Movies and TvShows featuring "battered-wife" theme.

'Contessa' is the story of Bea who, after being accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on those who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She will claim a new identity as Contessa, and will make sure she gets the redemption and justice she deserves.

Walang Hanggan is a classic Philippine television drama aired by ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, featuring an ensemble cast. The series is loosely based on the 1991 Gomez-Zulueta film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit, a film based on the Emily Brontë novel, Wuthering Heights. The drama became a huge hit maintaining the top spot in viewer ratings for most of its run, with its final episode on October 26, 2012 attaining its highest rating of 45.4% nationwide.

Gone are the days of tranquility for the billionaire family Fabres, strange things happen inside his home and around his people in a place where nothing is what it seems.

Sinister 2 follows a single mother and her twin sons who move into a rural farmhouse that is haunted by the ghostly children from the previous film. As they uncover a series of chilling home movies, they realize it's not just a ghostly presence they have to worry about, but a sinister supernatural entity that possesses the children, driving them to commit acts of violence. A private investigator and a determined deputy also join the hunt to stop the evil spirit before it's too late.

MariMar is a Filipino drama series previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August 13, 2007 and ended on March 14, 2008. It was aired internationally with a one week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to Filipino viewers abroad. The series also aired in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Uganda and in the United States And on Fil-Am Digital TV Network.

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Filipino drama television series created by Gilda Olvidado, developed by Don Michael Perez and produced by GMA Network. The series is a remake of a 1989 movie with the same title and stars Yasmien Kurdi, JC de Vera, Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008. From March 31, 2008 until July 4, 2008, the series was aired internationally, with a one-week delay, on GMA Pinoy TV.

"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network we was aired on July 30, 2007 and ended November 9, 2007 under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Michael De Mesa and Amy Austria. The series was aired internationally, with a two-week delay, from August 13, 2007 until November 23, 2007 on GMA Pinoy TV. From January 11, 2012 until March 26, 2012 GMA Life TV aired its English dubbed version, with the title "Through It All".

In New York City, a wheelchair-bound exorcist with the ability to enter the minds of the possessed must confront a powerful demon that threatens the city's inhabitants. Along the way, he must also confront his own personal demons and seek revenge for the loss of his family.

The Human Contract is a drama film that follows the story of a man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved in a risky and forbidden relationship. As he navigates the complexities of this affair, he is forced to confront his own desires and confront the consequences of his actions. This thought-provoking film explores themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery within the context of a suspenseful and engaging narrative.

Angel Eyes is a romantic drama about a police officer who falls in love with a mysterious man. They both have tragic events in their past that have led to mental depression and guilt. As their relationship develops, they discover a twist of fate that connects them in unexpected ways.

Amar Prem is a story about affection and loneliness. It revolves around a female protagonist who becomes a prostitute due to her abusive stepmother and the death of her mother. The movie explores themes of sadness, happiness, and the search for love in the midst of adversity.

Journalist Meredith Redmond is a battered Canadian woman who flees Canada to escape her abusive husband, Robert. She settles in Seattle, but her now-remarried ex-husband eventually finds her. To protect her two children, she must choose between killing him herself, hiring someone to kill him, or disappearing with her children and assuming new identities. Based on a true story.

Act of Will is a 1989 mini-series directed by Don Sharp. It the third mini series based on a Barbara Taylor Bradford novel he had directed and was an early lead role for Elizabeth Hurley.

An adaptation of David Williamson's play; John Hargreaves and Peter Cummins star as a good and bad cop who assist a battered wife as she tries to escape her belligerent husband.

Distant Voices, Still Lives follows the lives of a family in Liverpool during the 1940s and 1950s, exploring themes of domestic abuse, memory, and urban life.

After losing his job, Thomas returns to his hometown and befriends a wealthy couple. However, as he becomes entangled in their troubled marriage, he finds himself drawn into a murder plot.

After being released from prison, a man named Mo tries to navigate his way through life, finding solace in a job at an animal shelter. However, his past and the challenges he faces threaten to destroy any chance of a new beginning.

A pregnant woman becomes suspicious of her abusive stepfather, leading to a chilling chain of events that uncover a dark family tragedy.

A woman in a small Texas town is trapped in a deeply troubled marriage and faces challenges as she tries to break free.

After surviving a car crash, a man's life takes a surreal turn as he becomes entangled in a world of daydreaming, fantasy, and impossible love.