Parola chiave Master Servant Relationship

Messico, 1970. Roma è un quartiere medioborghese di Mexico City che affronta una stagione di grande instabilità economico-politica. Cleo è la domestica tuttofare di una famiglia benestante che accudisce marito, moglie, nonna, quattro figli e un cane. Cleo è india, mentre la famiglia che l'ha ingaggiata è di discendenza spagnola e frequenta gringos altolocati. I compiti della giovane domestica non finiscono mai, e passano senza soluzione di continuità dal dare il bacio della buonanotte ai bambini al ripulire la cacca del cane dal cortiletto di ingresso della casa: quello in cui il macchinone comprato dal capofamiglia entra a stento, pestando i suddetti escrementi.

In Inghilterra, nel 1932, Sir William McCordie organizza, presso la propria sfarzosa tenuta di Gosford Park, un fine settimana di festa ricco di invitati. In quel frangente vine commesso un delitto: occorre trovare il responsabile.

Danielle è una ragazza del sedicesimo secolo che ha la passione dei libri e cita con facilità l'Utopia di Tommaso Moro. La giovane ha assistito alla morte del padre e, nonostante la sua tristezza, ha fascino ed energia sufficienti per far invaghire un principe dopo avere attirato la sua attenzione colpendolo con una mela. Danielle non aspetta che il principe venga in suo soccorso ma si offre di fargli da guida e di salvargli la vita.

Alessandria d'Egitto. Seconda metà del IV secolo dopo Cristo. La città in cui convivono cristiani, pagani ed ebrei è anche un vivo centro di ricerca scientifica. Vi spicca, per acume e spirito di indagine, la giovane Ipazia, figlia del filosofo e geometra Teone. Ipazia tiene anche una scuola in cui l'allievo Oreste cerca di attirare la sua attenzione. C'è però anche un giovane schiavo, Davus, attratto dalla sua bellezza e dalla sua cultura. Col trascorrere degli anni la tensione tra gli aderenti alle diverse religioni diviene sempre più palese e finisce col divampare vedendo il prevalere dei cristiani i quali godono ormai della compiacenza di Roma (anche se non di quella di Oreste divenuto prefetto). Guidati dal vescovo Cirillo e avvalendosi del braccio armato costituito dai fanatici monaci parabalani, i cristiani riescono ad annullare la presenza delle altre forme di religione e intendono regolare i conti con il pensiero che oggi definiremmo 'laico' di Ipazia.

Martina e Filippa, due sorelle nubili di una certa età, figlie di un austero pastore luterano, vivono in uno sperduto paesino della costa danese dello Jutland. Le due donne da giovani erano molto carine, ma l'atteggiamento intransigente e bigotto del pastore aveva fatto subito desistere i possibili pretendenti, ma il loro ricordo è rimasto indelebile in alcuni di loro.

Un autista indiano scaltro e ambizioso riesce a sfuggire alla povertà per arrivare ai vertici del potere. Un viaggio epico tratto dal bestseller del New York Times.

Preso a servizio dal giovane, ricco e nobile Tony Mounset, il cameriere Hugo Barrett intuisce la debole indole del suo nuovo padrone e non tarda a conquistarsi una posizione dominante, coinvolgendo nel gioco anche la propria amante Vera...

La giovane Diouana arriva in Francia per lavorare come domestica presso una famiglia borghese. La nuova vita è però dura e noiosa: lavori domestici, divieto di uscire di casa se non per fare la spesa, isolamento dalla società.

Margaret è una celebre attrice arrogante e crudele, abituata ad essere servita e riverita dalle persone di cui si circonda. Arriva al suo servizio come dama di compagnia Silvia, una ragazza benestante ma che desidera essere sottomessa ad una padrona e che non ama vivere al di fuori della villa in cui lavora. Quando la sottomissione masochistica di Silvia, acquisendo tratti via via più erotici, assume sfumature omosessuali, l'attrice decide di metterla all'asta a una ristretta cerchia di amici, vendendola come schiava.

Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.

Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War.

When a reluctant heir is called to compete in a tournament to decide the next king, the royal guard sent to escort him soon becomes his forbidden desire.

Narumi Katou is a middle-aged man who suffers from the bizarre ZONAPHA Syndrome: a rare and inexplicable disease that causes its victims to endure severe seizures at random, with the only cure being to watch someone laugh. One day, during Narumi's part time job, a young boy with a giant suitcase fleeing from three adults runs into him. The boy introduces himself as Masaru Saiga, the new owner of the famous Saiga Enterprises following his father's recent death. However, other members of his family are trying to assassinate him and claim the fortune for themselves.

During the Warring Period, slave girl Chu Qiao survives a deadly hunting game and is drawn into the ruthless power struggles of the Yuwen family. Trained by Yuwen Yue and bonded with Prince Yan Xun, she faces betrayal and war. As Yan Xun becomes consumed by revenge, Chu Qiao forges her own path, rising as a military strategist and fighting to end slavery.

In a time of turmoil, Xu Xiao rises as King of Northern Liang, defeating threats from steppe kingdoms and southern uprisings. His heir, Xu Fengnian, a free-spirited warrior, has spent years mastering his skills while forming alliances, including with the skilled swordswoman Nangong Pushe. Among the royal household is Jiang Ni, a princess from a rival kingdom who may harbor hidden motives. As Xu Fengnian ascends the throne, doubts arise about his ability to uphold his father’s legacy. When a critical campaign looms, the fate of the realm hangs in the balance.

An encounter leads to a lifetime of memories. An ordinary man accidentally wakes the mysterious Si Teng from decades of slumber. In helping her search for her identity, they overcome many obstacles to grow together in love. On a journey to retrace his ancestry, young designer Qin Fang accidentally sets off a contraption that leads to him to a woman named Si Teng who is bewitchingly beautiful and powerful. Confused by the fragmented memories in her mind, Si Teng claims to be Qin Fang's new master and forces him to aid in her plans. Si Teng gradually opens up to Qin Fang and grows to discover the novelty and wonders of living. However, Bai Ying who has became crazed from her obsession becomes a roadblock in their relationship.

Set in the late Tang Dynasty during Emperor Wenzong's reign, powerful eunuchs control the court. An attempted coup to overthrow the influential eunuch Qiu Ziliang fails, leading Qiu to order the massacre of Prime Minister Wang Yang’s family. Two granddaughters escape, but they are separated. Seven years later, the new emperor, Qi Yan, establishes the Purple Clothes Bureau to confront his godfather, Qiu Ziliang. Now grown, the sisters return under new identities: Qiu Yanzhi as Qiu Ziliang’s adopted daughter and Chen Ruoyun as Qi Yan’s sword-bearer. Although on opposing sides, both seek to dismantle Qiu Ziliang’s power and restore balance to the Tang Dynasty.

Sasuke Furuta is a vassal of the great warlord Nobunaga Oda and a man obsessed with tea ceremony and material desires in his pursuit of a fortuitous life. Having learned from Nobunaga and the legendary tea master Soueki Senne, Sasuke walks the way of the Hyouge Mono.

Set during the Ming dynasty during the rule of Yongle Emperor, it tells the story of a young girl named Yao Zijin, who entered the palace to become a maid of the food bureau. In the deep palace, she remains determined and slowly works her way up while perfecting her craft; while making friends and encountering an unexpected romance at the same time.

The story about two individuals from different backgrounds who became victims of their circumstances and are destined to spend their whole lives with each other. Gaeti is a beautiful girl who has a cheerful nature and is loved by everyone around her. She belongs to a wealthy family. While, Badar is an ordinary, middle-class guy, who helps Gaeti’s father at work. He is secretly in love with Gaeti.

When a modern architect wakes in 1927, he finds himself drawn to a noble heir—and must choose between a future he lost and a past that feels like home.

Jao Sua Song leads the Five Dragon Guild, but family chaos brews. Eldest son Thian faces pressure to inherit power while battling forbidden love.

After her family is destroyed and she’s killed by the tyrant Jun Che, Lu Yingying is reborn before the tragedy begins. Determined to change her fate, she takes control of her destiny. When she encounters Jun Che again—this time as a powerless slave—she buys him for revenge. But as they face enemies together, hatred turns to love, and their lives become irrevocably intertwined in a battle for justice and redemption.

A Southern prince and a Northern assassin, bound since childhood, struggle with love and betrayal as political intrigue threatens to tear them apart.

Sky, a mafia heir, and Sun, his strict bodyguard, fall in love, but must confront Sky's father and his expectations for their relationship.

After losing her kingdom, Princess Xiao Ningyun is sold into slavery and bought by Prince Chen Fengxue, who initially tortures her out of revenge. As they face challenges and misunderstandings, they eventually open up to each other.

Soldier Klaus von Wolfstadt becomes a knight to enemy commander Taki Reizen, leading to a strong romantic bond tested by conflicts.

After her family is massacred, Dong Tingyao seeks refuge with her fiancé’s household, only to be stripped of her identity and forced to serve the governor who killed her father.

A tragic love story unfolds when Malaai agrees to marry the owner of Rom Ngiew House, Luang Wisarn, unaware that he is gay.