The seven films on this list will change your view of commercial sex workers who are often underestimated by society
Many say that life is now getting more difficult. The difficulty of finding work and the social economic crisis have made many people fall into poverty.
These difficulties make people willing to do anything to make a living. Not infrequently, many people who plunge into the black world.
prostitution is the solution chosen by several people. Legal and moral sanctions are no more important than a mouthful of rice.
7 Best Movies Themed Prostitution
In this article, ApkVenue will invite you to explore the lives of sex workers through some of the best films with the theme of prostitution.
By watching this film, maybe you will be more empathetic and not judgmental towards those who are also human.
You need to remember, Jaka's recommended films should be a life lesson for all of us. Instead of waiting a long time, just read the following article!
1. Pretty Woman (1990)
The first movie is Pretty Woman starring Richard Gere & Julia Roberts. This film is a must see if you like classic romantic films.
Tells the story of a wealthy businessman who hires a prostitute to be his companion at an important event.
The economic and social differences between the two of them actually grow the seeds of love. The acting and character deepening in this film is really genius, gang.
2. Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Memoirs of a Geisha is a film adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name. This film has won 3 Oscars out of 6 nominations.
Geisha is actually an entertainer who has expertise in the arts and dance. Even though they don't sell sex, in fact there are many prostitutes who pretend to be geisha, gangs.
Tells the story of a poor 9 year old girl who is sold by her own father to be employed as a geisha. This film is very sad even though it has a romantic ending.
3. Young & Beautiful (2013)
Young & Beautiful is a French drama film that carries the theme of adolescent sexuality. This film tells the story of a girl who lost her virginity at the age of 17 years.
Because of this experience, he became addicted to sex. She also worked as a prostitute secretly.
Unfortunately, one of his clients died while having sex with him. Police investigations make his family know the girl's secret.
4. Nowhereland (2016)
Nowhereland or commonly known by the title Girl Lost is an American drama film that was released in 2016.
Tells the story of a 15 year old girl named Shara who lives with his mother, a prostitute whose career is starting to fade.
Born to a mother who is a prostitute, Shara is already familiar with this world. Her mother also encouraged Shara to become a prostitute like her mother.
5. Monsters (2003)
Monsters is a biopic of a female serial killer named Aileen Wuornos played by Charlize Theron.
This film tells the story of a former prostitute named Aileen who becomes a serial killer by killing her former customers
For this role, Charlize Theron won the best actress award. Anyway, this one movie you must watch, gang!
6. Lovely Man (2011)
Not only foreign films, it turns out that there are Indonesian films that also explore the theme of prostitution. One of the best is Lovely Man.
The main character named Cahaya is a religious santriwati. He is determined to find his father who left when he was only 4 years old.
The search led him to Taman Lawang, Jakarta, where the father who now has the nickname Ipuy, peddles himself as Transgender sex workers.
7. Quickie Express (2007)
Unlike the six films above, Quickie Express has a lighter and more entertaining theme. This comedy film stars Tora Sudiro, Aming, and Lukman Sardi.
Tells the story of 3 unemployed youths who take an offer to work as a prostitute under the guise of a pizza delivery service.
Although successful, but love makes everything change, gang. Well, if you like satirical comedy films, you really have to watch this film.
Thus Jaka's article about the 7 best films with the theme of prostitution. Hopefully the films above can be included in the list of films that you will watch in the future.
Take the positive side only yes, gang, from these films! May you always be on the right path.
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