Movies and TvShows featuring "misfortune" theme.

Curb Your Enthusiasm follows Larry David, a misanthropic writer living in Los Angeles, as he navigates through various comedic misadventures. The show showcases Larry's encounters with celebrity culture, his unconventional behaviors, and the humorous situations that arise from his interactions with others.

Milo Murphy, a 13-year-old boy, experiences a never-ending chain of misfortune and encounters strange and unexpected events during his time in middle school. Despite his constant bad luck, Milo manages to navigate through various bizarre adventures and always finds a way to turn his misfortune into an opportunity for excitement and fun.

Sam Puckett rescues Cat Valentine from a garbage truck and becomes her best friend and roommate. They start a babysitting business together and get into various comedic and misfortunate situations.

After a one-night stand, a young bartender named Ben Wheeler discovers that he has fathered a baby girl. With the help of his brother Danny, best friend Tucker, and his overbearing mother Bonnie, Ben navigates the challenges of raising a child while still trying to figure out his own life.

In 'Doom at Your Service,' a young woman with a terminal illness makes a contract with a supernatural being to live her remaining days to the fullest. As she navigates her new lease on life, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and facing the challenges of her illness. Will she be able to defy fate and find happiness?

Gu Chuan is a passion-filled, vibrant young man with his whole life ahead of him – until his life is turned upside down by a sudden traffic accident. He suffers life-threatening injuries to his heart and surgeons are able to save him by giving him an emergency heart transplant.

It is based on the story of young cartoonist Xiong Dun who encounters double setbacks in love and the workplace. In the face of adversity, she bravely fights her illness and spreads positivity with her infectious smile. Xiang Yang is a carefree young woman who comes to Beijing to fulfill her dreams of becoming a manhua artist. After persuading her family and finally finding a job and a house, Xiong Dun settles down in Beijing. Life may be hard but Xiang Yang is surrounded by people that she loves. Unfortunately, life does not treat her kindly. Xiang Yang's boyfriend cheats on her and she experiences a setback in her career. Misfortunes come in threes as she starts to get sick. When her childhood friend forces her to go to the hospital for an examination, Xiang Yang learns that she has a tumor. From being unwilling and unable to accept her circumstances, Xiang Yang gradually finds the strength to live her life to the fullest.

Ichiko unwittingly absorbs happiness energy from everyone around her. It’s up to the poverty god Momiji to end Ichiko’s positivity consumption and restore the world’s balance.

Carl is a high school student who finds himself struggling with the challenges of adolescence. Luckily for him, he has an unexpected guardian angel named Porter who helps him navigate through the ups and downs of teenage life. Together, they tackle crushes, sports, and misfortune, all while trying to keep Carl's sister, Jane, out of trouble. Wingin' It is a heartwarming sitcom that explores the bonds of friendship and family.

It tells the story of two childhood friends who grew up together and have loved each other for many years. They are separated and reunited but a series of misunderstandings occur due to someone's plotting.

Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong and independent woman who becomes the center of attention for three suitors: a sheep farmer, a wealthy bachelor, and a military officer. As she navigates through love, loyalty, and betrayal, Bathsheba must make difficult choices that will shape her future.

Extract follows the story of Joel, a small business owner who is faced with a series of misfortunes including a cheating wife, a nosy neighbor, and an industrial accident. Joel tries to extract himself from these bizarre situations while dealing with a variety of eccentric characters.

Yuuri Kariya is an airhead who falls head-over-heels in love with Ryuuhei Aono after their very first meeting. Yuuri's happiness knows no bounds when Aono surprisingly ends up agreeing to go out with her, and thus she starts to enjoy her perfect relationship with her perfect boyfriend. Alas, misfortune strikes when only two weeks into their relationship, Aono tragically dies in an accident. But is something as simple as death really enough to keep the two lovers apart?

Passengers is a drama about a group of survivors who meet after a commuter airplane disaster. They join a support group and embark on a journey of healing and finding a new purpose in life.

A couple from Ohio, Henry and Nancy Clark, travel to New York City for a job interview, but encounter a series of misfortunes and comedic incidents. From getting their taxi stolen to being held at gunpoint, they navigate through various mishaps while trying to save their job opportunity.

Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio (1983) is a comedic anthology film that revolves around various superstitions and misfortunes. Set in Italy, the movie explores themes of luck, magic, and belief in the supernatural. It follows different characters and their encounters with situations that test their faith in superstitions, resulting in comical and unexpected outcomes. With its episodic structure, the film offers a lighthearted and entertaining take on the power of superstition.

A young engineer with ambitious dreams tries to overcome poverty and rise in society while dealing with personal relationships, including a love that is not reciprocated. He faces challenges such as cancer, theft, and the struggles of being a loner with an atheist perspective. Set in 19th-century Denmark, the movie explores themes of pride, wealth, and the clash between religion and personal beliefs.

Waste Land is a documentary that follows artist Vik Muniz as he goes to the world's largest garbage dump in Rio de Janeiro and works with the catadores, or garbage pickers, to create art out of trash. The film explores the lives of the catadores and their struggles, as well as the transformative power of art and the importance of dignity for all individuals.

Downhill follows the story of a schoolboy who is wrongly punished and expelled from school. He faces a series of misfortunes, including falling into a life of deception and adultery. The film explores themes of friendship, homoeroticism, and father-son relationships, all set against the backdrop of London and Paris.

The club as a place of endless (im)possibilities. A man and a woman wait here together for 25 years for a mysterious, all-changing event to occur. From 1979 to 2004: from disco to techno. A love story and an obsession.