Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-mother" theme.
A single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.
Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high school student until he accidentally obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper, a celestial being that protects the living world from malicious spirits called Hollows. With his newfound abilities, Ichigo must balance his responsibilities as a student and as a Soul Reaper in order to protect his friends and loved ones from the dangers of the spirit world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After reluctantly moving to the German Alps with her father and his new family, Gretchen discovers that their new town hides sinister secrets, as she's plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Insidious: The Last Key, Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet, as she confronts demons from her past and fights to save her own family from the evil that has plagued them for generations. With the help of her loyal sidekick and a group of gifted ghost hunters, Elise must delve into the depths of her childhood home, unlocking secrets and facing terrifying entities in order to protect her loved ones.
Sarah, a newcomer to a Catholic prep high school, falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft. They conjure spells and curses against those who anger them. As their powers grow, they use them to seek revenge and face the consequences.
Infidelity in Suburbia (2017) is a thrilling movie that explores the consequences of an extramarital affair. When a wife's infidelity is revealed, it sets off a chain of events involving kidnapping, vandalism, and a mysterious murder. As the plot unfolds, the characters are pushed to their limits, leading to a shocking climax.
Beau Pere tells the story of a man who falls in love with his stepdaughter after the death of her mother. As their relationship becomes more intimate, they struggle with the guilt and consequences of their forbidden love. The movie explores themes of desire, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Ophelia is a reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, telling the story from the point of view of the character Ophelia. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and intrigue, set in medieval times. Ophelia finds herself caught between the ambitions of the royal court and her love for Prince Hamlet. As tensions rise and a murder takes place, Ophelia must navigate a treacherous path to seek vengeance and protect those she loves.
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.