Movies and TvShows featuring "village-life" theme.

The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to complete certain tasks assigned by the production crew, such as planting and harvesting crops. Different guests join the cast in each episode and help out with the daily chores. The goal of the program is to bring the audience along on a slower pace of life and to illustrate the joys of a simple lifestyle.

Agatha Christie's Marple follows the adventures of Miss Marple, an older spinster with a knack for solving crimes. Set in the 1950s in a quaint English village, each episode features a murder that Miss Marple must unravel, using her wit and keen observation skills. With captivating whodunits, charming village life, and a delightful female protagonist, the series offers a cozy and engaging murder mystery experience.

Grantchester is a TV show set in the 1950s that follows the life of a vicar, who also happens to be an amateur detective, as he solves crimes in the fictional village of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire, England. With the help of a police detective, the vicar uncovers mysteries and investigates murder cases while navigating his duties in the Church of England. The show explores themes of faith, morality, and the complexities of village life.

Ballykissangel is a charming and humorous TV show that takes place in the fictional town of Ballykissangel, Ireland. The series follows the lives of the town's colorful residents, including a Catholic priest, a bartender, and a group of friends. It explores themes of friendship, love, greed, and religion, creating an entertaining and heartwarming story.

Saraswatichandra is a gripping drama series set in Gujarat, India. It follows the journey of Saraswatichandra, a wealthy businessman who falls in love with Kumud, a young woman from a traditional village. Their love story faces various challenges and obstacles, including a forced marriage proposal and the clash between modernity and tradition. Based on the novel of the same name, this TV show explores the complexities of relationships and the dynamics of a joint family.

Ms. Ma is sent to jail after being accused of killing her daughter. She escapes in order to find the real murderer and starts solving other cases.

In a small Serbian village, a peasant grandfather and his grandson navigate through life's challenges, with heartwarming and tear-jerking moments.

Mar de plástico is a gripping crime drama set in a small village. The residents of the village are haunted by a string of brutal murders, and the local police force must unravel the mystery while dealing with the harsh realities of village life.

The Village is a captivating drama series set in a rural English village during the early 20th century. It explores the lives of different characters and their experiences with themes like family, gay relationships, and the impact of World War One and the interwar period. The village serves as a backdrop for the stories, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of its inhabitants.

Chalupáři is a Czechoslovak comedy TV series filmed in 1974 and 1975 by František Filip.

Follows two friends who love having fun and booze, until everything unravels. Nic is lonely, bored in her depressing marriage, and haunted by a huge secret. And now the family's cat has disappeared. Nic's tired of the small talk with her cleaner Viv and the bad sex she has with her husband Dan and she has no friends in their small village. Only her son Ollie, whom she adores, keeps her going. She is definitely not looking forward to her son's school fete--until new-mum-in-town Jen joins her on the Splat-a-Rat stall. Nic thinks she has found a kindred spirit, but is Jen all she seems? And can Nic's secret stay a secret for much longer?

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.

In the reconstruction era after the Civil War, a man named John Sommersby returns to his wife and a small Tennessee community. However, as he settles back into his old life, doubts begin to arise about his true identity. His wife begins to suspect that he may be an imposter, and this suspicion leads to a court case where John must prove his true identity. As the trial progresses, secrets come to light and the truth about John's past is revealed.

In a conservative Polish village, a young girl explores her sexual desires and experiences the complexities of love and lust, leading to her coming of age.

In the Iranian village, a young boy named Ahmed discovers that he accidentally took his classmate's notebook home. Determined to return it, he goes on a journey to find his friend's house. Along the way, Ahmed encounters various challenges and learns the importance of kindness and helpfulness. This minimalistic and postmodern film showcases the gentle and slow pace of rural life in Iran, while also exploring themes of friendship, family relationships, and education.

Antonia returns to her rural village after World War II and confronts the challenges of rural life and traditional norms as she builds a matriarchal community.

An American oil company representative is sent to a small seaside village in Scotland to secure the location for a new oil refinery. As he spends time in the village, he begins to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the locals' way of life, leading to an internal conflict between his job and the desire to protect the village. With eccentric characters and a touch of magical realism, this film explores themes of greed, environmentalism, and cultural clash.

During the Japanese occupation of China in 1942, a Chinese widow forms a forbidden interracial romance while facing numerous challenges, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the language barrier.