Movies and TvShows featuring "brain-tumor" theme.
Ruler of Your Own World is an MBC Korean drama series. It was written by In Jung-ok and directed by Park Sung-soo.
Graduation in an ordinary high school turns into a tragedy when, under strange circumstances, an eleventh-grader Katya Chunina dies. Shortly before that, her boyfriend Maxim Volkov goes missing. He was last seen in the morning at the hospital, from which he escaped by walking out of the window and remained unharmed. It seems that all these events are connected.
Speed Grapher follows the story of a blind photographer named Tatsumi Saiga who possesses the ability to destroy anything he photographs. He becomes entangled with a dangerous underground society called the Roppongi Club, where influential individuals with dark desires engage in blood magic rituals. As Saiga delves deeper into the conspiracy, he discovers the power of his photography and the dark secrets of those who seek to control him.
Two terminally ill men, a blue-collar mechanic and a billionaire hospital magnate, become friends in the hospital and decide to go on an around-the-world road trip to complete their bucket list before they die. Along the way, they skydive, drive a Shelby Mustang, fly over the North Pole, visit the Taj Mahal and ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China. They confide in each other about family and faith, and the mechanic realizes he loves his wife. However, his cancer spreads and he dies, while the billionaire reconciles with his estranged daughter and learns of his granddaughter. The billionaire delivers a eulogy for his friend and crosses off the final item on their bucket list. In the end, the billionaire's ashes are taken to the Himalayas.
Dr. John Dolittle has the world in his hands: A beautiful wife, adorable daughters, and a successful career. But when he rediscovers his childhood ability to communicate with animals, his life takes an unexpected turn. Animals of all kinds seek his medical advice, but his colleagues think he's going mad. As the clinic he used to work for faces a big takeover, Dolittle must make difficult decisions while also trying to save his family. And when a circus tiger falls seriously ill, Dolittle's skills are put to the ultimate test.
Jigsaw kidnaps a doctor to keep himself alive as his apprentice puts Jeff through a series of brutal tests. Meanwhile, a detective tries to track down Jigsaw's whereabouts. The movie explores themes of vengeance, survival, and the consequences of one's actions.
The Butterfly Effect 2 is a drama, sci-fi, and thriller movie released in 2006. The story revolves around a man who discovers that he can travel back in time and alter past events. However, every change he makes in the past has unforeseen consequences in the present. As he tries to fix things, he realizes that time travel comes at a cost, and he must make difficult choices to save the people he loves.
Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. In 1993, Gabriel, a patient at Simion Research Hospital, turns violent and kills several staff members. Twenty-eight years later, Madison, a pregnant woman, returns home to find her husband dead and is attacked by the killer. Gabriel kidnaps another woman, and Madison must confront her past and the connection between Gabriel and her childhood. As Gabriel takes control of her body, Madison must find a way to defeat him and reclaim her life.
Tommy, a scientist, is desperate to find a cure for his wife's cancer. The movie follows three interweaving narratives: Tommy's quest to reverse brain tumors, the story of a conquistador searching for the Tree of Life, and an astronaut traveling to a golden nebula. All three stories explore themes of love, mortality, and the search for immortality. Tommy ultimately learns to accept his wife's death and finds peace.
Inocente de Ti is a Miami-based 130 episode telenovela that first aired on the Univision network in 2005. It features Camila Sodi, Valentino Lanús, and Helena Rojo.
Phenomenon is a movie about a man named George who develops supernatural powers after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. As he gains telekinetic and other psionic abilities, he becomes a genius and uses his powers to help his community. However, as his condition worsens, he must confront the limitations of his powers and the impact they have on his relationships and health.
Max Renn is the president of a sleazy Toronto UHF television station specializing in adult entertainment. He discovers a dangerous and bizarre broadcast called Videodrome, which depicts brutal torture and murder. As he investigates the origins of Videodrome, he uncovers a political ideology movement with violent goals. Renn begins experiencing hallucinations and realizes that Videodrome is actually a carrier of a malicious broadcast signal that causes the viewer to develop a malignant brain tumor. He must fight against the Spectacular Optical Corporation, the producer of Videodrome, to save himself and defeat the conspiracy.
In a world where human clone technology exists, a secret agent named Seo-bok is assigned to protect the first ever human clone. As they embark on a dangerous journey, they are pursued by a mysterious organization and must confront themes of existentialism, greed, and guilt.
Thad Beaumont, a successful writer, creates a pseudonym for his violent and disturbing stories. But when his pseudonym takes on a life of its own as a murderous alter ego, Thad must confront his darkest secrets and save himself from his own creation.
A reporter investigates a series of strange occurrences in a small town, including unexplained phone calls, hallucinations, and sightings of the Mothman creature. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers dark secrets and finds himself in danger.
When a terminally ill man discovers he has a brain tumor, he embarks on a final adventure with his best friend, a police officer. Along the way, they encounter gangsters, engage in shootouts, and experience the ups and downs of life.
Joaquin Bordado is a Philippine drama-action series produced by GMA Network. It is a television adaptation of a famous comics serial of Carlo J. Caparas. It features Robin Padilla in the title role, with Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion and Eddie Garcia. The series premiered February 11, 2008 and concluded on July 11, 2008.
Surgeon Henry Johnsen starts a secret battle to find a cure for an incurable brain tumor he was diagnosed with. As he struggles to maintain his usual superiority over his patients and colleagues, is it finally time to come clean?
Restless is a drama and romance movie released in 2011. It tells the story of a terminally ill girl named Annabel Cotton and a rebellious young boy named Enoch Brae who develops a deep and unconventional love for each other. As they navigate through their feelings, they both try to make the most of the time they have left together.
Two paramedics in New Orleans discover a series of mysterious deaths linked to a new synthetic drug called Synchronic. As they investigate further, they realize that the drug has the ability to transport users through time. In their quest to find a missing girl, they must navigate through different time periods and confront dangerous situations.