Movies like Tandem (1994)

Tokyo Decadence (1992)

A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Antiporno (2017)

Kyôko, a traumatized young Japanese girl, finds herself struggling with her self-confidence in her adult life. Growing up in a family without her mother and her sister, she constantly questions the rationale of sex and the notion of liberty in modern Japanese society.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Pimp (2018)

An urban love story set on the hard streets of the Bronx. A struggling female pimp, named Wednesday, grows up learning the game from her dad. Once he's gone she's left to look out for her prostitute mother and girlfriend Nikki.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

The Poker House (2008)

Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

BLAME! (2017)

In the distant technological future, civilization has reached its ultimate Net-based form. An "infection" in the past caused the automated systems to spiral out of order, resulting in a multi-leveled city structure that replicates itself infinitely in all directions. Now humanity has lost access to the city's controls, and is hunted down and purged by the defense system known as the Safeguard. In a tiny corner of the city, a little enclave known as the Electro-Fishers is facing eventual extinction, trapped between the threat of the Safeguard and dwindling food supplies. A girl named Zuru goes on a journey to find food for her village, only to inadvertently cause doom when an observation tower senses her and summons a Safeguard pack to eliminate the threat. With her companions dead and all escape routes blocked, the only thing that can save her now is the sudden arrival of Killy the Wanderer, on his quest for the Net Terminal Genes, the key to restoring order to the world.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

From Straight A's to XXX (2017)

When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her double life a secret. But soon rumours spread and Miriam becomes the subject of vicious online attacks and unwanted attention. Miriam fights back: she talks to the media, saying her new line of work empowers her as a feminist. But her confident stand has unintended consequences. Miriam is shunned by her conservative family and her colleagues in the adult film world. One impulsive decision has quickly spiralled out of control - and Miriam's problems are just beginning.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)

Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). A year later, she agrees to go to even more remote spot with a Tibetan saddle tramp Lao Jin to learn horse herding.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Hounddog (2008)

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Pink Narcissus (1971)

An outrageous erotic poem focusing on the daydreams of a beautiful boy prostitute who, from the seclusion of his ultra-kitsch apartment, conceives a series of interlinked narcissistic fantasies populated by matadors, dancing boys, slaves, and leather-clad bikers.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

One Million Yen Girl (2008)

A 21-year-old girl is released from prison, only to deal with the neighborhood gossip about her and family conflicts. She decides to save one million yen, move to where no one knows her and keep repeating the process.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Ritual (2000)

A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Sakuran (2006)

Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Wanda (1970)

After a string of abusive relationships, Wanda abandons her family and seeks solace in the company of a petty criminal.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Killer's Kiss (1955)

Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Hardball (2001)

An aimless young man who is scalping tickets, gambling and drinking, agrees to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Scarecrow (1973)

Two drifters bum around, visit earthy women and discuss opening a car wash in Pittsburgh.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Funeral Parade of Roses (1969)

In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda owns a bar in which the gay, cross-dresser, and trans scenes meet. Gonda is in a relationship with the madam of the bar, Leda. As the younger Eddie starts a passionate affair with Gonda, she ignites the jealousy of Leda, unaware of another kind of history between them.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Under the Silver Lake (2018)

Young and disenchanted Sam meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who's swimming in his building's pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Female Yakuza Tale (1973)

Ocho is accidentally captured by a drug trafficking cartel who use Chinese women to smuggle drugs into Japan by hiding it in their vaginas. She is tortured, and manages to escape, fighting both the male yakuzas and a gang of female thieves.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Mai Mai Miracle (2009)

Inspired by her grandfather's stories, young Shinko embarks on wild flights of fancy about the history of the little town she lives in. But dreams can't fend off the realities of growing up.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Unfaithful Wife: In Front of Her Husband's Eyes (1994)

Mayumi Hirose lived with her husband Yasuhiro and younger sister Miki. Her girlfriend Yasuhiro, who was in the prime of his career, was busy every day, had many business trips overseas, and often returned home late at night. One day, my cousin Tadao came to Tokyo from his hometown. Tadao, who lost his family, ends up staying at Mayumi's house.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

A Female Teacher's Dangerous Lust (1996)

Yuko becomes a teacher at an all-boys school. She just spends her days going back and forth between her home and school in vain. And then there was her 30th birthday, which she celebrated alone. At a boutique she stops at to relieve her loneliness, she meets Seiichi, a young clerk. Coincidentally, she is revealed to be the lover of Hideko's younger sister, and before she knows it, they begin to spend sweet nights together.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Forced Indecency Sisters (1994)

Mai Kuraishi was attacked by two young men on the banks of the Chikuma River. They see her face and try to strangle her to death, but she is saved by Ota, who was just passing by in his car, and takes her home. When Mai's helpers jump out at Mai's strange behavior, she takes her in their arms. When Ota is surprised at how big Mai's house is, the people come out and thank her and ask her name, so Ota gives her his business card.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Black Erogenous Zone: Mourning Wife's Thighs (1995)

Noriko Murakami's vermilion-stained body welcomed Toshio Kuze's cock. Kuze moves violently as if fascinated by Noriko's body. The two had just gotten engaged and were planning to hold their wedding in three months. The north wind blew against Kimiko Sakuraba's cheek as she stood in front of her grave.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

At the End of Love (1996)

Keiichi is a serious office worker. His only hobby was cross-dressing, but he stopped doing that after getting married. He thought that was fine. I was happy. However, one day, he meets a beautiful young man at a gay bar where his boss forcefully takes him. After having a fateful and dazzling sex with the young man, he finally abandons his family and work and falls into a sensual daily life with the young man. However, those days of pleasure came to an abrupt end...

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Dandy with Twisted Fingers (1992)

We are a group of thieves called Gokurakudan. A thief is different from your average thief. It frustrates the bullish and helps the bearish. However, the only drawback is that all the members are gay, and they have a strong weakness for good men. Some cracks began to appear in our iron bond...

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

My Wife's Part Time Job (2019)

Seon-yeong's husband suddenly loses his job, so a friend introduces her to a sexy substitute driving gig. She hesitates, but decides to do it when she hears it makes more money than an average sub-driver. Then one day, Seon-yeong meets Dong-hoon, the guy next door, while on the job and they have an affair.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Bad Detective: Reload (2019)

The first story of a former detective and current private inspector. Hye-sook and Yoo-jin are a lesbian couple that love each other. One day, Hye-sook finds out Yoo-jin is seeing another man and warns the man to stay away.However, the man ends up threatening her for her life. Hye-sook wants Yoo-jin back so she seeks a private eye, but a few days later, she goes off grid. The private suspects she’s been kidnapped and finds Yoo-jin to find out the whereabouts of Hye-sook.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Obscene Mountain Lodge: Suspicious Medicine Seller (2023)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Kelly's First Nudist Retreat (2003)

Kelly fantasizes about steamy sexual escapades, but can never find the courage to fulfill them. Finally, through a nudist retreat, Kelly realizes exactly what she needs to do to be cured.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama