Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-illegitimate-child" theme.

The Missing Children (2021) delves into the dark and tragic past of Ireland, uncovering the shocking truth behind the disappearance of countless children. Through the investigations of local and amateur historians, the film exposes the conflict between the Catholic Church and the state, unearthing unmarked graves, burial grounds, and mass graves. The uncovering of human remains and the documentation of child neglect paint a harrowing picture of the mistreatment and neglect of children in religious institutions. Forced adoptions, secrecy, and record-keeping practices reveal a sinister side of the Catholic Church's involvement in Ireland's history.

When an elderly man reveals that his son Hammala is the illegitimate son of a purported witch, the ugly side of social customs rears its head. Shunned by the community, an ashamed Hammala leaves the village, only to return four years later, despite his outcast status.