Movies and TvShows featuring "immigrant-as-protagonist" theme.

11-year old Persia is an energetic, loyal and happy young girl who has grown up alongside the animals on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Twins Riki and Gaku Muroi and their grandfather, Gōken, bring Persia to Japan with them in Minato-machi, where she lives with a couple who own a grocery store. During an incident during the return flight to Japan, Persia finds herself in the "Lovely Dream", the land where dreams are born and grow. The Fairy Queen appears before Persia in the form of a butterfly, and explains that the Lovely Dream is in danger, requesting Persia's help. She gives Persia a magical golden headband with a star which reacts to the word "Papurikko". With it, Persia can conjure a magic baton which bridges her world and Lovely Dream, as well as transform into an older self by saying "Perukko Raburin Kurukuru Rinkuru". She is sent with three kappa back into the regular world with the mission of collecting love energy to thaw the frozen Lovely Dream.

A female immigrant, desperate for a better life, moves into a haunted house but soon realizes that escaping its clutches may be impossible as she uncovers its horrifying secrets.

Dirty Pretty Things follows the story of an illegal immigrant chambermaid in London who discovers a shocking secret involving the illegal organ trade. As she navigates through the city's underworld, she must confront her own fears and fight for justice.

El Norte follows the story of two siblings, Rosa and Enrique, who are forced to leave their home in Guatemala after their family is killed by the military. They embark on a perilous journey to the United States, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way. The film explores the themes of immigration, the American Dream, and the harsh realities faced by undocumented workers. Despite the hardships, Rosa and Enrique strive to achieve a better life and find their place in a new country.

Yellow Rose tells the story of a talented young Filipino girl named Rose who dreams of becoming a country music singer in Austin, Texas. However, her dreams are put to the test when her mother is arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and she is forced to go on the run. Rose must navigate the complexities of the immigration system while pursuing her passion for music and finding her place in a new country.

Befikre is a romantic comedy set in the beautiful city of Paris. It follows the story of two individuals who are not looking for love but end up falling for each other. The movie explores themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of modern dating.

Jorge, an immigrant from Northern Brazil, arrives in Sao Paulo and shares a room in Hotel Jasmim with Fernando, a low life male prostitute. The clash of characters escalates quickly, but they have to join efforts to stop an attempt of murder.