Movies and TvShows featuring "abandoned-child" theme.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

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.

When the Grace family moves into the Spiderwick Estate, the twin brothers and their sister uncover a secret world filled with faeries and other creatures. They must navigate this alternate reality while facing dangerous goblins and an evil ogre in order to protect themselves and their family.

A woman named Kya Clark, who grew up in the marshes of the Deep South, becomes a suspect in the murder of a man she had a past relationship with. Raised in an abusive and poor family, Kya survives on her own in the marshes. She forms a romantic relationship with Tate Walker, who leaves for college and breaks his promise to return. Kya then begins a relationship with local quarterback Chase Andrews, only to discover he is engaged to someone else. When Chase becomes abusive, Kya fights him off, but he is later found dead. Kya is charged with murder and stands trial, but is eventually found not guilty. She spends the rest of her life with Tate, publishing nature books and being visited by her brother Jodie. When Kya passes away, Tate finds evidence that suggests she may have killed Chase.

Cennet is abandoned at birth and raised by her grandmother. Despite facing financial constraints, the young woman becomes a brilliant architect. Time puts everything in its place. In an expected turn of events, Cennet comes back into the lives of her biological mother and her childhood love. Through a path of revenge and redemption, Cennet teaches an inspiring lesson to the two most meaningful people in her life.

Thirsty for revenge, a big-time social media influencer infiltrates the lives of four women to discover which of them is the mother who abandoned her at birth and uncover why she was left alone.

The young adventurer Belgrieve retires to a quieter life after losing his leg to a beast. While gathering herbs in the woods one day, he rescues an abandoned child. Angeline trains with her father and later achieves S-Rank in the capital’s adventurer guild. Five years later, she decides to return home. Will Belgrieve get another chance at being an adventurer? Will Angeline return home unscathed?

Return to the Blue Lagoon follows the story of two teenagers who find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific island. As they struggle to survive, they also navigate the challenges of puberty and their budding romantic feelings for each other. The movie explores themes of sexual awakening, young love, and coming-of-age in a tropical paradise.

Tokyo Godfathers tells the story of three homeless people - an alcoholic, a transgender woman, and a runaway teen - who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve in a garbage dump. Determined to find the baby's parents, they embark on an adventurous journey through the streets of Tokyo, encountering various challenges and heartwarming moments along the way.

The Babe is a biographical drama film that tells the story of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. It explores his rise to fame and the challenges he faced, both on and off the field. From his humble beginnings in Baltimore to his triumphant years with the New York Yankees, the film delves into Ruth's personal and professional life, capturing his larger-than-life personality and the price of fame.

Homer Wells, an orphan, grows up in a Maine orphanage directed by Dr. Wilbur Larch. Larch secretly performs abortions for women while also being addicted to ether. Homer, who disapproves of abortions, is trained by Larch but refuses to perform them. He leaves the orphanage with Candy and settles on an apple orchard. Homer and Candy have an affair while her boyfriend is away at war. Homer helps Rose, a worker's daughter, with an abortion. Wally returns paralyzed, and Candy decides to be with him. Homer returns to the orphanage and becomes the director.

Sweetness in the Belly follows the journey of a woman named Lilly who was abandoned in Africa as a child and later raised in England. As an adult, she finds herself torn between her Ethiopian roots and her life in London. Navigating the challenges of identity, love, and displacement, Lilly becomes involved with a community of refugees and embarks on a mission to reunite with her lost love. Through her journey, she discovers the transformative power of friendship, self-discovery, and belonging.

Antonina Miliukova, an aristocratic woman in 19th century Russia, becomes obsessed with marrying the famous composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Despite his attempts to end the marriage, she endures the humiliation and madness in order to stay with him.

A widowed bookstore owner named A.J. Fikry is struggling both emotionally and financially after his wife's death. His rare edition of Poe poems gets stolen, adding to his troubles. However, a mysterious package arrives at his bookstore, giving him a chance to turn his life around and discover new love and a renewed sense of purpose.

When a single mother's daughter gets entangled with a dangerous drug dealer, she must confront her traumatic past and fight to protect her child from harm.

Close-Knit tells the story of a transgender woman, Tomo, who takes care of her young niece, Rinko, after her irresponsible mother abandons her. Together, they form a loving family and navigate the challenges of acceptance and understanding in a society that is not always tolerant. With the support of Tomo's boyfriend, a group of knitting friends, and a local nursing home, they find strength and love in unexpected places.

War Pony (2022) is a movie that revolves around the interlocking stories of two young Oglala Lakota men as they navigate their coming-of-age experiences on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

After being released from prison, a man returns to his council estate in London and tries to rebuild his life. He faces challenges in reconnecting with his family, dealing with his past as a drug dealer, and finding his place in a society that is reluctant to give him a second chance.

In a Year with 13 Moons follows the story of Elvira, a transsexual woman who is struggling with her identity and facing despair. The film explores themes of gender transition, emotional depression, and the search for love and acceptance. As Elvira navigates her life in Frankfurt-am-Main, she encounters various challenges and experiences that further deepen her sense of loneliness and sadness. The film is a powerful exploration of human emotions and the complexities of gender identity.

A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.