Movies and TvShows featuring "absent-mother" theme.

Shameless is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of the Gallagher family, a dysfunctional group living in Chicago. The show explores topics such as infidelity, mental illness, poverty, and the challenges of growing up in a large, working-class family.

The Zack Files is a comedic TV show that follows the adventures of Zack Greenburg, a young boy who frequently finds himself in strange and supernatural situations. With the help of his friends and his trusty school uniform, Zack must navigate through these bizarre adventures while also dealing with the everyday challenges of being a teenager.

Punky Brewster is a comedy TV show that follows the adventures of a spirited little girl named Punky who is abandoned by her mother and then taken in by a kind-hearted photographer named Henry. With the help of her loyal golden retriever, Brandon, and a diverse group of friends, Punky learns to navigate life's ups and downs, while spreading love and joy to everyone she meets.

Our Story is a heartwarming TV show that revolves around a young sibling struggling to navigate their way through life in Istanbul. With an alcoholic father, an absent mother, and facing poverty and homelessness, the older sister takes on the responsibility of raising her younger sibling. Together, they face challenges such as alcoholism, teenage rebellion, and societal pressures. The show beautifully explores themes of family relationships, love, and determination in the face of adversity.

Mga Mata ni Anghelita was a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network that begun airing on July 2, 2007. This was a television remake of a 1978 film starring Julie Vega. The series is the third part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary Offering.

Merlí, a charismatic and unconventional high school philosophy teacher, guides his students through the complexities of life, love, and identity. Along the way, he tackles topics such as teenage crushes, sexuality, jealousy, coming out, and rebellion. Set in Barcelona, Spain, the series explores the personal journeys and relationships of the students as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and discover their true selves.

Bardock, a soldier from Planet Vegeta, receives a premonition of the destruction of his home planet. Determined to save his infant son from this fate, Bardock sets off on a mission to prevent the impending tragedy.

Merlí. Sapere Aude is a spin-off series to Merlí that focuses on the life of Pol Rubio, a student of Philosophy in his university years. As Pol navigates through his academic and personal life, he struggles to find his purpose and identity. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

When Haru Kaidou's mother asks him to take care of his stepbrother Ren, they begin to develop a deep bond as they navigate through the challenges of their relationship and personal growth.

Evan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.

Complete Savages follows the lives of five brothers living with their single father, a firefighter. With an absent mother, the family navigates through various comedic situations, sibling rivalries, and teenage struggles.

Rebel Without a Cause is a coming-of-age drama set in 1950s Los Angeles. Jim Stark, a troubled teenager, moves to a new school and becomes entangled in a dangerous street gang. As he navigates the pressures of teenage angst and rebellion, Jim forms unexpected friendships and finds solace in his relationships. The film explores themes of identity, alienation, and the struggles of youth in a conformist society.

Beatriz Dourado, a young black woman marked by abandonment, searches for answers about her past and discovers that her mother, Clarice, left her to pursue her career in Rio de Janeiro. With devastating revelations and a new love, Beatriz faces adversity and transforms her pain into power, fighting to conquer her place in the world.

La unidad follows a group of undercover police operatives in Madrid, Spain, as they battle against the rise of Islamic terrorism. Inspired by a true story, the team faces personal and professional crises while working tirelessly to protect their city and stop dangerous criminals.

A single father in Atlanta, Georgia, fights for custody of his daughters after their mother passes away. He struggles with his status as a working-class man and forms a bond with the attorney assigned to his case. As they navigate the court system and overcome societal prejudices, they find themselves falling in love.

Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace, as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.

A 12-year-old boy named Jesse befriends Willy, a captive killer whale at a local amusement park. When Jesse discovers Willy's dire situation, he hatches a plan to help the whale escape to freedom. Along the way, Jesse must evade the police and overcome various obstacles to ensure Willy's safety.

Samuel, a stuntman, lives carefree in London until one day a woman from his past shows up and leaves him with an 8-year-old girl claiming she is his daughter. Samuel struggles to take care of the child and lies to others about being her father. When the mother suddenly reappears and wants to take the girl back, Samuel must confront his responsibilities and fight for his paternal love.

Family Biz is a Canadian television show, filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada starring Doug Murray, Ephraim Ellis and Kate Corbett. According to YTV, Muse Entertainment and IMDB, twenty-six episodes have been shot. Created by James Nadler, the show is currently airing on YTV and France 2. The first episode was shown on March 6, 2009 on YTV. The show has been rated "C8+" in Canada.

In this fourth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Freddy Krueger returns to terrorize a group of friends in their dreams. As he continues to kill them off one by one, the survivors must find a way to defeat him before they become his next victims.