“There’s only one goal, and that’s to get rich!” exclaims Xue, who is determined to get rich by any means necessary.
An unscrupulous Taiwanese businessman living China, Xue has it all: a beautiful young wife, an adorable 8-year-old son, an obedient 22-year-old daughter from a previous marriage, and a giving and submissive mistress who waits patiently in the wings; and with Chinese billionaires eager to invest in luxury resorts for Xue to manage, life is great!
But with the unstable Chinese economy shifting, everything starts to go awry…can Xue keep his world from imploding around him?
Change is coming to the heart of Borneo. We follow Peluk Anak Apeh, the last of the famed Bidayuh Ring Ladies, as the construction of a dam drives her from her ancestral home in the world’s oldest rain-forest to a modern settlement. Peluk struggles to adapt to her new environment and longs for the vanishing world she left behind.
But her new life also brings new opportunities: A famous local fashion designer, Miss Leng Lagenda, discovers Peluk and the Ring Ladies, she creates a Ring Ladies collection. Leng travels to Borneo to meet Ring Lady Peluk. Together they embark on an astonishing journey of personal discovery with the mission in preserving the Ring lady Heritage. Together these two very different women introduce the unique culture of the Ring Ladies, through fashion, to a modern world.
On the surface, Jeff is a success! At the height of his career as a financial analyst, Jeff bankrolls an annual salary in the 7 digits. But deep down, he lives a numbing existence, feeling empty and devoid of purpose.
One day, Jeff decides to walk away from it all, trading in briefcase for boxers, as he trains to become a Mixed Martial Artist. A year later Jeff becomes the first Taiwanese to enter MMA’s professional leagues.
For his traditional family, this decision is irresponsible! His parents are disappointed and their relationship becomes strained. Yet Jeff remains steadfast and determined to challenge and redefine what society deems successful.
But when his aging body begins to betray him, when naysayers continue to come at him, when his savings run low, will “The Machine” run out of steam?
With the development of modern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine has received more and more attention in the global medical community. However, many Chinese people misunderstand traditional Chinese medicine, and believe it to be outdated and ineffective. In China the future of traditional Chinese medicine faces many problems, including resource destruction and a decline in emerging practitioners. China’s Super Herbs aims to enhance understanding of Chinese herbs and traditional Chinese medicine.
The film follows the emotional journey of a surrogate mother from India. Right from the day she signs a ‘bond’ that puts her womb on rent, through her nine months of ‘bonded’ labour. The film depicts how globalization and modern science is instigating situations of parenthood that mankind has never confronted before.
Djalu Gurruwiwi is an aging elder in a line 60,000 years long who is running out of time to pass on the Yidaki Songlines entrusted to him for the future of his people, before it dies with him. His sons and community, struggling to come to terms with the consequences of colonisation, are lost. When Djalu breaks with tradition to try and save it, world famous musician Gotye becomes an unexpected family member and helps heal Djalu’s sons and amplify his songs to the world.
Seventy-five percent of all mining companies are headquatered in Canada, and this century’s global scramble for metals and minerals has led hundreds of Canadian mining corporations to Africa in search of the next big mine find. Home to some of the world’s financial poorest, Africans live on or beside mines that generate billions of dollars in profit each year. Many of these mines are financed, in part, by ordinary people paying taxes, putting away savings, making RRSP contributions and paying into pension plans in Canada. But who gets rich off Canadian mines?
Vinnie Jones introduces this series of films in which we shadow the police in some of the world’s most dangerous locations. We have full access with cops from eight countries, spanning six continents as they go about policing some of the toughest areas.
Enter a world where deep-rooted sacred customs meet contemporary athletic aspirations. Football in Iran has gained much popularity among women out of their passion towards football. Wearing the traditional Islamic veils, they would play the game with an atmosphere of unbridled joy and limitless energy. This documentary will follow Iran’s women’s team as they compete against other international footballers. Meet the women, who dare to push customary limits in pursuit of a simple ambition to take part in a sport where there are no restrictions, but only freedom to express themselves in a game that used to be for men only. Armed with the same enthusiasm and competitive spirit, viewers will be let into their personal journeys to see the world from their points of view that are usually kept only to themselves. Find out how this journey will affect their lives and provide unforgettable memories for these young women.