Movies and TvShows featuring "fallen-woman" theme.
After being wrongfully committed to a reformatory, a young woman named Thymian tries to escape the tragic and degrading conditions. She faces scandal, degradation, and the loss of her innocence.
East of Eden is a captivating TV mini-series aired in 1981. It is based on the novel by John Steinbeck and explores the complex and tumultuous lives of two families in California's Salinas Valley during the early 20th century.
Based on a true story, The Magdalene Sisters depicts the lives of four young women who are sent to a Magdalene Asylum, a home for 'fallen' women run by the Catholic Church. They endure physical and psychological abuse, forced labor, and sexual harassment. The movie explores themes of religion, sin, and the fight for women's rights.
A lodger becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders committed in a boarding house in Victorian England. As the investigation unfolds, the lodger's relationship with a stage actress and the police inspector becomes key to solving the case.
In 1950s Los Angeles, a redheaded woman is convicted and sentenced to death for her husband's murder. While on death row, she fights to prove her innocence and survive the harsh conditions of prison.
Set on a Pacific island during a heavy rainstorm, a group of people seek refuge in a general store. An American missionary, fearing the effects of the rampant immorality, tries to convert a prostitute. Their clash leads to a tragic outcome.
Miss Sadie Thompson, a redheaded woman, arrives at a South Pacific island where she captures the attention of everyone, including a U.S. Marine sergeant. However, her presence stirs up controversy and tensions rise as her past as a prostitute comes to light. The clash between her seductive nature and the self-righteousness of the religious community leads to betrayal, disillusionment, and a moral reformation.
We the Poor follows the story of a carpenter who gets involved with a criminal gang and ends up in prison. When he is accused of murder, he must navigate through the complexities of poverty and fallen relationships. This neorealism drama highlights the impact of greed and the struggles faced by the poor.
Blonde Venus tells the story of a woman who must turn to prostitution in order to support her ill husband. She becomes a successful nightclub singer and attracts the attention of a wealthy chemist. However, when her husband discovers her secret, their marriage is strained and she must make sacrifices to protect her family and find redemption.
When Sonoko enters a traditional Japanese arranged marriage with Amamiya facilitated by her parents the resulting union is loveless including the functional and goal-oriented sex. When the husband and wife move for his work she falls for her husband's boss and takes on the role of a betrayer.
In the Arizona Territory, lawman Wyatt Earp forms a friendship with a notorious gunslinger, Doc Holliday. As they face off against a gang of outlaws, their loyalty to each other is tested. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the price of justice in the untamed wilderness.
Sadie Thompson, a woman from San Francisco, is on the run and ends up in Pago Pago. She becomes the center of controversy and seduction as a reformer tries to save her from a marine sergeant's lust. Based on a play and a short story, the film explores themes of prostitution, religion, and the moral struggles of a fallen woman.
A man is making a research about the importance of familiar environment in children's future. First, he interviews a prostitute, Rosa, who's in jail because of the murderer of her pimp. She was a poor child, living only with her father. He wants to send his daughter to school, but they don't find place and the father has to leave the child with the neighbour, while he's working. But the man is hit by a car and dies. Years later, Rosa finds herself alone after her adoptive mother dies. A young man from his same vicinity, wants to help her, after hearing her singing. But the truth is that he wants to turn Rosa into a prostitute and live from her money. The other story is about a boy, who goes with his father to sign up in the school.
El Papelerito tells the story of a young newspaper boy who is orphaned and mistreated by his mother. Seeking revenge, he embarks on a comedic journey filled with melodrama, sacrifice, and unexpected twists. Set in a cabaret-filled world of poverty and robbery, the film explores themes of illness, fallen women, and the power of resilience.
In a small town, a man becomes involved with two women, causing jealousy and drama to unfold. The man finds himself torn between the two women, as their love for him becomes complicated. Meanwhile, a dancer with a troubled past adds fuel to the fire, leading to a bar fight and a test of friendship. As the man's journey takes him to Mexico, he must confront the consequences of his actions and make difficult choices.
A woman from a poor family has a tragic accident that leads to the loss of her child. She becomes involved with a criminal organization and is faced with the choice between her marriage and her newfound life. As she navigates the dark and dangerous world of Mexico City, she must confront her own despair and make sacrifices for the sake of her survival.
Way Back Home tells the story of a young boy who is taken in by his mother's alcoholic ex-boyfriend, but is ultimately rescued by his loving adoptive parents. Set in a rural New England town, the film explores themes of family, love, and redemption.
Simple small-town guy's life is turned upside-down when he seems to perform a miraculous cure for a blind man.
Sinners is a powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland, focusing on the story of a young woman who finds herself in a Magdalene Laundry, a Catholic nun-operated institution where 'fallen women' were sent to perform manual labor as punishment for their sins. Separated from her baby and subjected to physical punishment, she navigates the oppressive religious order and attempts to break free from the social stigma of her past. The film explores themes of abuse, forced adoption, social injustice, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
A saloon singer is released from prison after being convicted on a prostitution charge. She plans to blackmail the judge from her case by seducing him, but after she grows close to the judge she has a change of heart.