Movies and TvShows featuring "village-chief" theme.

Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits reluctantly provides security for journalist Claire Wellington as she interviews dictator Juan Venegas. During the interview, a military coup erupts, forcing them to flee into the jungle.

In the snowy Himalayan village of Yetis, a young Yeti named Migo stumbles upon a human, defying the beliefs of his community. The discovery leads Migo on an adventure to prove the existence of humans to his fellow Yetis.

If the law and its enforcement has worked, then the world needs gods no more... When facing the dilemma with no right answer in this world full of ambiguity, Lou I-fang, the Master of the shrine and the Chief of the village will stand out to do justice right. Together with his assistant and fellow lawyers, they team up to bring hope to people whenever crime or unfairness emerge. If only they could also face the doubts within themselves...

In Toby (2023), an estranged man named Toby is perceived as a beast. Determined to break free from the evil world he is entangled in, Toby vows to transform himself for the sake of his love, Jenny.

In a village, a ghost falls in love with a married woman and takes the form of her husband to prevent her from leaving him. The woman's family becomes suspicious, leading to a series of humorous and enchanting events. With the help of a puppeteer, the woman must find a way to uncover the truth and break free from the ghost's spell.

Padayappa, a strong-willed man, faces numerous challenges in his life, including a canceled wedding, the death of his father, and an obsessive villainess who seeks revenge. Determined to seek vengeance and protect his loved ones, Padayappa embarks on a journey filled with love, tragedy, and unrequited love.

In a small mountain village in South Korea, a musician arrives with his sickly son to work as a rat-catcher. As the village becomes consumed by a rat infestation, bizarre occurrences and inexplicable deaths begin to happen. The musician realizes that there is a sinister force at play, and he must find a way to stop it before it consumes the entire village.

Ja Wang, always cheerful and well-liked by everyone, is the dedicated leader of Onghwa Village. Proud of his virility and father to three healthy boys, he dreams of having a daughter who inherits his wife Shin Ae's features. Upon discovering they are expecting another boy, Ja Wang is shaken, especially when Shin Ae suggests he get a vasectomy. Simultaneously, his childhood friend Deok Sam starts eyeing his position as village chief, leaving Ja Wang in a challenging situation, much like the neighbor's dog about to be neutered.

The movie revolves around the conflict between two families in a Tamil Nadu village. The story follows the protagonist, who returns from abroad to his ancestral village and gets involved in a power struggle. Themes of family feuds, love, responsibility, and betrayal are explored.

In ancient Greece, a queen gives birth to a creature known as the Minotaur, half-man and half-bull. The creature is imprisoned in a labyrinth, and every year young men and women are sacrificed to it. A group of brave soldiers embark on a journey to slay the Minotaur and bring peace to the land. They must navigate the treacherous labyrinth and face their own fears in order to succeed.

Two young men, sent to a remote mountain village for re-education during the Cultural Revolution, discover a forbidden stash of Western literature and a beautiful seamstress who captivates them both. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery, they face the challenges of love, loss, and the suffocating ignorance of their time.

In the rural village, a schoolteacher decides to build a school despite facing challenges from the villagers and their traditional beliefs. The teacher's determination and efforts to educate the children and improve the village's future are met with skepticism and resistance. Through hard work and determination, the schoolteacher overcomes all odds and manages to make a positive impact on the village.

Pulimurugan is a movie about a village hunter named Murugan who becomes the protector of his community when they are tormented by illegal drug activities. He takes on the role of a savior and fights against the perpetrators to save his village. Along the way, he encounters challenges and faces dangerous situations, showcasing his skills as a fighter and his strong sibling relationship. The movie also highlights the beauty and dangers of the forest, with a powerful tiger playing a significant role in the story.

Blind Mountain tells the story of a young woman who is tricked and forced into an unwanted marriage in a rural village in China. As she struggles with the misogyny and abuse she faces, she plans her escape from the mountain.

Himalaya is a movie set in the remote rural setting of the Himalayas. The plot follows a village chief and his community as they face generational conflict, rivalry, and the challenges of surviving in the harsh mountain environment. The story revolves around a trek through the treacherous Himalaya mountain range, where the villagers face blizzards, superstitions, and the struggle for survival. The movie explores themes of tradition, wisdom, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Bomba the jungle boy swings into action when an elephant herd is threatened by ivory hunters.

The White Knights follows a group of humanitarian workers who try to provide aid and support in a war-torn region of Africa. They face various challenges including language barriers, corruption, and the dangers of combat zones. As they navigate through these obstacles, they also find themselves dealing with issues of child trafficking and the separation of mothers and children. The movie explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the complexities of humanitarian work.

Ataul for Rent is a narrative social satire movie depicting the lives of the slum dwellers of "Kalyehong Walang Lagusan", a very narrow, congested, miserable alley/compound in a typical squatter's area. The story revolves around the lives of a live-in couple who owns a small-time funeral parlor renting out coffins of four different sizes, small, medium, large and extra small. Guido, the owner, doubles as the embalmer, while his partner, Pining, does the make-up and uses the same implements for both the dead and the living and is the jueteng kubrador of the neighborhood. Gossipers, gamblers, drunkards, drug addicts, ex-convicts, prostitutes, snatchers and other notorious characters regularly hang out in the funeral wake/s of the alley either drinking alcohol, in the gaming table, or just gossiping around. These personalities, having been born and growing up in this kind of environment, see themselves as having the right to abuse their own bodies and cause untold miseries to others.