Movies and TvShows featuring "political" theme.
Homeland is a captivating TV show that follows the story of Carrie Mathison, a bipolar CIA officer who becomes obsessed with capturing terrorists. As she navigates the murky world of intelligence and counter-terrorism, she must battle her own personal demons and the betrayals within her own agency. With its intense plot and thought-provoking themes, Homeland keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Boardwalk Empire is a crime drama set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The story follows the rise and fall of criminal kingpin Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, as he navigates the world of organized crime and political corruption. With a complex web of characters and intricate storylines, Boardwalk Empire explores themes of power, loyalty, and the human cost of ambition.
Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.
During the late stages of the Warring States era of the Qin state, Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
Veep is a political satire comedy that follows the life of Selina Meyer, the Vice President of the United States and her dysfunctional team as they deal with various political scandals, public embarrassments, and ambitious power plays. Through humor and cringe-worthy situations, the show offers a satirical take on American politics and the inner workings of the White House.
A cynical woman who lives alone runs into a powerful general who falls in love with her at first sight. She has trust issues; he has secrets that even he doesn't know about. Together, they start to investigate those secrets.
A story that details the the lives of ordinary civilians amidst the magnanimous changes in Chinese society over the years. At the end of the 1970s, the Zhou family lived in a provincial city in the north. The father, Zhu Zhi Gang, has just participated in the Third Front Movement in Xi Nan. The eldest son, Zhou Bing Yi, responds to a national call to become part of the first batch of "educated" youths sent to live and work in rural areas. The eldest daughter, Zhou Rong, follows her poet husband to the countryside of Guizhou. The youngest son, Zhou Bing Kun, is the only one left at home with their mother. In the span of 50 years, the Zhou family is swept by the tides of change in China. ~~ Adapted from the novel "A Lifelong Journey" (人世间) by Liang Xiao Sheng (梁晓声).
A story that follows Emperor Renzong of Song as he struggles between maintaining his ideologies of governing the country and his love for his daughter.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a TV show set in ancient Korea, specifically during the Silla Kingdom in the 6th century. It follows a group of young warriors who train together and become entangled in political intrigue, romance, and the conflicts of the nobility and the royal family.
In the Name of People is a suspenseful TV show that takes place in China, revolving around a massive anti-corruption campaign. As the story unfolds, it delves into the power struggles, political intrigues, and personal sacrifices made in the name of justice.
They destroyed his family. They thought he was too weak to do anything. They thought wrong.
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
There is no power struggle that is more cruel and vicious as among the concubines in a royal palace. Jo So Yong is a beautiful but conniving royal concubine during the Joseon Dynasty who will stop at nothing to win the love and power of King In Jo. Although she is from the lower class, she uses her unparalleled beauty and wit to gain power and control over Joseon, even if it means getting rid of Crown Prince So Hyun so her son can be king. When Lady Jo finally gets the power she wanted, it results in the bloodiest battle.
The epic story of twin brothers Liu Xie and Liu Ping of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, one raised as an emperor and the other a commoner.
In the spring of 1931, after the Communist Party successfully set up many communication stations in China, they set their sight on Western Europe and assigned two of their agents ”Asthray'” and “Porcelain” to Paris. From there on, the stories of secret deal, hidden betrayal, questionable death, forbidden love, and brotherhood among the military and a prominent family’s members were unraveled.
Zhongfu Group, a large state-owned enterprise with a magnificent history of 80 years in Jingzhou, was in trouble during the transition period, and the existing market changed. Factors, there are also serious corruption issues that cannot be ignored. An unexpected explosion exploded the bizarre disappearance of 500 million funds, gradually exposing all kinds of sharp and complicated contradictions. Senior party and government officials, business executives, all walks of life, the underprivileged groups, all kinds of life-like characters.
Azad, the jailer of a women's prison, hijacks a train with a group of inmates to demand money for the lives of the passengers. His motive is to donate the funds to impoverished farmers. As he carries out various missions, he faces challenges and confronts his past. This action-packed movie highlights social and political issues.
Bridal Mask follows the story of a person who wears a mask to fight against the Japanese colonial rule in Seoul, Korea in the 1930s. With a hidden identity, the protagonist seeks revenge, uncovers hidden truths, and navigates love and politics amidst difficult times.