Movies and TvShows featuring "handmaiden" theme.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea, a pickpocket is hired by a con man to pose as an aristocratic handmaiden and seduce a wealthy heiress. As the con unfolds, the handmaiden finds herself falling in love with the heiress, leading to a web of deceit, eroticism, and plot twists.

Helen of Troy is known for her extraordinary beauty, which leads to a series of events that ultimately results in a war between Greece and Troy. As the wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta, Helen's infidelity with Paris, Prince of Troy, ignites a romantic rivalry and triggers a conflict that brings devastation and tragedy to both sides. This epic historical drama explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of war.

Margrete, a powerful queen, navigates the complex world of politics, disputes, and betrayal during the 15th century in Scandinavia. Inspired by a true story, she faces challenges as she fights for her crown and battles against usurpers. The movie explores her relationships, including a mother-son bond and her role in the Kalmar Union.

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

Amidst the political turmoil of ancient Asia, a princess and a warrior must navigate treacherous kingdoms, bloody battles, and dark magic to secure their survival.

A desert pickpocket, his sidekick, and an escaped slave help an incognito queen in danger.

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare that follows the story of King Leontes of Sicilia, who falsely accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity. The play explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of love. It takes place in two different settings: Sicilia and Bohemia. In the end, there is reconciliation and redemption.

War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.

Attalus, a war prisoner by Rome, proves his valor in the arena, becomes a gladiator trainer, conquers the women's hearts and the men's envy, and saves Rome from a political plot to a usurper to occupy the throne.