Movies and TvShows featuring "rural-area" theme.
Last of the Summer Wine follows the antics of a trio of friends who spend their time wandering around the village, getting into mischief and enjoying the idiosyncratic conversations in the local cafe. Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, the show captures the carefree and humorous moments of their lives.
The series exhibited several stories based on folklore and mythology , with characters such as Cuca, Saci Pererê and Iara from Brazilian folklore and then later with several characters from fairytales, fables, literature and greek mythology. The residents of Sítio, Emília, Narizinho, Pedrinho, Dona Benta and Tia Nastacia live several adventures with a lot of the mystery and dangers that haunt the remote town of Arraial do Tucanos.
Heartbeat is a comedy, crime, and drama TV show set in 1960s Northern England. It follows the story of a police constable in the North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!
Sol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. to live as an illegal immigrant, he remains in Brazil and, despite many trials and tribulations, he becomes a successful rodeo cowboy.
Lark Rise to Candleford follows the lives of the residents of Lark Rise, a small farming community, and its neighboring town, Candleford. The story is based on the novel and portrays the challenges faced by various characters as they navigate relationships and social class dynamics in a rural area.
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. On a warm, sunny day, 10-year-old Satsuki and 4-year-old Mei Kusakabe drive with their father along a rural road towards their new home. The girls are excited about the move since it will bring them closer to their mother, who is ill in the hospital. Their house is old and falling apart, but the girls find it charming and set out to explore. They stumble upon susuwatari, or soot sprites, in the attic and befriend them. Mei falls into a hole and meets a large creature called Totoro, who becomes her friend. Satsuki and her father find Mei and offer their respects to the spirits for watching over her. The family takes a bike ride into town to visit their mother in the hospital. Mei insists on staying with Satsuki at school, and they return home together in the rain. They encounter Totoro, who they offer an umbrella to. The creature takes them on a magical ride before they return home. The next day, the girls wake up to find a giant tree from the acorns they planted. They have a picnic with Granny, who tells them that fresh vegetables will help their mother. Satsuki receives news that her mother won't be able to come home, causing her distress. Mei decides to visit her mother in the hospital and gets lost. Satsuki seeks Totoro's help to find Mei. With the assistance of Catbus, they locate Mei and bring her back home. The film ends with their mother returning home, and the spirits watching over the children as they play with friends.
Ashitaka embarks on a quest to find a cure for a curse and gets caught in a war between forest gods and a mining colony. He meets San, the Mononoke Hime, and the story explores the struggle between humanity and nature, without a clear villain, portraying darkness and hate in everyone. Ashitaka discovers the true cause of his curse and must face the consequences. The film highlights themes of environmentalism, prejudice, compassion, and moral ambiguity.
Keller Dover's daughter and her friend are kidnapped. As the police investigation proceeds, Dover decides to take matters into his own hands. He captures the prime suspect and begins torturing him for answers. Meanwhile, Detective Loki uncovers a maze-like pattern that leads him closer to the truth.
Dr. Romantic follows the story of a talented triple-board surgeon who becomes disillusioned with the corrupt medical system in a big city hospital. He decides to start fresh and moves to a small, rural hospital where he brings revolutionary changes to the medical team, teaching them the true meaning of saving lives.
The Vicar of Dibley is a sitcom comedy set in a small community in the English countryside. It follows the life of an eccentric and unorthodox woman priest as she navigates the challenges of her role and interacts with the colorful characters in the village. With its double entendre humor and ensemble cast, the show provides a humorous and lighthearted take on religion, community, and rural life.
Silver Spoon is about Hachiken Yuugo, a city boy who enrolls in Oezo Agricultural High School to escape the pressures of city life. Despite his lack of experience in agriculture, Hachiken soon finds himself immersed in the daily challenges of farming and the close-knit community of his classmates. Through his experiences, Hachiken learns valuable life lessons about hard work, friendship, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams.
On his way to the biggest race of his life, Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car, gets stranded in a rundown town called Radiator Springs. There, he learns the importance of friendship and realizing that winning isn't everything in life.
A successful vascular surgeon is suddenly confronted with a blood phobia, making it impossible for him to exercise his job in the hospital. He moves from the capital to the countryside to work as the GP of a village where he only knows his aunt. His predecessor was well liked, so his new community is less than welcoming. The empathic capabilities of the doctor leaves much to be desired, making it even harder for him to win his place in the close-knit community.
Where the Heart Is is a British TV show set in a small town in Northern England. The story revolves around a sister-in-law who works as a nurse at the local health center in the fictional town. The show explores the dynamics of family relationships, particularly a husband-wife relationship, in the context of rural life in Yorkshire. The plot unfolds over the course of the 1990s and 2000s, providing a glimpse into the changing times and challenges faced by the characters.
When a third-grader's natural gift for golf is accidentally discovered by a pro player, the boy embarks on a journey to be the world's best golfer.
In a vengeful quest to find out who killed her husband, a woman ends up exposing her small community's deepest and ugliest secrets.
A former DEA agent, Phil Broker, moves his family to a quiet town after a tragic incident. When his daughter is bullied, he becomes entangled with a local meth druglord, leading to a dangerous confrontation. Determined to protect his daughter at all costs, Phil must confront his past with a biker gang and face the complex challenges ahead.
Rosehaven follows the comedic journey of Daniel and Emma, who return to rural Tasmania to help Daniel's mother with her real estate business. As they deal with the eccentricities of small-town life, their friendship strengthens, and they discover the true meaning of home.
At 20, Donalda is the most beautiful girl in Sainte-Adèle. Young, intelligent, and dynamic, she has always been in love with Alexis, the log driver, a feisty adventurer whose life is a perpetual storm. But Seraphin is also in love with Donalda, and he will do anything to have her.