Movies and TvShows featuring "letter-from-home" theme.

In the Bangkok village of Ban Nong Pradu, the sacred Buddha statue of the village is stolen by a group of gangsters. Ting, a skilled martial artist, is chosen to retrieve the stolen statue and bring peace back to the village. Ting sets out on a dangerous journey, encountering various challenges and fights along the way.

The Big Parade is a silent film that follows the story of a young American soldier as he experiences the horrors and challenges of World War I. From basic training to the battlefields of France, the film explores the impact of war on the individual and the bonds formed between soldiers. It is a gripping and emotional portrayal of the war and its effects.

Black Girl (1966) follows the story of a young Senegalese woman who moves to France to work as a domestic worker for a wealthy family. She faces discrimination and alienation in her new environment, as she struggles to find her place in a racially divided society. The film explores themes of post-colonialism, racism, and the complex dynamics of employer-employee relationships.

In the 1970s, a British sound engineer is hired to work on an Italian horror film, but as he becomes immersed in the disturbing world of the movie, he starts to question his own sanity.

Shoulder Arms is a comedic silent film that takes place during World War I. The film follows the adventures of a soldier who experiences various mishaps and comedic moments while serving in the army. With its clever satire and humorous take on military life, Shoulder Arms provides an entertaining and lighthearted portrayal of the war.

News from Home is a documentary film that explores daily life in New York City through urban exploration and footage. It provides a glimpse into the mundane routines and experiences of its inhabitants, offering a feminist perspective on the city's street life, traffic, and subway cars. The film adopts an essay-film style and incorporates correspondence in the form of letters from home. With long tracking shots and a focus on the city's vanishing aspects, it captures the essence of New York City and its urban landscape.

A young boy attends summer camp where he forms a unique bond with a pig, leading to a series of exciting and funny adventures. Together, they overcome obstacles and learn important life lessons.

Go for Broke! is a movie set during World War II that tells the story of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The film explores their struggles, sacrifices, and heroism as they fight for their country despite facing discrimination and mistrust from their fellow soldiers. It highlights the courage and determination of these soldiers who fought for both their country and their identity.

Leaving his family in Afghanistan to find work in Iran, Ali Bakhsh returns home to Afghanistan in search of his family in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and the following U.S. invasion.

Coal miner Esaias Coolman returns to Finland from his working years in America.

This thoughtful documentary profiles Camp Lavender Hill, the first summer camp for children of lesbian, gay and bisexual parents. As we get to know the children in the film, they share how they feel similar and different from children raised in more traditional families.