Movies and TvShows featuring "child-abandonment" theme.

La Doña is a drama TV show set in Mexico, following the story of a powerful and vindictive businesswoman who seeks revenge and justice in a corrupt society. The show explores themes of manipulation, deception, violence, and desire, with elements of romance and soap opera.

In Joseon Dynasty, a young prince is forced to cross-dress and take on the identity of a woman to survive. As he disguises himself, he falls in love with a woman who is unaware of his true identity. Meanwhile, political conspiracies and power struggles threaten to reveal his secret.

In 1898, Daniel Plainview, a prospector in New Mexico, mines a potentially precious ore vein from a pit mine. In 1902, he discovers oil near Los Angeles and establishes a drilling company. He adopts an orphaned boy and presents him as his business partner. In 1911, Daniel attempts to buy a farm with oil deposits, but faces resistance from the pastor who demands a large sum of money. Daniel's oil production begins, but disasters occur, leading to conflicts with the pastor. Over the years, Daniel's greed and violence escalate, leading to the downfall of those around him, including his adopted son. In 1927, Daniel is a recluse, wealthy but suffering from alcoholism. When his adopted son wants to dissolve their partnership, Daniel reacts brutally and reveals his son's true origins. Daniel's final act of violence is against the pastor who betrayed him. Daniel is left with a sense of despair and emptiness.

Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life revolves around the members of a high school koto club as they work together to overcome their personal struggles and compete in music competitions. The series explores themes of friendship, competition, romance, and the power of music to heal and bring people together.

In a future where coastal cities are flooded due to global warming, a company called Cybertronics creates a mecha boy named David. He is adopted by a couple whose son is in cryostasis. At first, David's relationship with his human mother is rocky, but they eventually bond. However, when the real son returns, David becomes jealous and his actions lead to his abandonment. Determined to become a real boy, David embarks on a journey to find the mythical Blue Fairy. After thousands of years, he is discovered by future mechas who fulfill his wish by bringing back his mother, but only for a day.

In Gotham City, Batman must stop the deformed criminal Penguin from wreaking havoc with the help of a corrupt businessman. Meanwhile, a female employee of the businessman becomes the Catwoman and seeks her own revenge. Batman must protect the city and confront the two villains.

A young boy named Billy Batson, who is placed in a foster home, gains the ability to transform into a superhero named Shazam. With the help of his foster brother, he must learn to use his powers and stop a powerful enemy from wreaking havoc. Along the way, Billy also searches for his long-lost mother.

Go Ahead is a heartwarming Chinese drama that follows the lives of three friends who form a unique bond after overcoming their tragic pasts. They navigate through the challenges of life, love, and family as they build a chosen family of their own. With themes of friendship, love, and resilience, Go Ahead is a poignant story that explores the power of forgiveness and the importance of finding solace in unexpected places.

In the kingdom of Goguryeo, a prince seeks revenge against those who cursed him and his family. Along his journey, he discovers his true destiny as he navigates through political schemes, epic battles, and tragic events.

Nobody Knows is a Japanese drama film set in Tokyo, Japan. It tells the story of four siblings who are left to fend for themselves after their mother abandons them in their apartment. The film follows their struggles to survive and maintain a semblance of normalcy while facing neglect, malnutrition, and the challenges of being children on their own. Based on a true story, Nobody Knows explores themes of family, responsibility, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Orphaned at young age, abandoned by his uncle and later by his adoptive parents, Sang-doo’s life has been a succession of difficulties. At 27, he makes a living by seducing older women in order to support his daughter’s hospital fee. However, the love he has for his first love, Chae Eun-hwan, keeps him happy and optimistic. When he runs into Eun-hwan again, he decides to give another chance at his love and goes back to high school to be Eun-hwan’s student.

Ayano Hanesaki, a first-year student at Kanagawa Prefectural Kitakomachi High School, has a badminton ability able to surpass others effortlessly yet avoids playing the sport. She meets Nagisa Aragaki, a third-year student who practices day and night aiming to become the best player in Japan. Encouraged by coach Tachibana Kentarou, supported by club colleagues, and fired up by various rivals, the two engage in their youth and adored sport so thrilling like a shuttle flown at high speed!

Eun Bang Wool falls in love with Park Woo Hyuk who received a heart transplant from her ex-boyfriend.

Happy Sugar Life follows the story of high schooler Matsuzaka Satou, who develops an unhealthy obsession with a young girl named Shio. Satou will do anything to ensure her and Shio's happiness, even if it means resorting to violence and manipulation. As the series unfolds, the dark secrets of Satou's past and the true nature of her relationship with Shio are revealed.

A young girl is abandoned in a coin locker at a train station and is raised by a loan shark. As she grows up, she becomes a debt collector herself, earning money for her adoptive mother. However, her life takes a dark turn when she discovers the truth about her origins and gets involved in the dangerous world of organ trafficking.

Cha Woo Kyung is a child counselor who works at a children’s center. Her life seems perfect since he is married to a great husband and is pregnant. However, her perfect life doesn't last long, when an accident changes her life. She then meets Kang Ji Hun, a detective who is hurt for hiding his troubling past but is strict toward criminals and believes they should be punished to the full extent.

Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet haircut who embarks on a road trip to find his birth parents. Along the way, he encounters various humorous and crude situations, including a meteorite, a horse, and a witness protection program.

Flowers in the Attic follows the story of a family who is forced to live in an attic after the death of their father. As the children struggle to survive in their confinement, they face abuse, starvation, and a mysterious grandmother who harbors dark secrets.

A Thousand Acres is a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear set in the American Midwest. It follows the story of a dysfunctional family with a domineering father and their struggles with jealousy, disinheritance, sibling rivalry, and secrets. The plot also explores themes of heritage, family relationships, and the effects of alcoholism. The film delves into the dark secrets and tragedy that unfolds within the family.