Quanzhi Fashi (2016) follows the story of a young man with unique elemental powers who enrolls in a magic school. Despite facing bullying and discrimination, he strives to seek revenge and overcome his challenges. Set in a world where science has been replaced by magic, the protagonist must navigate the complexities of school life while honing his abilities and facing dangerous situations. With themes of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of justice, Quanzhi Fashi (2016) offers a captivating tale of a high schooler's journey in a magical world.
A Raisin in the Sun follows the Younger family as they face racial prejudice and discrimination while trying to improve their lives in 1950s Chicago. The family's dreams and aspirations clash with the realities of a segregated society, highlighting the challenges and resilience of African-American families during that time.
After being wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hard labor on a chain gang, a war veteran escapes from prison and tries to rebuild his life while on the run.
Nicholas Nickleby is thrust into a world of misfortune after the death of his father, leaving him to support his mother and sister. He encounters wicked uncles, sexual harassment, and a new job that leads him to uncover secrets and find his true calling.
Raining Stones follows the story of a man who is desperate to provide for his family in a working-class community. Faced with unemployment and financial difficulties, he embarks on a series of odd jobs and encounters various challenges that test his determination and dignity. With themes of social issues and class warfare, the film takes a poignant look at the struggles faced by those in lower-class society.
Macauley is a swagman on the road in the 1940s looking for work. He's a laid back, laconic sort of bloke but when he gets landed with his daughter after his drunken play-girl wife in Adelaide makes him face up to what she believes are his responsibilities, neither he nor his daughter are ready for each other. But in the beginning he's all she's got, and at the end, she's all he's got.
Lone Star is a neo-western film that explores the dark secrets of a small Texas town. The story follows a sheriff with a dark past as he investigates a murder and uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and hidden relationships. The film delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
A man forms an unlikely friendship with an older woman named Margueritte, who helps him discover the joy of literature and the power of words.
Bread and Roses (2000) follows the story of a group of janitors, mostly immigrants, who work in a Los Angeles office building. Inspired by the efforts of labor organizer Maya, they organize themselves to fight for better working conditions, higher wages, and access to healthcare. The film highlights the challenges they face, including the opposition from the corporation and the coercion tactics used against them. It is based on a true story and showcases the courage and determination of the characters in their pursuit of justice.
My Worst Nightmare tells the story of a working-class man who falls for a snobbish woman, leading to an unexpected and hilarious relationship. Set in Paris, the film explores themes of class differences, love, and personal growth within the context of a modern art exhibition and a car wash.
Julio, a young man from the province, moves to Manila to search for his lost lover Ligaya. He finds work as a construction laborer and also becomes a rent-boy. As he experiences the harsh reality of life in the slums, he faces poverty, discrimination, and the loss of loved ones. Julio gets involved in a labor demonstration and seeks vengeance against his lover's murderer.
Cesar Chavez follows the journey of the renowned activist as he leads the fight for fair labor practices for farm workers in Yuma, Arizona. Through nonviolent methods and driven by his liberation theology beliefs, Chavez organizes strikes, tackles racial prejudice and discrimination, and builds a powerful union movement that aims to address economic inequality and empower Mexican-American laborers. The movie is based on a true story.
In Sicily, Mimi gets caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal as he navigates the dangerous world of the mafia and the communist party. With infidelity, seduction, and a touch of comedy, Mimi must find a way to survive and protect his secrets.
Beneath Us follows a group of undocumented workers who become trapped and held captive by a wealthy couple while trying to sell a house. As the workers struggle to escape, they face racism, violence, and the horrors of the American Dream gone wrong.
A woman, who starts from poverty and a broken marriage, rises through the ranks of organized crime to become a powerful figure. She navigates through a world of deceit, manipulation, and violence as she becomes involved with the mob. With themes of romance, thriller, and suspense, this film-noir masterpiece explores the struggles and sacrifices of a strong female protagonist.
The Migrants is a powerful film that delves into the lives of migrant workers, highlighting their struggles, dreams, and the harsh reality they face. Set in a rural setting, the story follows a brother and sister who navigate the challenges of working in the fields, encountering corruption, poverty, and family conflicts. Through their eyes, we witness the hardships and sacrifices of migrant farmworkers, shedding light on the working-class community that often goes unnoticed.
A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
In the small village of Gutland, a mysterious stranger arrives, bringing chaos and deception. As he becomes intertwined with the lives of the local farm workers, dark secrets are uncovered, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful journey.
A young girl is caught up in the 1980 Gwangju massacre, where Korean soldiers killed hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters who opposed the country's takeover by the military the year before. Flashbacks show the girl seeing her mother shot to death in the massacre. The film spurred the Korean public to demand the truth behind the incident, and their government eventually opened previously classified files on the massacre.