm of their fears, anxieties, and the societal pressures they face. The film explores themes of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships.