dowry
17 movies and shows
Sense and Sensibility
Wed, 13 Dec 1995
The Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. When Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son from his first marriage, John and wife Fanny. But these circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's current wife, and daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, without a home and with barely enough money to live on. As Elinor and Marianne struggle to find romantic fulfillment in a society obsessed with financial and social status, they must learn to mix sense with sensibility in their dealings with both money and men.
The Quiet Man
Mon, 21 Jul 1952
An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
A Page of Madness
Fri, 24 Sep 1926
A man takes a job at an asylum with hopes of freeing his imprisoned wife.
My Sister Deserves a Beating
Wed, 16 Nov 1966
A mad man, Spyros, wants to marry Marianna, his lively sister. He wants to give her a dowry apartment, but his money is not enough for that. So he has to ask for a loan from his boss. The boss refuses to serve him but as soon as he knows Marianna, he changes his mind. Spyros tries to think of Marianna, who is smirked for his boss's mistress, but he only manages to lose his job. He wants to marry her with the poor and honest electrician Manolis, who is in love with her.
The Son-Daughter
Fri, 23 Dec 1932
Young Asians in San Francisco find their love thwarted by clan warfare.
Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women
Wed, 26 Jan 2005
A woman, attended by two midwives, is giving birth in a small village in India. When the child's cry rings, the father bangs on a steel plate to attract the attention of all the villagers, ...
Empty Nets
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Amir, a young Iranian, signs on with a fisherman on the rugged Caspian Sea coast in order to earn the money he needs to marry his sweetheart, Narges. But in so doing, he becomes entangled in the criminal machinations of caviar poaching. Piece by piece, a complex hierarchy is revealed in a parallel realm that becomes ever more constricting and oppressive, endangering Amir’s relationship with Narges as well.
The King and I
Fri, 29 Jun 1956
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Leonowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.
The Miser
Wed, 05 Mar 1980
The children of Harpagon, Cléante and his sister Elise, are each in love but they still haven’t spoken to their father yet. Harpagon is a miser who wants to choose the right man and the right woman for his children. Based on Molière’s play.
The Woven Path: Perempuan Tana Humba
Mon, 26 Aug 2019
The Woven Path: Perempuan Tana Humba is made up of two short movies that highlight the role of women in Sumba culture. The first part of the documentary, The Woven Path, is a 10-minute movie featuring picturesque footage and images that serve as a backdrop to two poems centering on the theme of mothers. The 30-minute Perempuan Tana Humba is a much more straightforward documentary, focusing more on Sumba culture and women in three short chapters: “Marapu”, “Belis” and “Perkawinan”.
The Hundred Million Bath Dowry
Thu, 29 Jul 2004
A handsome young man from Bangkok is sent to an upcountry town to try and stamp out corruption. He falls in love with the local beauty, the eldest of three sisters. However, the course of true love never runs smoothly, and the couple have many obstacles to overcome. Not least is the girl's shotgun toting, over-protective father who demands a dowry of one hundred million baht.
Jubilee Trail
Sat, 15 May 1954
A wild-west trader and his New York wife head out for the California by wagon train. The trader is killed enroute, and his wife finds herself with child. She continues on hoping to find a man and a home.
Strange Testament
Sat, 15 Nov 1941
This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.
Muna Moto
Sun, 02 Mar 1975
Ngando and Ndomé share an extremely perfect love. Yet, tradition demands a dowry for Ndomé’s hand that Ngando, an orphan, cannot afford. Forced to ask his uncle for assistance, Ngando finds himself at the mercy of his uncle’s lust and greed. How can Ngando and Ndomé find peace together? Their journey will be challenging and everyone will learn that not everything special can be saved.
Birds of Passage
Thu, 02 Aug 2018
During the marijuana bonanza, a violent decade that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, Rapayet and his indigenous family get involved in a war to control the business that ends up destroying their lives and their culture.
Dharmadurai
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
A once-promising village doctor, burdened by personal loss and family betrayal, spirals into alcoholism and becomes an outcast. His journey of pain, resilience, and rediscovery takes him from despair to a chance at redemption, as he confronts his past and searches for purpose, love, and reconciliation.
Where Are You Going Koumba?
Fri, 01 Jan 1971
Koumba is a brave boy, and a good son who works on a plantation. He leaves his native town of Ngounié to repay the dowry of his sister.