Movies and TvShows featuring "hard-life" theme.

The Naked Island is a silent film that portrays the hardships and efforts of a peasant family living on a remote island in Japan. They face challenges related to agriculture, scarcity, poverty, and life-threatening illnesses such as fever and child mortality. The film explores themes of family relationships, loss, and the connection between humans and nature.

A pioneer woman named Hannah agrees to an arranged marriage with a rancher named Zandy, but their relationship is loveless and strained. As Hannah tries to adapt to her new life, she faces challenges such as dealing with cattle rustlers and her husband's infidelity. Despite the hardships, Hannah's resilience and determination shine through as she finds small moments of happiness and strength in her solitude.

A Painted House follows a 10-year-old boy named Luke growing up in a rural town in 1950s Arkansas. He witnesses a murder and faces numerous challenges including difficult childhood, poverty, and a disabled brother. The story explores themes of family, hard life, and class conflict.

Elham is a young, divorced Iranian woman. Seeking to find herself after a near-fatal beating by her husband, she finds solace and salvation in the water and soon makes her mark as a formidable endurance swimmer. In the fight of her life, Elham faces political, religious, and personal obstacles in search of her goal: the Guinness World Record for swimming the longest distance with hands bound.

Amir leads a lonely life. With his dog for sole company, he drives through the underworld of Tehran, dealing drugs of all kinds and healing troubled souls like a modern prophet. He navigates the city streets aimlessly, following the directions of his GPS while getting high to escape a town with no future. And yet, in his wandering he will find the seed of resistance.

Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.

Door To Door is a heartwarming drama based on a true story about Bill Porter, a door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy who overcomes physical challenges and societal prejudice to become a successful salesperson. The movie follows Bill as he faces various obstacles, including his disability, the loss of his mother, and struggles with his love interest. Through determination and perseverance, Bill manages to build meaningful connections with his customers and inspire those around him.

A reporter who's about to lose his job, and who's daughter is very ill, starts a relationship with a married woman. Tragedy ensues.

9-year-old boy complains about his hard life in a letter to his grandfather.