Movies and TvShows featuring "oppressed-woman" theme.

Polyester is a dark comedy film that follows Francine Fishpaw, a suburban housewife whose life is filled with chaos and dysfunction. From dealing with her alcoholic husband and delinquent son to facing financial struggles and infidelity, Francine’s life takes a series of unexpected turns. As she tries to navigate through her troubled life, she discovers the power of self-discovery and the importance of finding joy amidst the chaos.

Elham is a young, divorced Iranian woman. Seeking to find herself after a near-fatal beating by her husband, she finds solace and salvation in the water and soon makes her mark as a formidable endurance swimmer. In the fight of her life, Elham faces political, religious, and personal obstacles in search of her goal: the Guinness World Record for swimming the longest distance with hands bound.

Tired of being mistreated by their husbands, Ema (Reyes Spindola), Clotilde (Elizarraras) and Chayo (Orozco) leave their past (children and husbands included) and begin an adventure that will take them to a cavernous cabaret in Guadalajara, a love affair with a hot-blooded young drug dealer and, finally, a popular and well decorated mexican restaurant in downtown L.A. In the middle, the three women will find their respective self-esteem and their true reasons for living.