Movies and TvShows featuring "life-or-death" theme.
A immortal goblin, cursed to live forever, finds hope when he meets a high school student who can see ghosts. To end his immortality, the goblin must find and marry a human bride who can pull out the sword from his chest. As they spend time together, they fall in love, but their relationship becomes complicated when the reaper, who is responsible for taking souls to the afterlife, gets involved.
LAPD SWAT officers Jack Traven and Harry Temple thwart an attempt to hold an elevator full of people for a $3 million ransom by an extortionist bomber. When a bomb is rigged on a bus that will explode if its speed drops below 50 mph, Jack races to board the bus and must keep it above the dangerous speed while dealing with criminals on board and identifying the bomber. With suspenseful action and clever tactics, Jack saves the passengers and stops the bomber.
Ji Yunhe possesses the rare ability to tame demons, but she is confined to the Demon Valley by strict imperial laws. Her life takes an unexpected turn when Chang Yi, a merman, is brought to her by a cruel princess. The princess orders Yunhe to give Chang Yi human speech and legs, forcing him to pledge loyalty. As Yunhe grows sympathetic toward the merman and falls for him, she longs to set him free. But helping him may come at a great cost, putting both their lives in danger.
In 'Frozen,' a group of friends goes for a ski trip but find themselves trapped on a ski lift when it shuts down for the week. With no one around for miles and the temperature dropping rapidly, they must find a way to survive the freezing cold and avoid being attacked by a pack of hungry wolves.
The major case squad within the public security organization tackles a series of perplexing cases, led by forensic expert Liao Yan and criminal psychology specialist Liang Maiqi. Both are young professionals returning from abroad, leveraging their expertise to solve unusual cases. Through close collaboration with their teammates, they navigate dangerous situations, using their intelligence and bravery to resolve crises and complete missions. Meanwhile, other young officers in the squad also develop friendships and grow personally through their involvement in solving these intriguing mysteries.
A woman with a fear of flying is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened by the potential murder of her father, she is pulled into a plot to assist her captor in a political assassination. As she tries to find a way to keep both her father and the intended target safe, she must outsmart her captor and use her resources to ultimately save the day.
Ye Xi, a kindhearted woman determined to become a martial arts hero, had fantasies about the martial arts world and true love when she first entered this world. She kept fighting for the weak against the strong, yet she didn't know that human beings could be evil and was repeatedly exploited, cheated and betrayed. She was even betrayed by the "kind martial arts master" who she had thought she could rely on. Her reputation was ruined and someone attempted to murder her for a few times. However, despite those heavy setbacks, Ye Xi remained true to her original aspiration and believed that good would always prevail over evil. She tried her best to reveal the truth and clear her name. During this time, Bai Yue, a miracle-working doctor saved her many times and was always by her side. Ye Xi also grew up, became stronger and more confident and learned what real love and martial arts spirit truly are. With Bai Yue's help, Ye Xi wiped out the evil people who framed her and became a true hero.
In Manhattan, a bike messenger named Wilee picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop named Bobby Monday. As Wilee tries to deliver the envelope, he becomes the target of a city-wide chase. Along the way, he discovers the contents of the envelope and the significance it holds for a Chinese smuggler and a gambling-addicted police officer. With the help of his ex-girlfriend and fellow messengers, Wilee must outsmart Monday and deliver the package to its intended recipient.
Zhang Hai Feng quits his job as a police officer after the death of his daughter, Duo Duo. However one day a serial murder case reveals new-found evidence about the the accident that led to Duo Duo's death. In order to find out the truth, Zhang Hai Feng starts to pursue the serial murderer and in the process, dies together with him. When he wakes up, he find himself back in the past; one day before his death occurs. He decides to make use of the wormhole to save Duo Duo from her death. Eventually, he starts to unravel deeply hidden secrets of the people around him, and the web of conspiracy that was planted 20 years ago.
Akagi Shigeru is a young, white-haired mahjong genius. One summer in 1965, he ends up facing off against Washizu Iwao, Japan’s King of Darkness who has amassed enormous fortune and power, at the request of his acquaintance, the rogue detective Yasuoka. As the observer, Ogi Takeshi, a leader of the henchmen of Inada-gumi watches over them, mahjong with special rules called Washizu Mahjong begins. It is a life or death struggle with Akagi’s fresh blood and Washizu’s entire fortune at stake.
A bullet train in Japan is hijacked by a group of blackmailers who demand a ransom. The police launch a frantic investigation to track down the culprits and save the passengers on board. As the train hurtles towards disaster, tensions rise and the passengers must confront their own fears and secrets.
Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
A group of 23 former classmates of Nezu’s 6th grade class 2 gathered at their alma mater for a reunion and were involved in a major incident in which they were confined for three days and 13 people died. The one who confined them was Miki Yumizaki, a former classmate. Miki’s purpose was to test how much human “goodness” could be maintained in a life-threatening situation. Who will betray whom and who will kill whom? What actions will people take in the midst of a disordered situation? Revenge, bullying, betrayal, exposure, and other unpredictable developments continue in this shocking suspense!
Homeboy is a 1988 movie about a washed-up boxer named Johnny Walker who has a brain injury. He gets involved in a jewelry store heist with a small-time crook and a stripper. As their plan unfolds, Johnny must confront his self-destructive behavior and try to find redemption.
Locker 13 is an anthology film consisting of five short stories, each with its unique twist. The stories explore themes of life, death, philosophy, and the Latino culture.
Cooper is given a decision that could help him finally make a difference or get him killed.
A group of teenagers, including a final girl, enters a haunted house where they are hunted down and tormented by a sadistic killer. As they struggle to survive, they must confront their deepest fears and find a way to escape before it's too late.
A woman nearing her forties, Andrea Soriana, has always pushed aside personal questions and romantic relationships in pursuit of professional success. Now a major illness forces her to reconsider her life--work, family, friendships, men-- causing a psychological and emotional crisis pushes her toward a drastic decision.
Werner We Love You is a documentary that delves into the life of Werner, a man who has experienced a double life. It explores his childhood home and the dysfunctional life he led, filled with family conflicts and extreme violence in a rural setting. The film examines his relationships, including his father-son relationship, as well as his journey to find a better life and confront his past.
A psychological thriller anthology series focusing on a different hostage case every season.