Movies and TvShows featuring "adoptive-parents" theme.
Magkaribal is a Philippine suspense drama about love, fashion, and family which began on June 28, 2010 on ABS-CBN. The show was launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN as a part of its celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Philippine Soap Opera. The series is the story of two women in the fashion world who discover they are sisters.
A female lawyer is kidnapped and wakes up with no memory of her past. She sets out to uncover the truth and seek revenge on those responsible, while also dealing with the challenges of being an adopted girl. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and forms unexpected alliances.
After surviving a car accident that took the life of her boyfriend, a teenage girl believes he's attempting to reconnect with her from the afterworld.
After serving twenty years for a violent crime, Ruth Slater is released from prison and struggles to reintegrate into a society that refuses to forgive her. She searches for her estranged sister while being stalked by the brother of the sheriff she killed. As Ruth tries to reconnect with her sister, she faces the challenges of redemption, secrets, and forgiveness. Meanwhile, her sister's adoptive parents hide the truth from her, leading to a car accident that awakens repressed memories. With the help of a sympathetic corporate lawyer, Ruth fights for her redemption while confronting her past and ultimately reunites with her sister.
In A Stork's Journey, an imaginative stork named Richard believes he is a sparrow until he embarks on a journey to Africa to find his true family. Along the way, he faces competition, jealousy, and disguises himself as a sparrow to fit in. With the help of his friends, including a parakeet and an owl, Richard discovers the importance of friendship and the true meaning of family.
When a consultant surgeon's father-in-law is found dead on an island, she is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving legends, pagan rituals, and a secret cult. As she delves deeper, she discovers shocking truths and puts her own life at risk.
Freddie, a 25-year-old French woman, decides to track down her biological parents in Korea. Her journey takes unexpected turns in a country she knows so little about.
Like Crazy tells the story of a mother and daughter who embark on a road trip in Tuscany, Italy. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and challenges, including escaping from a fancy restaurant without paying the check and attempting suicide by jumping from a bridge. The film explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery.
A couple is thrilled to adopt a baby girl, but their joy quickly turns into a nightmare when they discover that they have become the targets of a psychopathic stalker. As the stalker's sinister intentions become clear, the couple is faced with a series of terrifying events, including murder, deception, and manipulation. With their lives on the line, they must fight to protect their family and uncover the truth behind their daughter's adoption.
Allen v. Farrow is a TV show that delves into the controversial allegations of sexual abuse against renowned filmmaker Woody Allen and the consequent effects on his family. The series examines the evidence surrounding the accusations, the dynamics within the family, and the broader societal implications of discussing such sensitive subjects.
June, a 9-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is adopted by a couple. As she tries to control her abilities, she faces bullying, cult rituals, and possession. With the help of her adoptive parents and a teddy bear, she learns to embrace her powers and protect herself.
A 17-year-old girl runs away from her east coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated from her before the girl's birth. On the road, she is protected and befriended by an independent-minded young drifter who helps her on her journey.
Rin Jyoshima lost her father to death-by-gambling; years later, she's grown up in the Kosugi household and has fallen victim to gambling herself.
Keith and Kim Lussier are a childless couple who are given custody of a 3-month-old foster child, Brittany. However, tragedy strikes when Kim dies of cancer in the middle of the adoption process, leaving Keith to fight for Brittany's custody alone.
Eric, a twelve year old in care and up for adoption, and his close friendship with the older Petia, who has dreams of joining the circus. One weekend Petia is blamed for the misdeeds of Momo and Graf, two other teenagers in care. Once adopted, Eric falls in love for the first time, with his stepsister Marie.
Katie Mayfield is now the mistress of Mayfield Manor. In her new world she finds herself torn between two worlds and grieves for her plain Amish life. Does Katie choose her new life or the simple heritage she left behind?
A near death experience gives a young man, engaged to be married, the ability to heal people.
A street kid, Taylor, has been adopted by Sandy (Alexandra Paul) & Larry. They run a shelter for people in need, and rescued Taylor from the street, and a life of crime. Unfortunately, Taylor's past may be catching up with her. She's got a stalker, and he means business. Can she figure out who's behind this, and why before her new life is snatched away?
In Badal Faqed, a police officer switches roles with a drug dealer and delves into a world of crime and deception. As he navigates through the dangerous drug cartel, he uncovers dark secrets and must confront his own demons. The movie explores themes of identity, family, and the consequences of one's choices. With its intense action sequences and gripping plot, Badal Faqed keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Sole follows the story of a lawyer who pretends to be someone's boyfriend in order to help a childless couple. As the lawyer delves deeper into this charade, he becomes entangled in a web of gambling addiction, petty crime, and the complexities of surrogate motherhood. Set in Italy, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to create a family.