Movies and TvShows featuring "reversal-of-fortune" theme.

Internal strife ensues for two decades as three family members vie for control over a large South Korean conglomerate.

This drama tells the success story of Han Jung Won, a workaholic careerwoman who is determined to make her own way in life without the help of her family, which has garnered considerable wealth from their publishing company. Her life is turned upside down due to someone's mistake, and she faces numerous setbacks on the road to recovery.

North & South is a TV show that explores the love story between Margaret Hale and John Thornton, amidst the backdrop of social conflict and industrialization during the 19th century in England. Margaret, a young woman from the South, moves with her family to a northern industrial town and finds herself caught between the working class and the prosperous industrialists. As Margaret and John navigate their differences and societal pressures, they discover a deep connection and a love that transcends social boundaries.

A 10 billion won insurance murder case causes Oh Ha Naui to lose everything. She sets out to take revenge upon Chun Mi Ja who caused her misfortune.

Just My Luck is a romantic comedy film about Ashley, a lucky woman who switched luck with Jake, a guy with seemingly constant bad luck. As Ashley enjoys her newfound good fortune, Jake struggles to navigate his now unlucky life. They must find a way to reverse the luck before it's too late.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a drama film set in 19th-century China. It tells the story of two women, Snow Flower and Lily, who form a deep and enduring friendship. The film explores themes of female friendship, love, and the challenges faced by women in traditional Chinese society. Snow Flower and Lily communicate through a secret language written on a fan, symbolizing their bond. As their lives unfold, they experience both joys and hardships, navigating the complexities of their culture and the expectations placed upon them.

The Last Time I Saw Paris is a tragic romance that tells the story of a disillusioned American writer who falls in love with an heiress in post-war Paris. Their dysfunctional marriage leads to self-destructive behavior and unrequited love. Set against the backdrop of victory in Europe day and the bustling Parisian cafe culture, this film explores themes of unfulfilled dreams and the consequences of a downward spiral.

In 1890s Paris, Georges Duroy, known as Bel Ami, becomes a notorious womanizer who achieves wealth and success by manipulating and seducing influential women. As he climbs the social ladder, Duroy's promiscuity and schemes lead to consequences that threaten his newfound power.

In Silver River, a mustached man, owning a gambling boat and burning money, forms a friendship with a dishonorably discharged man who needs money to start a new life. Together, they face the challenges of the American Civil War, battle of Gettysburg, and warring factions. Amidst the political rally and assassination attempts, they navigate through their own personal struggles and strive for wealth and empire.

After her family loses their fortune, a spoiled rich girl is forced to take a second job working at a sporting goods store. She learns about hard work, love, and the true meaning of happiness.

Having lost everything to horse racing, Yûji accidentally gets 10 million yen. But this sum belongs to a Yakuza.

In Dance, Fools, Dance, a wealthy family's fortune takes a hit during a financial crisis in 1930s Chicago. The daughter takes on an assumed identity and becomes an investigative reporter, uncovering a web of crime and corruption. She navigates high society parties, bootlegging operations, and romantic rivalries, all while trying to save her family from ruin.

In Springfield Rifle, a military intelligence officer is tasked with uncovering a spy ring during the American Civil War. He goes undercover and must navigate through dangerous situations, facing betrayal and false accusations. With the help of his investigative skills and courage, he strives to complete his top-secret mission.

Guy in a pickup truck kidnaps 5 women off the street, intending to make them his sex slaves.

Friends & Crocodiles is a drama set in the 1980s and 1990s, revolving around the enduring relationship between an entrepreneur and his personal assistant. The story explores themes of love, wealth, eccentricity, and social commentary.

A young man ruthlessly climbs the corporate ladder only to attempt suicide when the stock market crashes.

A wealthy businessman pretends to be unemployed and must deceive a hotel owner in order to win a contest and marry his daughter.

Three women share a close bond that was deeper than any friendship. Song Ah, Sen Na, and Hyun Ah were both the same age and went to the same schools. Song Ah was an especially giving friend who would do anything for a friend. She absolutely trusted Sen Na and treated her like a sister along with her twin sister Hyun Ah. She thought they would always maintain a close relationship. But she had no idea that Sen Na was planning revenge.

Ricky and Fatso are friends in need. They are in dire need of money since they are only paid slave wages at the bottling factory. However, they become millionaires overnight after buying a winning lottery ticket. During one of their swingin' nights on the town, Ricky is suddenly attacked by an upset stomach; and in no time, a quack doctor diagnoses the seizure as terminal cancer. Ricky seriously considers suicide. But he is appalled by the drawbacks inherent in the available methods of doing himself in--primarily the pain! It is on a rooftop from which he is supposed to make a plunge that he saves a poor man from suicide by giving the latter all the money he has. In gratitude, the newly rich man promises to hire a killer to finish off his suffering benefactor...

Short reversal of fortune film. Check it out on youtube on my channel AdamKilshawe