Movies and TvShows featuring "absent-parent" theme.
The Torkelsons is a heartwarming sitcom that follows the life of a single mother, Millicent Torkelson, and her large family in a small town. The show explores the challenges and joys of raising a family, dealing with financial difficulties, and navigating relationships. With a mix of comedy and drama, The Torkelsons highlights the strong bonds between family members and the importance of love and support.
Oliver, a homeless kitten, befriends a street-smart dog named Dodger and joins his gang of misfit animals in New York City. Together, they embark on a series of adventures and learn the importance of friendship and family.
Recently, My Sister is Unusual tells the story of a teenage girl who becomes the host of a spirit, leading to a series of forbidden and taboo encounters. The movie explores themes of sexuality, love, and familial bonds.
When their real father is in prison, three young boys hire a man named Ron Snuffkin to pose as their father and take care of them.
A teenage girl who feels disconnected from her life and troubled by her problems becomes involved with a man twice her age. She believes he can provide the answers and support she needs, but soon discovers that his intentions are not as genuine as they appear.
My Life as a Zucchini is a touching tale about a young boy named Zucchini who finds himself in an orphanage after the accidental death of his mother. As he adjusts to his new life, Zucchini forms deep friendships with the other children and learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of family.
Satan's Slaves is a horror movie set in 1981, where a family experiences supernatural occurrences after the death of their mother. As they struggle with the loss, they are haunted by a satanic cult and must uncover the dark secrets surrounding their family.
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.
Ned and Conor are forced to room together at their boarding school. The loner and the star athlete at this rugby-mad school form an unlikely friendship until it's tested by the authorities.
Infinitely Polar Bear is a heartwarming and comedic film that tells the story of a father with bipolar disorder named Cam Stuart. After Cam's wife Maggie decides to go to business school in New York, Cam is left to take care of their two young daughters. Despite his struggles with mental illness, Cam is determined to prove that he can be a loving and responsible father. The film follows Cam as he navigates the challenges of parenting, dealing with his own illness, and trying to hold his family together.
An alien named Achira who comes to Earth for research, sees a woman in trouble and decides to save her. His heroic action gets him stranded on Earth for 300 years as he was late returning to the spaceship and it left without him. With only three months left before his long-awaited departure, he meets actress Falada and realises that she is the woman he saved all those years ago. Will Achira choose to return to his planet or stay on Earth after finding himself developing feelings for the famous actress?
Rocks is a coming-of-age drama set in London, following the story of a teenage girl who is neglected by her family and must navigate the challenges of homelessness and taking care of her younger brother. She forms a close bond with her school friend and relies on her resilience to overcome the obstacles in her path.
Name Me is a movie that explores themes of identity, deception, and alcoholism. It follows the journey of a troubled individual who must confront their past and come to terms with their own demons. With a mix of adventure and drama, this film delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find oneself.
Jack, a young boy, loses his father and is placed in a group home. Unsatisfied with his new situation, he decides to embark on a journey to find his mother. Along the way, Jack encounters various challenges and experiences that test his resilience and determination.
Mikoto Hanamaki is a paramedic with a special psychic ability: he can see the moment at which a person’s life ends. But the talent is a curse because despite his best efforts, he can’t seem to change that fate. Can this empathic paramedic, fighting on the front lines of life and death, find a way to alter the immovable hand of fate and save the one he loves?
In the city of Toronto, a struggling artist with money problems becomes involved in a sugar daddy relationship. She navigates the challenges of dating an older man while dealing with her absent parent and pursuing her career as a musician.
Yuka Minami is a university student who has the ability to see other people's deaths. One day, her friend suddenly dies. There are 10,000 yen bills littered around her friend’s dead body. There's also black stains on the 10,000 yen bills. Since then, more people around Yuka die mysteriously. Yuka and Detective Takeshi Wakamoto chase the mysterious deaths together.
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.
After returning from Vietnam, a veteran finds himself in the middle of a series of murders in his small town. As he investigates the crimes, he uncovers a dark secret and must confront his own demons.