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Pabrik Gula
Movie

Pabrik Gula(2025)

6.6
NR
133Minutes
Quanzhi Fashi
Tv Show

Quanzhi Fashi (2016)

7.3

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 Set in a world where science has been replaced by magic, the protagonist must navigate the complexities of school life while honing his abilities and facing dangerous situations.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.

The Shiralee
Tv Show

The Shiralee (1987)

7.5

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
Movie

Lone Star(1996)

7.4
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R
135Minutes
A Petal
Movie

A Petal(1996)

7
101Minutes

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.

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Manila in the Claws of Light
Movie

Manila in the Claws of Light(1975)

7.8
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127Minutes

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.

Gutland
Movie

Gutland(2017)

6.1
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107Minutes
Bread and Roses
Movie

Bread and Roses(2000)

7
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R
110Minutes

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.

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The Migrants
Movie

The Migrants(1974)

7
90Minutes

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.

Beneath Us
Movie

Beneath Us(2019)

5.4
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R
82Minutes
The Harvest
Movie

The Harvest(2017)

7.4
73Minutes

Gurwinder comes from Punjab, he’s been working for years as a farm hand in Agro Pontino, not far from Rome. Since he first came in Italy, he’s been living with the rest of the Sikh community in Latina province. Hardeep is also Indian, but her stress is Roman, and she works as a cultural mediator. She, born and raised in Italy, is trying to free herself from the memories of a family that emigrated in another age, while he is forced, against his faith, to take methamphetamine and doping to bear the heavy work pace, to be able to send money in India.

Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of hardworking laborers. From powerful dramas depicting the challenges faced by factory workers to inspiring tales of ordinary individuals fighting for their rights, explore the laborer theme in all its depth and complexity. Get ready to be moved and inspired by these compelling stories.

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