Movies and TvShows featuring "looking-for-work" theme.

A young woman explores her sexuality and encounters various experiences as she embraces her nymphomaniac tendencies.

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls meet in a karaoke bar and embark on a journey to find love. They encounter various obstacles, including lost phone numbers, mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. Will they overcome these challenges and find happiness?

Jasmine, a former New York socialite, moves to San Francisco to live with her blue-collar sister, Ginger. As her glamorous past is revealed through flashbacks, Jasmine's life of privilege and wealth unravels. She attempts to regain her former glory by entering into a relationship with a wealthy man, but her lies catch up to her and lead to her downfall.

Samba, an immigrant living in France, struggles to find a job and love. He meets a compassionate immigration worker, Alice, and together they navigate the challenges of his uncertain status and their own personal issues.

The Company Men follows the lives of several executives who are laid off during a corporate downsizing. As they struggle to find new jobs and come to terms with their new reality, they face financial and emotional hardships that test their relationships and their own sense of self-worth. The film explores themes of corporate greed, job insecurity, and the impact of economic downturns on individuals and their families.

I Stand Alone follows the story of an unemployed and bitter man living in a Parisian suburb. Filled with rage and hate, he embarks on a one-man crusade, seeking revenge and displaying his misanthropy. As the film progresses, his actions become more violent and nihilistic, leading to a downward spiral of insanity and despair. The film explores themes of loneliness, depression, and the dark underbelly of society.

After the Civil War, a former soldier returns to his hometown to find his brother dead and the town under the control of an evil landowner. Seeking revenge, he goes undercover and uncovers corruption within the town, leading to a deadly battle and a quest for justice.

Adam is a socially awkward electrical engineer with Asperger's syndrome. When he meets his new neighbor, Beth, he becomes infatuated with her. As their relationship blossoms, Adam must learn to navigate love, friendships, and the challenges that come with his condition.

In the year 1913, a young widow in Budapest finds herself searching for work and identity amidst the backdrop of an ever-changing society. As she explores the city, she encounters various challenges and uncovers hidden secrets, ultimately discovering her own strength and resilience.

After losing his job, a man becomes desperate and starts eliminating his competition in order to secure a new position. The situation escalates when a murder is attempted and he must deal with the consequences.

A naive Oxford graduate starts working in a factory, where he becomes caught up in a labor dispute and attempts to navigate the complex relationships between labor and management.

Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.

Behind the scenes at a busy public employment service, revealing what life is like for those living on welfare and how the dedicated team of job coaches help customers.

A man named Roberto gets fired from his job and, on the same day, suffers a head injury at a historical site. The accident turns out to be a media sensation, with reporters and TV crews flocking to the scene. Roberto's wife and his agent see this as an opportunity for publicity, while Roberto himself struggles with his new-found fame. The film explores themes of tragedy, love, and the media circus.

Roberta is a movie set in 1930s Paris, where a dressmaker pretends to be a Russian countess to impress a potential suitor. However, complications arise when her true identity is revealed, leading to a series of comedic events and romantic entanglements.

When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.

Avenue Montaigne follows the intertwining lives of a waitress, an aspiring actress, a famous pianist, a bar manager, a widower, and many others in Paris. As they navigate their personal and professional struggles, love and art intersect in unexpected ways. The movie beautifully depicts the power of human connections and the magic of the city.

Blind Shaft tells the story of two unscrupulous miners who exploit desperate workers for money by staging fake mining accidents and murdering them. The film explores themes of ruthlessness, capitalism, and exploitation in the Chinese mining industry.

From very different backgrounds, the two women bond over their shared love for their families. As the women grow closer, Maria reveals her concern for her precocious, but lonely daughter Bella, who she fears is being bullied at school. At Anna's urging, her teenage daughter Emily takes Bella under her wings. Maria's husband, Hector, loses his job, and his ability to provide for his family. He falls into despair as he's unable to find work, and turns back to drinking. When he finds Maria at the Sparrow's house, he assumes she is cleaning houses. His pride overcomes him and demands she leave with him. Anna agrees to watch Bella as Maria leaves with Hector, hoping to reason with him, make him understand how much she loves him, and that she knows he is always there for his family. As they weigh the impact on young Bella, Anna and Mike face one of the most important decisions of their lives.

Set in 1940s New York, a Jewish immigrant from Europe faces challenges as he tries to settle in Santa Fe while grappling with the trauma of the Holocaust.