Movies and TvShows featuring "considering-abortion" theme.
Juno, an offbeat young woman, unexpectedly becomes pregnant and considers having an abortion before deciding to give the baby up for adoption. She navigates the challenges of teenage pregnancy while forming unexpected connections with the couple who wants to adopt her baby.
Happening (2021) is a drama movie set in 1960s France, following the journey of a female college student who discovers she is pregnant and contemplates abortion. The film explores her experiences, friendships, and the societal pressures surrounding her in a time when abortion was illegal. It delves into themes of female empowerment, friendship, and the consequences of unplanned pregnancy.
Blanche Renard meets Greg Lamoureux and believes he is the one, but soon finds herself caught up in a toxic relationship with a possessive and dangerous man.
In the 1990s, a chief police investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China. After a quick arrest, the clues lead the policeman to dive deeper into the hidden behavior of the locals.
Sibyl is a psychoanalyst who decides to quit her practice and return to her true passion - writing. She becomes fascinated by a young actress named Margot, who is struggling with her emotional state. As Sibyl starts to unravel Margot's secrets, she becomes more and more involved in her life, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Sibyl's obsession with Margot leads her down a dangerous path of obsession, adultery, and self-destruction.
In Sarah's Key, a journalist in New York City, named Julia, is researching for an article about the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup during the Holocaust in 1942. Through her research, she discovers a disturbing secret about her husband's family and their connection to a young Jewish girl named Sarah. As Julia digs deeper into Sarah's story, she is confronted with the horrifying truth and the guilt that comes with it.
Lola (40) enjoys a happy life until an unforeseen pregnancy throws her plans into disarray. Resistant to motherhood and confronted by societal expectations, Lola and her boyfriend, Bruno, deal with the situation. As Lola confronts her inner fears about the repercussions of not embracing motherhood, she embarks on a quest for answers. Unexpectedly, Bruno reveals his desire to become a father, adding further tension and complexity to Lola's search for clarity about her future amidst pressure to conform to societal norms.
The Singing Nun is a musical comedy that tells the story of a nun who becomes a singing sensation and faces various challenges along the way. Set in Ghent, Belgium, the film explores themes of faith, music, and love.
A driftless young woman discovers she's 11 weeks pregnant and has only 24 hours to make a consequential decision. This charming and meditative film examines how softly life moves, even in our most urgent moments.
14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is manipulated into killing the young Cricket Mahad, war breaks out. Djibril is haunted by the curse Mahad spat out as he lay dying, and begins to communicate with the spirit world. Convinced that global apocalypse is imminent, he embarks on a crazy plan to flee with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one capable of saving them all from Mahad’s malediction. But the law catches up with him. Now, after 12 years in prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril will do whatever it takes to find his daughter and convince her to fulfil his prophecy.
In 'Stories We Tell,' filmmaker Sarah Polley delves into her family history and uncovers a surprising secret that challenges her understanding of her own identity. Through interviews, reenactments, and home movies, Polley explores themes of memory, truth, and the complexities of family relationships.
A young French woman becomes pregnant and moves to a London boarding-house, facing various struggles and finding unexpected connections.
Paula, a 30-year-old woman, finds herself alone and adrift in Paris after a breakup. She wanders the streets, trying to find her purpose while dealing with emotional immaturity and financial struggles. Along the way, she encounters various situations and people that shape her journey towards self-discovery and independence.
A Wedding (2016) is a drama movie that tells the story of a Pakistani wedding filled with tradition, conflict, and shame. The film explores themes of tradition versus modernity, family relationships, and the struggle of women in a patriarchal society.
A pregnant woman's water breaks unexpectedly, leading to a chain of events that includes a mistranslation, a funeral, and a coded message. Along the way, she must navigate a job loss, infidelity, and a submarine. Through it all, she contemplates abortion and finds support in unexpected places.
The story of the couple from the very first meeting to break up told from a view of a woman, Francoise. The film shares the same plot with "Jean-Marc ou La vie conjugale", that tells the same story from another perspective.
A girl transfers to a Christian school for her senior year determined to repeat as state golf champion. As she begins that quest, she is greatly affected by her golf Coach and comes to learn what is really most important in life.
A doctor and his daughter find themselves on opposing sides of the controversial topic of abortion.
Set in the 1960s and 1970s, 'One Sings, the Other Doesn't' follows the story of a photographer and a singer who become friends and support each other through various challenges. The film explores feminist themes, the struggle of illegal abortions, and the power of friendship.
Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.