Movies and TvShows featuring "physical-work" theme.

Grace, a woman fleeing from gangsters, seeks shelter in a small Colorado town. The townspeople agree to protect her, but as time goes on, they demand more and more from her, leading to abuse and exploitation. When Grace's true identity is revealed, she seeks revenge on the town by orchestrating their destruction with the help of the mobsters.

Mother India tells the story of Radha, a strong-willed woman who faces poverty, tragedy, and societal pressures while trying to raise her children in a village. She battles against a money-lender, deals with the loss of her limbs, and sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her family.

Waiting for the Carnival (2019) is a documentary that explores the social issues and working conditions in a village in Northeast Brazil, specifically focusing on the textile industry and the physical work involved. It sheds light on the challenges faced by workers and their role in the Brazilian carnival.

In 1980s rural America, four friends embark on a journey of redemption, confronting their troubled pasts and discovering the power of friendship.

"The Last One Put Out the Light" - The Berlin construction workers Micha, Silvio and Norbert are out of work. The way out spells - Norway. Because over German craftsmen are in demand. The three with 17 other desperate people are bawling Norwegian and preparing themselves for "it's always just salmon" and fearing the darkness. Too bad that their wives have other plans.

Dark River tells the story of a woman who returns to her family farm after the death of her father, only to find herself in a power struggle with her brother over the future of the land. As she confronts the traumas of her past, she must navigate the complexities of family dynamics and the harsh realities of farm life.

Superfluous is a comedy-drama movie that takes place in 1960s Serbia. The story revolves around a young worker in a physical work training camp who falls in love with a girl from the province. Their courtship is complicated by the historical background of Yugoslavia and the challenges faced by Yugoslavian peasants. The movie explores themes of unrequited love, young love, and the struggles of the working class.

Martha Bieder is the last rubble-woman in Berlin Rummelsburg. Every day, rain or shine, she stands at the conveyor belt - as she has for decades - sorting through rubble. After a retirement party thrown for her by her male colleagues, she tells her story of being a rubble-woman in post-war Germany.