Movies and TvShows featuring "father-sells-his-daughter" theme.

Nitta Sayuri, a young Japanese girl, is sold into servitude by her parents. She enters the world of geisha and rises to become one of the most famous in Japan.

A ruined businessman was forced to sell his daughter, Hisano, to a brothel in Yoshiwara, the largest red-light district in Tokyo. The owner of the brothel has hopes to make her a great new addition which will attract the richest of customers. But after several months of training, she tries to flee Yoshiwara when the time has come for her to take her first customer...

Mysterious Object at Noon tells the story of a small town that is thrown into chaos when a mysterious object appears. The film follows different characters as they navigate through a series of unexpected events and encounters. With elements of documentary and fantasy, this film explores themes of identity, storytelling, and the power of imagination.

Based on true events, Lies of the Heart: The Story of Laurie Kellogg follows a woman who finds herself trapped in a web of lies and deceit. After discovering her husband's infidelity, Laurie seeks revenge by plotting his murder. As the events unfold, Laurie's life takes a dark turn, leading to a shocking conclusion.

A man sells his wife and child to a sailor, remarries on becoming mayor, and learns his daughter is actually the sailor's.

Jack and the daughter of a horse trainer are in love with each other, but when the trainer discovers them together, he makes it clear that Jack is unwelcome. Later, at the stables, another suitor for the daughter's hand appears. An unusual agreement is reached, under which the result of a race will determine which of the two the daughter will marry. But Jack's rival proves to be unscrupulous, and he will stop at nothing to be successful.