Movies and TvShows featuring "child-uses-drugs" theme.

A seventeen-year-old Italian boy, Calogero, is torn between his hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss in the 1960s Bronx. As he navigates this environment, Calogero experiences a coming-of-age journey filled with loyalty, violence, and the struggle to understand his place in the world.

Set in 1970s Italy, Luna follows the life of Joe, a 15-year-old boy who becomes entangled in a forbidden relationship with his mother. As their incestuous desires intensify, they are propelled into a world of drugs, addiction, and emotional turmoil. Luna explores themes of loss, addiction, and the profound impact of a dysfunctional parent-child relationship.

As God Commands is a gripping drama set in Northern Italy, exploring themes of murder, unemployment, sexual harassment, drug use, and violence. The story centers around a father-son relationship and the tragic death of a friend, based on the novel of the same name.

In a dystopian future with widespread poverty and economic collapse, a teenage undercover cop must infiltrate a rollerblading gang involved in drug dealing and child exploitation. With the help of a wise old man and a strong female character, he sets out to stop the gang and save his little brother from their clutches.

Almost Holy (2015) follows the story of a Russian Orthodox priest who dedicates his life to helping homeless and drug-addicted children in Ukraine. With a background in drug-addiction himself, he takes on the role of a vigilante, fighting against drug use and abuse and providing rehabilitation to those in need. As he navigates the dangerous and challenging streets of Ukraine, he reflects on his own past and the impact of his actions on the lives of those he helps.