Movies and TvShows featuring "pathos" theme.
A police officer discovers a red wedding envelope and realizes that the sender is a ghost who wants to marry him before moving on to the afterlife. As they form a unique connection, they navigate the challenges of a ghost-human relationship.
In Battle Royale II: Requiem, a group of teenagers from a previous battle are forced to return to the island to fight against a corrupt government regime. As they struggle for their lives, they must also grapple with the loss of loved ones, the brutal reality of using guns as children, and the desire for revenge. With intense action and thrilling plot twists, Battle Royale II: Requiem explores themes of freedom, imperialism, and self-sacrifice.
The Curse of the Cat People is a psychological horror movie about a young girl, Amy, who befriends an imaginary person named 'Irena'. Amy's parents are concerned about her strange behavior and attempt to intervene. The story takes a dark turn when Amy is led into a haunted house where she encounters the ghost of a deceased neighbor. As Amy's imagination becomes more vivid, she finds herself in danger and must confront her fears to escape the curse of her imaginary friend.
In this comedy, the town gossip fills her time running the lives of others. Naturally, she is also a matchmaker.
A dancer falls in love with a puppeteer, much to the consternation of her manipulative manager. The puppeteer himself seems more interested in his puppets than in romance with her. Can she find true love?
Failing vaudeville performer, Len, is taken under the wing of the German Shepherd wonder dog, Kelly, and a new act is born. Len hopes all his dreams are coming true when he finds himself in Hollywood ... but Kelly is the one in demand on the big screen.
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum is a comedic musical set in New York City during the Great Depression. The film follows the story of a vagabond named Bumper, who lives in Central Park and enjoys his carefree lifestyle. However, when the mayor tries to evict him, Bumper finds himself caught up in a series of adventures that involve amnesia, love, and song. With catchy tunes and a touch of romance, this film showcases the struggles and eccentricities of the people living in poverty during one of America's most challenging times.
During World War II, a comedienne and a barber impersonate air raid wardens and discover a nest of Nazi spies.
A small-town blowhard runs for water commissioner while fighting to win custody of his niece and nephew.
During the Great Depression, a little girl named Martha Jane is left in the care of a big-time gambler after her father is unable to pay off his debts. Despite the tension and reprisal that surround her, Martha Jane's innocence and resilience touch the hearts of those around her, leading to a series of unpredictable events that culminate in her redemption.
A girl from a show-business family seeks a backer for her boyfriend's musical.
The Clown follows the journey of a struggling clown as he deals with personal and professional challenges in the world of show business. Set in the 1930s and 1950s, the film explores themes of slapstick comedy, burlesque theater, and the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. The protagonist faces issues such as divorce, child custody, and the death of his father, adding a layer of pathos to the story. With elements of comedy, drama, and tragedy, The Clown takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the life of a performer.
Set in the year 1064, Sacra Corona follows a prince's journey to reclaim his kingdom, facing bloodshed, rebellion, and a gang of robbers. As he battles against nomads and fights for his people, love and violence intertwine in this pathos-filled story.
Zander, an orphan living on a Texas cattle ranch, faces adversity and deception as he tries to find his place in the world.
Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (working under the pseudonym “Sally Stubblefield”) tells a rough-edged tale of life inside a 1950s women’s reformatory. Set in the Martha Washington School for Girls—an institute for wayward teenagers and unwed mothers—THE GREEN-EYED BLONDE tackles a range of topical social issues as the inmates band together to help out one of their own when she refuses to give up her child.
A Hawaiian naval nurse weds a widowed officer partly because he has a crippled daughter.
Horse-breeder Howard Chamberlain has many superstitious quirks but his primary one is that he believes orphans are bad luck and a jinx to be around. This is bad news when 'Gimpy", an orphan, shows up at Chamberlain's horse-ranch in search of a place to stay. But Howard's soft-hearted wife, Madeline, allows the young boy to stay on and work in the barn with the horses. And "Gimpy" breaks Chamberlain's "orphan-jinx" in a big way.
Annie (Ann Gillis), an orphan, (based on Harold Gray's comic strip but who is at no point in the film called 'Little Orphan Annie), is befriended by a fight manager, 'Pop' Corrigan (J. Farrell MacDonald). She brings him Johnny Adams (Robert Kent), a promising prizefighter. Annie gets the people of the neighborhood to finance his training. But on the night of Johnny's big fight, a gambling syndicate locks him in a gymnasium and it appears the neighborhood folks will lose their investment.
A lonely child, neglected by her parents, encounters and befriends a German Shepherd, but she's unaware the animal is a military dog being trained for service in WW2.
Three Wise Girls follows the story of three young women, Nan, Gladys, and Angela, who move to the city and find themselves facing various challenges in their pursuit of love and success. Nan struggles with her jilted lover, while Gladys faces sexual harassment at work. Angela, on the other hand, becomes involved with a wealthy married man. As they navigate the complexities of relationships and navigate the fast-paced city life, the three friends learn important life lessons and find their own paths to happiness.