Movies and TvShows featuring "merchant" theme.
Centered around typical Japanese food, a solitary salesman travelling through the country for business purposes, eats at its various establishments and experiences the various delicacies of Japanese cuisine.
Zhou Ying is sold to the powerful Shen family by her foster father, yet successfully escapes by sneaking into merchant Wu Ping’s palanquin. The Wu family agreed to take her in after witnessing her remarkable business acumen, and she ends up marrying Wu Ping. The drama will chronicle the life of the Qing Dynasty's richest female merchant, and her struggles to keep the Wu family business afloat during the last years of the Qing Dynasty. Shen Xingyi is a happy-go-lucky young sir who has never known hardship in his life. After meeting Zhou Ying, he eventually decides to change his ways and becomes a mature noble who is willing to protect his country and family from disaster. He has a seemingly unrequited love for Zhou Ying.
Xena, a mighty warrior princess, seeks redemption for her dark past by fighting for the greater good.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys is a TV show that follows the adventures of the mythical hero Hercules as he battles various mythical creatures and evil forces in ancient Greece. With his immense strength and bravery, Hercules goes on a quest to protect the innocent and bring justice to the world.
Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north.
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad is a TV show that follows the story of Sinbad, a courageous warrior. Sinbad embarks on an epic adventure across the sea, encountering dangerous dungeons, magical creatures, and treacherous sorcerers. Along the way, he befriends powerful genies, forms alliances with fellow sailors, and becomes a legendary figure. This anime series is filled with action, adventure, and fantasy elements that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
While working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Spice and Wolf follows the story of a merchant named Kraft Lawrence who encounters a wolf goddess named Holo. Together, they embark on a journey filled with medieval economics, romance, and supernatural elements.
The best part of the day for a lonely old businessman is when he clocks out after a long day’s work and discovers a new place to eat. Wu Lang spends his days visiting clients in different parts of Taipei. After he finishes work for the day, he then starts his quest to discover hidden gems among the restaurants in the part of town where he ends up. As he explores new restaurants and meets new people, will he be able to dispel a little bit of his loneliness through good food and friendly people?
Mary Magdalene follows the journey of a young woman who defies the traditional roles of her society to join a movement led by Jesus Christ. As she becomes one of his most devoted followers, she witnesses his teachings, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection, ultimately playing a significant role in spreading his message.
Emperor of the Sea is a Korean historical drama set in the 9th century, during the Silla dynasty. It follows the life of Jang Bogo, a young man who is sold as a slave but rises to become the Emperor of the Sea. The story is filled with epic battles, political ambition, sword fights, and the struggles of a man trying to navigate the treacherous world of sea trade and power.
Belgravia is a period drama set in 19th century London, revolving around the lives of the aristocracy and the emerging merchant class. It explores themes of class conflict, inheritance, marriage, and the impact of industrialization on society. The story follows the lives of the Trenchard family and the secrets they uncover that could change their lives forever.
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi, his former friend Suk Tal Hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shin Kwi Gan.
In 1920s French Indochina, two tiger brothers, Kumal and Sangha, are separated as cubs. One is trained as a circus performer while the other becomes the governor's pet. As adults, they cross paths again, facing captivity, hunters, and the dangers of the jungle. They must fight to survive and find each other once more.
In 1890s New York, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi is hired to find a wife for wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder. Along the way, she meddles with the lives of others and finds herself falling in love.
In an alternate reality, the commercial elite known as Yining migrated to the Wu Dynasty and took the surname Ning and the given name Yi. Yining just concealed his well-known business skills in the virtual world since he had always dreamed of becoming a generation of martial arts superstars. Unexpectedly, the world's morals are more complex than he anticipated. In addition to being involved in significant legal proceedings after becoming Ning Yi, the Su family he joined was also in danger from formidable foes.
In 16th-century Venice, a merchant borrows money from a moneylender and agrees to a gruesome penalty if he fails to repay. Meanwhile, a suitor competes for the hand of a wealthy woman, leading to a complex web of prejudice, intolerance, and love.
An actor in 1830s Japan seeks revenge on the thieves who killed his family. He disguises himself as a woman and joins a theater troupe, using his acting skills to get close to the criminals. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of one of the thieves, complicating his mission.
The Crucified Lovers is a film set in 17th-century Japan depicting a dramatic and romantic story. The plot revolves around a bowing merchant who becomes involved with a young painter after his designer wife is suspected of having an affair. As the story unfolds, the protagonist finds himself in a web of suspicion, betrayal, and intrigue, leading to a desperate attempt to escape with his lover.
Three convicts escape from Devil's Island and stumble upon a small French town. They decide to pose as benefactors to a struggling family during Christmas, but their criminal tendencies get in the way.