Movies and TvShows featuring "cruel-stepmother" theme.

In Happy Times, a bachelor named Zhao is forced to find a girlfriend to appease his boss and secure a job. He pretends to be blind while dating a blind woman and gets entangled in a web of lies. As his deception deepens, Zhao's girlfriend's obsession with white panties becomes a challenge to their relationship. Meanwhile, Zhao's obese aunt has her own romantic troubles. Based on a novel, Happy Times showcases the hilarious and unexpected ways love and deceit intersect.

Blancanieves is a tragic drama set in 1920s Andalusia, Spain. It is a modern retelling of the Snow White fairytale, following the story of a young girl named Carmen who becomes a bullfighter. The film explores themes of love, tragedy, and the struggle for independence.

In a surreal world, a boy encounters a feather fairy who helps him navigate through a series of magical and often absurd situations. Together, they must confront a wicked stepmother, a wolf, and a mysterious prophecy. This whimsical film combines elements of fantasy, romance, and comedy to create an enchanting story of bravery and friendship.

Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan (1993) tells the poignant story of a group of street children who face physical abuse, poverty, and various challenges. When an illegitimate daughter finds herself in the care of her cruel stepmother, she escapes and joins a group of homeless children surviving on the streets. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of life, including fake medicine, mistaken identity, and the constant pursuit of survival. Through their journey, they develop strong bonds and discover the true meaning of family.

Elaborately produced version of the well known George O. Nichols fairy tale interrupted by just a few summarizing intertitles, with Florence LaBadie and Harry Benham.

Sudha Verma wants to be the ideal daughter for her dad, and mom. Unfortunately, her mom passes away, and her dad re-marries, this time to Kamla, who is self-serving and not at all interested to see Sudha marry and settle down. Sudha meets with Dr. Rajesh Anand, and both fall in love. All approve of the marriage, until Rajesh sees the invitation card for Sudha's marriage, and realizes that his marriage has been arranged with Sharda, and that Sudha is to marry Rakesh. Rajesh attempts to straighten this out, but idealistic Sudha does not agree as she does not want to embarass her dad. Unfortunately, Sudha marriage does not take place, as the dowry money has been stolen. Rajesh returns and hopes to marry Sudha, but finds that Sudha and her dad are missing, and are untraceable, and then returns home to find a look-alike of Sudha, who calls herself Asha, but denies ever being or knowing anyone named Sudha Verma.