Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-mother" theme.
Hercai is a Turkish drama TV show that tells the story of Miran, a man seeking revenge for the death of his parents. Along the way, he falls in love with Reyyan, whose family is connected to his past. As the drama unfolds, secrets are revealed and the characters navigate complex relationships.
After her mother's death, Tohru Honda is invited to live with the Sohma family. She soon discovers that they are cursed individuals who turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by the opposite gender. As she becomes entangled in their lives, Tohru must navigate friendship, love, and the secrets that the Sohma family holds.
Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows Ciel Phantomhive, the young head of the Phantomhive noble family, who is assisted by his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Together, they undertake various tasks for the Queen and solve mysteries, all while dealing with supernatural powers, reapers, and a hidden enemy.
Stan Lee's Lucky Man follows the story of Harry Clayton, a brilliant but troubled London detective whose life takes an unexpected turn when he comes into possession of an ancient bracelet that grants him the power to control luck. As Harry uses this newfound ability to solve crimes, he must also navigate the dangerous world of high-stakes gambling, organized crime, and corrupt officials. With the help of a mysterious woman, who may hold the key to his past, Harry faces a series of thrilling and deadly challenges that test his luck and his mettle as a detective.
Your Lie in April is a heartwarming story about a young pianist named Kōsei Arima who is haunted by the trauma of his mother's death. He meets a talented violinist named Kaori Miyazono and together they embark on a musical journey of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
Your Honor is a gripping TV show that follows the story of a respected judge whose life takes a dark turn when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a murder investigation. As he tries to protect his son, he finds himself tangled in a web of corruption, organized crime, and deceit. With the legal system against him, he must navigate through dangerous alliances and make unimaginable sacrifices to keep his family safe.
In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hyakkimaru battles demons to regain his body parts which were taken by demons at birth. With the help of a young orphan named Dororo, they embark on a journey filled with violence and supernatural powers.
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Tohru Honda, an orphaned high school girl, stumbles upon the secret of the Sohma family - they are possessed by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Tohru becomes their confidant and must navigate through the ups and downs of the curse, while also discovering the complexities of love, friendships, and family.
Edward and Alphonse, two brothers skilled in alchemy, embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone after a failed experiment results in the loss of Edward's limbs and Alphonse's entire body. They hope that by obtaining the stone, they can restore their bodies to normal and undo the sins they committed.
Anne Halford is a candy artisan determined to follow in her mother's footsteps and become Mistress of Silver Sugar, a title granted only to royalty. To realize her dream, she hires Challe, a handsome fairy as protection.
Together with her father, who had quit his salaryman job, Toyokawa Himeno moves to Gifu prefecture's Tajimi city. That's the city where her mother is from, whom she had lost when she was still young. Himeno is now attending her mother's alma mater, where her classmate Kukuri Mika invites her to tag along to a special place. That place turns out to be the pottery club! There, she learns for the first time that her mother was a legendary potter, and is consequently pulled into the world of pottery.
Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.
Blade follows the story of a superhuman vampire hunter named Blade, who is a human-vampire hybrid. He uses his abilities to hunt down and eliminate vampires, while also uncovering conspiracies and battling supernatural threats.
After the loss of his mother, Chihiro is left alone. With no known family left, he has to find a way to move on. Things aren’t looking good until a chance encounter with the young and handsome Madoka—who turns out to be his wealthy uncle! Madoka offers him his home and all Chihiro has to do is clean up after the messy, irresponsible man. The problem? This job requires a uniform—a maid outfit!
October Road follows the life of Nick Garrett, a successful author in New York City who is forced to return to his hometown of Knights Ridge, Massachusetts, after his best-selling novel is revealed to be based on the people from his hometown. As Nick reconnects with his old high school friends, he must confront the past, deal with the consequences of his actions, and find a way to regain the trust of the people he left behind.
In Suzume (2022), a 17-year-old girl named Suzume embarks on a journey to close doors that are releasing disasters across Japan. Alongside a mysterious young man, she must confront supernatural creatures and face the consequences of the opened doors. Suzume's mission is vital to prevent the calamity that lies on the other side. With a blend of fantasy, adventure, and teenage resilience, the movie takes viewers on a captivating road trip filled with magic and danger.
