Movies and TvShows featuring "monotonous-life" theme.

Ikiru follows the story of Kanji Watanabe, a government official who is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Realizing that he has limited time left to live, Watanabe embarks on a quest to find meaning in his life. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of making a positive impact on others and finding happiness in the small moments. This poignant drama explores themes of mortality, loneliness, and the search for purpose.

In The Steel Trap, a bank executive named Jim Osborne plans a meticulously detailed bank heist in order to escape his unsatisfying life. As he carries out the plan, he faces numerous challenges and unexpected obstacles, leading to a thrilling race against time. Will Jim be able to pull off the robbery and achieve his desired freedom, or will his carefully crafted plan crumble?

The Match Factory Girl follows the story of Iris, a young woman working at a match factory in Helsinki, Finland. Amidst her monotonous and lonely life, she finds solace in a one-night stand that leads to an unplanned pregnancy. Facing rejection and abuse, Iris takes matters into her own hands and seeks revenge against those who have wronged her. Set in the backdrop of the 1980s, this film explores themes of isolation, desperation, and the dark side of human nature.

After his child is murdered, a man seeks revenge against a yakuza gang. He takes on a new job at a criminal organization and becomes involved in a monotonous life. As he infiltrates the gang, he encounters killers and faces the challenges of a foot chase. Along the way, he also navigates his troubled relationship with his wife.

Cloud Heaven (1990) is a tragicomedy that takes place in a dreary apartment building in Russia. The film follows the story of several inhabitants whose lives intersect in an out-of-control situation, leading to a series of misunderstandings and tragic events. The movie portrays the monotony and idiosyncrasies of everyday life in a unique and compelling way.

A short film by conservatory students.