Movies and TvShows featuring "abusive-mother" theme.

Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.

ERASED is a TV show about a schoolteacher named Satoru who possesses the power to go back in time and prevent tragedies from happening. When his mother is murdered and he is framed for the crime, Satoru travels back 18 years to his childhood to try to prevent a series of child murders from happening, including the abduction and murder of one of his classmates. As he tries to change the past and find the true killer, he uncovers dark secrets and must confront his own traumatic childhood.

Jessica Jones, a former superhero with super strength, is now working as a private investigator in New York City. She uses her abilities to solve cases and uncover dark secrets, while also dealing with her troubled past and personal demons.

After mistakenly marrying a deceased young woman, a shy groom must traverse the realms of the living and the dead to reunite with his true love and rectify his error. Along the way, he must confront betrayal, deceit, and the consequences of his actions.

A girl (Anna Yamada) is just 14-years-old, but she endures a difficult life. Her parents abuse her at home and she is bullied by students at her school. She doesn't have a place where she can feel comfortable. One day, the girl is kidnapped by a man (Shuhei Uesugi) wearing a mask. The kidnapper names the girl Sachi, while wishing her to be happy. For the first time, Sachi can feel happiness.

Russian Doll follows Nadia Vulvokov, a software engineer who finds herself reliving her 36th birthday party over and over again, dying at the end of each night and waking up back at the party. As she continues to experience the time loop, Nadia tries to uncover the truth behind her predicament and find a way to break free from the cycle.

It seems like a fairy tale story. Plucked from obscurity by the legendary actress Chigusa Tsukikage, 13-year-old Maya Kitajima is given the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to study at a legendary acting school. She'll also find an archrival, however, and Ayumi Himekawa is as determined to be the greatest actress of her generation as Maya is. To succeed, each girl must conquer every acting challenge placed in front of her and then push even further as they aim for the same ultimate goal: the role of the Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa herself. All the world is the stage as the ultimate dramatic rivalry begins in the original anime classic.

Umineko: When They Cry follows the story of an adolescent girl who finds herself submerged in a world of black magic, aristocracy, and hidden conspiracies. As she tries to uncover the truth, she faces abuse, brutality, and a battle of wits that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The mysterious disappearance of a girl brings together seven people from all different walks of life. They all have an intertwined connection to her disappearance in the most horrific, unfathomable, and despicable way. As money drives them to their greed, lies, and delirium, they face divine retribution as they struggle for their lives in a picturesque revenge. How far will they go to claim their innocence, and will anyone make it out alive?

Goodnight Mommy is a psychological horror film about twin brothers who become suspicious of their mother's true identity after she undergoes cosmetic surgery and appears different. As their paranoia grows, the boys begin to believe that their mother may be an imposter, leading to a series of chilling and disturbing events.

In 'The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)', a mentally ill man becomes obsessed with the idea of creating a human centipede, so he kidnaps victims and surgically connects them mouth to anus.

Five friends set sail on a yacht and get caught in a storm that overturns their boat. They are rescued by a mysterious ship, but soon realize that they are trapped in a time loop. Jess, one of the survivors, discovers that she is reliving the same events over and over again. As she tries to unravel the mystery, she encounters multiple versions of herself and her friends who have been killed. Determined to break the cycle and save her son, Jess must confront her past selves and find a way to prevent the tragedies from happening again.

Genetic engineers Clive and Elsa splice together animal and human DNA to create hybrid animals. Despite their research being opposed by their pharmaceutical company, they secretly experiment with human DNA and successfully create a creature named Dren. As Dren grows and becomes increasingly dangerous, Clive and Elsa struggle to keep their creation hidden. However, when Dren's true nature is revealed and their lives are threatened, they must confront the consequences of their actions. Elsa makes a shocking discovery that she is pregnant with Dren's baby.

Sex Is Zero is a hilarious and outrageous South Korean sex comedy that follows the story of a college student who experiences a series of comedic mishaps and misadventures when it comes to relationships and sexuality. From gross-out moments to absurd competitions, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.

This KBS drama is about a rare fox race whose appearance is that of humans. They survive by eating dead human livers. The drama revolves around conflicts between being a fox warrior and loving a human being.

Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. The film follows Carrie as she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her mother, deals with bullying at school, and ultimately seeks revenge on those who have wronged her. The plot explores themes of isolation, power, and the consequences of cruelty.

A group of juvenile delinquents are sent to clean up an abandoned hotel as part of their community service. However, they soon realize that they are not alone as a sadistic psychopath begins hunting them down one by one. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to survive and outsmart their relentless killer.

Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. Based on a true story, the film follows Tonya's journey from a young age as she is pushed into figure skating by her abusive and overbearing mother. Despite facing abuse from both her mother and her ex-husband, Tonya remains determined to succeed in the sport and becomes the first American woman to successfully pull off a triple axel. However, her personal life continues to unravel, leading to a notorious incident involving her rival, Nancy Kerrigan. Tonya's involvement in the incident leads to her banishment from the U.S. Figure Skating Association and the end of her professional skating career. Following the incident, Tonya faces a trial, divorce, and a struggle to rebuild her life. She goes on to compete as a boxer in an attempt to stay in the public eye. The film ultimately portrays Tonya as a complex and resilient woman, highlighting the challenges she faced as a figure skater and the impact of her personal life on her career.

This episodic film is a close relative of Wolf Hartwig's schoolgirl report movies, made by the same people, in a similar style, around similar topics. However, this one specifically focuses on the coming-of-age aspects, to an extent that it also touches on delicate issues such as paedophilia.

Flowers in the Attic tells the story of a family who is forced to live in the attic of their grandmother's mansion. They endure physical and emotional abuse as they are kept hidden from the outside world. The siblings develop complicated relationships, including instances of incestuous desire. As they struggle to survive, secrets are revealed and revenge is sought, leading to tragic consequences.