Sweetness & Lightning follows the story of a single father, Kohei Inuzuka, and his young daughter, Tsumugi. After the death of Tsumugi's mother, Kohei struggles to balance his role as a math teacher with being a parent. Inspired by Tsumugi's love for food, Kohei begins to learn how to cook, and together they embark on culinary adventures. Along the way, they make new friends, face challenges, and discover the importance of family, friendship, and the joy of experiencing new flavors.
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Mary's exceptional intelligence and potential are threatened by the interference of her grandmother and the legal system. As Frank navigates the complexities of the courtroom, he must also confront his own insecurities and guilt. With the help of his loyal friend Roberta and the support of his lawyer, Frank fights to protect Mary's normalcy and ensure a bright future for her. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of family and the lengths he is willing to go to keep it intact.
High school junior Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) writes letters to boys she feels an intense passion for before locking them away in her closet. Her latest letter is to her childhood friend Josh (Israel Broussard), who is dating her older sister Margot (Janel Parrish). Margot breaks up with Josh before leaving for college, but her leaving leaves Lara Jean feeling alone. She feels too awkward to hang around Josh again, leaving her with only one other friend, Christine (Madeleine Arthur). One night while hanging out with her little sister, Kitty (Anna Cathcart), Lara Jean falls asleep on the couch, allowing Kitty to sneak into Lara Jean's room and find her collection of letters. The following Monday at school, Lara Jean is confronted by a former crush of hers, Peter (Noah Centineo). Peter reveals he was mailed his letter, causing Lara Jean to faint. After waking up, she sees Josh approaching with a letter of his own, and in a moment of panic Lara Jean kisses Peter before running off. Lara Jean then encounters another recipient of a letter, Lucas (Trezzo Mahoro), who comes out as gay as she realizes all the letters have been mailed. She then explains to Peter she was merely causing Josh to think she lost interest in him. Peter is surprisingly okay with this, and proposes he and Lara Jean fake date each other to make his ex-girlfriend (and Lara Jean's ex-best friend) Gen (Emilija Baranac) jealous. She agrees, and the next few months go by with the whole school, along with their respective friends and families, believing the lie. However, when Peter finds Gen actually jealous, he finds himself conflicted on his true feelings. Meanwhile, Lara Jean finds herself jealous at the two. Her dad and Christine, both agree that this is the happiest they have ever seen Lara Jean. Eventually, the two go on the school ski trip together, where they confront each other about their true feelings. They proceed to hook up while alone in a hot tub. After the trip ends, Gen confronts Lara Jean, revealing Peter spent the night in her room after they hooked up. Furious, Lara Jean breaks up with Peter and storms home, where she finds Margot has returned from college. Peter then comes to her house, hoping to explain that nothing happened between him and Gen, but Josh arrives as well. Margot overhears everything, and is visibly upset when she learns of Lara Jean's former feelings for Josh. Things are worsened when after Lara Jean asks Peter to leave, she sees a video of her and Peter in the hot tub has been put up on Instagram. Lara Jean asks for Margot's help, who calms down and comforts her sister. Kitty then reveals she sent the letters. While Lara Jean is enraged, Margot calms her down when she asks why the letters had addresses on them. Lara Jean realizes she may have wanted to send them but was too afraid to do so, and the sisters forgive each other before emailing Instagram to get the video taken down. After Christmas break, Lara Jean discovers everyone knows about the video anyway, while Peter tries to tell everyone that nothing happened. Lara Jean confronts Gen about the video, who reveals she tried to sabotage their relationship as she felt betrayed when Lara Jean kissed Peter in middle school during spin-the-bottle. After talking with her dad and reevaluating the relationships in her life, Lara Jean talks to Josh, who agrees to be friends again. When she hesitates to go to Peter despite having real feelings, Kitty pushes her to do so. Lara Jean goes to see Peter, and he tells her he is in love with her. The two kiss before walking off together. In a mid-credits scene, John (Jordan Burtchett), a recipient of Lara Jean's letter who she knew in the fifth grade arrives at her door with flowers in hand.