Movies and TvShows featuring "abandoned-by-parents" theme.

Futurama is a sci-fi comedy series set in the 31st century where delivery boy Philip J. Fry, who was cryogenically frozen in 1999, wakes up to a new world and joins a delivery team consisting of a one-eyed captain, a lovable robot, a Jamaican accountant, a martian scientist, and a cyclops alien, embarking on various adventures in space and encountering bizarre creatures and situations.

In Joseon Dynasty, a young prince is forced to cross-dress and take on the identity of a woman to survive. As he disguises himself, he falls in love with a woman who is unaware of his true identity. Meanwhile, political conspiracies and power struggles threaten to reveal his secret.

Based on a famous tale of Korean folklore story about a princess of Nak Rang of Nangnang Kingdom and Prince Hodong of the Goguryeo Kingdom.

The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.

In the kingdom of Goguryeo, a prince seeks revenge against those who cursed him and his family. Along his journey, he discovers his true destiny as he navigates through political schemes, epic battles, and tragic events.

Scarlet Heart: Ryeo is a melodrama TV show that follows the story of a woman who time travels from the present day to the Goryeo dynasty. She becomes involved in a power struggle within the royal family and finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle. As she navigates through the political intrigue and forbidden love, she must also confront the challenges of living in a different time period. The show explores themes of romance, tragedy, and the struggle for power.

The main character drops out of high school in her second year, and aims at entering a university while working alone in Tokyo. A girl is betrayed by her friends and doesn't know what to do. Another girl is abandoned by her parents, and tries to survive in the city by doing part-time jobs. This world lets us down all the time. Nothing goes as planned. But we want something that we can continue to like. We believe there's a place where we belong. That's why we sing.

Wang So is the Prince of Goryeo who has a cursed fate. He had to get married with the Last Princess of Balhae, Shin Yool. She was born with the fate of becoming the light for another country. But because of this fate, she has to face death. Through their marriage life, Wang So and Shin Yool begin to grow closer and love each other.

The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura follows the story of Haruka Kotoura, a high school girl who has been abandoned by her mother and can read minds. Due to her psychic abilities, she has faced bullying and isolation throughout her life. However, everything changes when she meets Yoshihisa Manabe, a classmate who accepts her for who she is. Together, they form a friendship and join the school's ESP club, where they meet other students with unique abilities. Throughout the series, Haruka learns to embrace her powers and find happiness despite her troubled past.

Adoption is a heartfelt drama set in 1970s Hungary, following the story of a female protagonist who is struggling with her marriage, empty nest, and longing for a child. The plot explores themes of loneliness, estranged parents, and the complexities of relationships. The protagonist's desire for a family leads to complicated situations, including an affair with a married man and considerations of adoption. With a backdrop of societal expectations and the harsh realities of life, the movie delves into the struggles faced by women in society and the quest for love and belonging.

The film stars two of Itami's regular actors, Nobuko Miyamoto as a geisha who brings luck to the men with whom she sleeps, and Masahiko Tsugawa as her unfaithful, sometimes partner. As well as showing her relationships with the man she loves and the men who employ her, it satirizes corruption and the influence of money in Japanese politics.

It’s a Girl! is a powerful documentary that examines the issues of gendercide and female infanticide in India and China. The film delves into the causes and consequences of these practices, highlighting the patriarchal societies, poverty, cultural factors, and government policies that contribute to the devaluation and neglect of baby girls. Through personal stories and expert interviews, It’s a Girl! sheds light on the alarming rates of child mortality, coerced abortions, forced sterilizations, and the systemic violation of women's rights.