Movies and TvShows featuring "death-of-a-loved-one" theme.

An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war but must now find a new way of life. Time passes differently for elves, and as her companions slowly pass away, the elf witnesses their deaths. Before his death, a companion leaves a young human apprentice in her care. Together, they embark on a journey to revisit the places the heroes of the past had been to and confront the elf's regrets of missed opportunities to form deeper bonds with her now-deceased comrades.

In an alternate New York City protected by a band of superheroes called NEXT, veteran Wild Tiger is forced to team up with rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr.

After Life (2019) follows Tony, a newspaper office employee who is devastated by the death of his wife. Struggling with his grief, Tony contemplates suicide but decides to live a life of complete honesty instead. He says and does whatever he wants, often causing chaos and hurting those around him. As he interacts with his coworkers, including a sex worker and a mailman, he realizes that there are still moments of love, happiness, and connection worth living for.

Author Hotaru Yuyami has just tragically lost his beloved dog. While gazing at a tree in his yard, he notices a strange pink mushroom, and it’s…moving?! The mushroom suddenly turns into an adorable dog, and Hotaru decides to take it in. Now, alongside his editor and a mushroom researcher, Hotaru shares heartwarming and hilarious moments with his new capricious companion.

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.

A Place Further Than the Universe follows the story of four high school girls who embark on an extraordinary journey to Antarctica. Fueled by their individual desires and dreams, they form a strong bond of friendship as they face the challenges and hardships of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Together, they discover the true meaning of teamwork, courage, and following one's dreams.

Jin Kazama learns the family self-defense arts, Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts, from his mother at an early age. But when a monstrous evil destroys everything he holds dear, Jin vows revenge and seeks absolute power to exact it. His journey leads him to participate in The King of Iron Fist Tournament, where he will face ultimate battles on a global stage.

An encounter leads to a lifetime of memories. An ordinary man accidentally wakes the mysterious Si Teng from decades of slumber. In helping her search for her identity, they overcome many obstacles to grow together in love. On a journey to retrace his ancestry, young designer Qin Fang accidentally sets off a contraption that leads to him to a woman named Si Teng who is bewitchingly beautiful and powerful. Confused by the fragmented memories in her mind, Si Teng claims to be Qin Fang's new master and forces him to aid in her plans. Si Teng gradually opens up to Qin Fang and grows to discover the novelty and wonders of living. However, Bai Ying who has became crazed from her obsession becomes a roadblock in their relationship.

Prayers for Bobby is a heart-wrenching biography drama that tells the true story of a mother's journey from intolerance to acceptance after her teenage son, Bobby, commits suicide because of his struggles with homophobia. Through her grief, she becomes a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and works to challenge the religious-fanaticism that contributed to her son's tragic event. This movie highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and the consequences of prejudice.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a teenage girl discovers that the vengeful ghost that haunts her town is far more dangerous than she ever imagined.

In Life or Something Like It, a reporter named Lanie is given a prophecy by a homeless man that she only has a few days to live. As she tries to come to terms with her impending death, she must reevaluate her priorities and decide what is truly important in life. Along the way, she navigates her complicated relationship with her fiance, confronts her fear of commitment, and learns to appreciate the simple joys in life. Through a series of unexpected events and surprising encounters, Lanie discovers that there is more to life than her successful career and starts to question the meaning of it all.

Segawa Yuta is a freshman of a university. He lost his parents when he was small and was raised by his sister Yuri. Yuta has been living alone since Yuri got married to a middle aged man when Yuta was a junior high student.  One day, Yuri visited Yuta's apartment and asked him to take care of her three daughters while Yuri and her husband were on a trip. He unwillingly accepted the job but the plane Yuri took went missing. In order to prevent the daughters from being adopted separately by relatives, Yuta decided to take in all three girls.  A life of a strange family in a tiny apartment begins.

Return of the Living Dead III is a horror romance movie released in 1993. The story revolves around a girl who turns into a zombie after being experimented on by the military. Despite her undead state, she tries to maintain her humanity and love for her boyfriend, leading to a tragic ending.

Be with You is a touching drama that follows the story of a woman who returns to her family a year after her death, with no memory of her past life. As her husband and son struggle to come to terms with her miraculous return, they must confront their grief and rediscover what it means to be a family.

Follow two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. "Something" has taken over Hikaru's body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel.

After the death of her mathematician father, a troubled young woman must decipher her father's mathematical proof, while dealing with her overbearing sister and her own growing mental instability.

A family escapes to a remote mansion for the summer, only to find that dark and mysterious forces are at work. The house slowly consumes their lives as they face possession, violence, and the rapid aging of their loved ones.

Dumplin' is a comedy-drama film about Willowdean Dickson, a plus-size teenager who enters a local beauty pageant as a protest against the stereotypical beauty standards. Inspired by her late aunt, a former beauty queen, Willowdean challenges the norms and embraces her body positivity, inspiring others along the way.

Beautiful Boy tells the story of a married couple who must navigate the aftermath of a tragic school shooting that claims the life of their son. As they grapple with their grief, they are forced to confront their own guilt and the devastating effects of the violence on their relationship and the community around them.

After a tragic mass shooting at a school, a grieving father seeks solace by initiating a meeting with the parents of his son's killer. Through the process of restorative justice and reconciliation, they embark on a journey to find forgiveness and healing amidst the deep grief and anger.