Movies and TvShows featuring "broken-family" theme.
A devastating car accident unearths a long-buried secret that turns wealthy businessman Rashid and hardworking Nahla's life around; fifteen years ago, their daughters were switched at birth.
Arcane is a mature animated TV show that takes place in the war-torn city of Piltover and the underground of Zaun. It explores the origins of iconic champions from the popular video game League of Legends, featuring a strong-female-lead, magic, supernatural-fantasy, and epic-action.
A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film, leading his estranged daughter to wonder if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.
When an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes on Caddo Lake, a series of past deaths and disappearances begin to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history.
Set in the future when technology has subtly altered society, a woman discovers a secret connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.
The Client List follows a single mother who, in order to support her family, becomes a massage therapist. However, she soon discovers that some of her clients are looking for more than just a regular massage and becomes involved in a risky and profitable side job. As she tries to keep this double life a secret, she must navigate the challenges of balancing her personal life, financial debt, and the expectations of her clients.
A wealthy 73-year-old grandmother - a single mother who raised five grown children on her own. As they grew up, each person built their own lives and families. Suddenly, a crisis strikes, revealing hidden corners, sorrows, worries, and burdens deeply embedded in the mother's heart. Who bears the responsibility?
During the reign of the Long Qing Emperor in the Ming Dynasty (the mid-1500s), Lin Shao Chun is the daughter of a once-powerful government official. After being accused of embezzlement and corruption, her father — and the rest of the family — fall from grace. In an attempt to make ends meet, she joins a troupe of travelling performers where she meets Sun Yu Lou, the heir of a rich family. He falls in love with Lin Shao Chun at first sight. But she has no intention of remaining in the performing troupe; she intends to avenge those who wronged her family. She plans to join the civil service and disguises herself as a man in order to take the necessary examinations. Although at first his family vehemently opposes it, Sun Yu Lou resolves to help her. The duo begins to form a close bond and eventually marry. However, when she discovers that a member of her husband’s family may have played a role in her own family’s fall, Lin Shao Chun finds herself at a crossroads.
In Penguindrum, two brothers embark on a surreal journey to save their dying sister. With the help of three mysterious penguins, they uncover secrets that connect their fates and the fate of the world.
In a conservative neighborhood in Cairo, The life of Mona -a single mother with hypersexuality- is turned upside down after her brother threatens to accuse her of adultery If she refuses to forfeit her ownership of their deceased father's house.
In 'Maniac', two strangers participate in a mysterious drug trial that sends them on a mind-bending journey through their own dreams and fantasies. As they navigate the unpredictable and surreal world of the trial, they form a unique bond and confront their past traumas.
When a young girl's mother dies, she is sent to live with her estranged father in Canada. Together, they come up with a plan to help a flock of geese migrate south using an ultralight aircraft. Along the way, they face challenges, including deforestation and the loss of loved ones. Through their journey, the girl learns about the importance of family, friendship, and the environment.
Based on a true story, 'The Client List' follows a woman who turns to prostitution to make ends meet for her poor family. She navigates the challenges and hypocrisies of society while juggling her role as a sex worker and a mother, all while striving to maintain a sense of dignity and provide a better life for her loved ones.
Miren goes to the police station with her lawyer and denounces her husband for continuous rape during a marriage, perfect for everyone who knows them, which has lasted more than 30 years. Her husband claims not to have done anything wrong and feels a victim, outraged and wronged. Their eldest son decides to support his father because he himself is afraid of having crossed that line. Their youngest son decides to support his mother because he has also felt that invisible violence.
Pansy is a woman tormented by anger and depression, hypersensitive to the slightest possible offence and ever ready to fly off the handle. She criticises her husband and their adult son so relentlessly that neither bothers to argue with her. She picks fights with strangers and sales clerks and enumerates the world's countless flaws to anyone who will listen, especially her cheerful sister Chantelle, who, despite their clashing temperaments, might be the only person still capable of sympathising with her.
In the 1980s, a broken family is forced to confront their fears and secrets when they have a terrifying encounter with an alien presence.
The story centres on three brothers and their violent father who live in a remote forest. The brothers attempt to kill their father while on a hunting expedition but this instead begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
At a young age, Sati's party-animal attitude has caused his family to break apart. His wife, Meta, is planning to leave him while their daughter, Namo, has become disillusioned due to his constant broken promises.
Three generations of strong and independent women living together in the small farm town of Port Haven embark on an enlightening journey none of them could have imagined as they learn how to find their way back to each other.
MotherFatherSon is a gripping TV show that delves into the intricacies of a broken family, navigating themes of influence, privilege, and psychological drama. Set in the backdrop of British politics and media empire, the storyline follows the intertwined lives of a powerful media mogul, his estranged wife, and their son. As the family faces a crisis that brings them together, secrets are exposed, and investigations begin to unravel the truth. The show offers a captivating exploration of family relationships, mental health, power dynamics, and the consequences of life-changing experiences.