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.