Movies and TvShows featuring "death-of-daughter" theme.
After the tragic suicide of Hannah Baker, Clay Jensen finds a box of cassette tapes on his doorstep. These tapes reveal the thirteen reasons why Hannah chose to end her life, and as Clay listens to each one, he uncovers dark secrets and betrayal that affected her deeply. As he navigates through the tapes, Clay begins to question his relationships and the role he played in Hannah's death.
A young woman is fated to relive the love of an earlier life. Separated by time, young Serena and botanist Rafael surmount all obstacles as they live a love that is stronger than fate itself. These challenges include the lovely but ambitious Cristina, who is obsessed by the rich botanist and driven nearly mad by her attempts to shatter their great love. A romantic comedy set in the 1940s, Soul Mate underscores the importance of love, family values and the ties of affection with a light touch and plenty of humor.
After her accidental death, a young woman named Georgia becomes a grim reaper and must learn to balance her afterlife duties with her personal life in Seattle. She navigates through strange supernatural situations, deals with the death of her sister, and forms unlikely bonds with her fellow reapers.
Happy Valley follows Catherine Cawood, a strong-willed police sergeant in Yorkshire who seeks justice for her daughter's rape and battles her own personal demons.
Greenleaf is a drama series that revolves around the Greenleaf family, who are leaders of a megachurch in Memphis, Tennessee. The show explores their personal and professional lives, as well as the secrets and scandals that exist within the family and the church. It delves into themes such as adultery, sibling rivalry, betrayal, and the complex dynamics within an African-American family. The series addresses issues like religion, family dynamics, and the struggles faced by individuals within the church community.
Munting Heredera or Little Heiress is a Filipino family-oriented drama series created and developed by Maryo J. de los Reyes for GMA Network. Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her "munting heredera", is the multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Gloria Romero, making her television debut. The show was first shown on May 9, 2011, replacing Dwarfina on GMA Network and on May 11, 2011, on GMA Pinoy TV. Worldwide, via GMA Pinoy TV, the quality of the picture is much finer but is still at 480i, though digitally mastered. The series was extended for five weeks more than its original plan, but after one week the show was extended again for an additional five weeks for the second time. A third extension of 10 weeks was made. The series concluded on February 3, 2012, and was replaced by Biritera. It ran for thirty nine weeks with the total of 195 episodes.
Three Detroit friends break into the house of a blind man to steal his fortune. However, they soon realize that the blind man is more dangerous than they thought. With their lives at stake, they must find a way to escape before it's too late.
A high school coach, whose teenage daughter was murdered, takes matters into his own hands by going after the men who kidnap his students for their sex trafficking operation.
Imortal is a Philippine television drama produced by ABS-CBN. Starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.
In the sequel to the popular sci-fi horror film Alien, a group of Marines is sent to investigate a space colony that has lost contact with Earth. They soon discover that the colony has been overrun by deadly creatures known as xenomorphs, and must fight for their lives to survive.
A linguist named Louise Banks is recruited by the military to help establish communication with extraterrestrial beings who have arrived on Earth in twelve spacecraft. As Louise learns their language, she starts to have visions of a little girl. The team discovers that the aliens' message is misunderstood, and they must race against time to prevent a potential global conflict. Louise also learns that her ability to see into the future is a result of the aliens' language, and she uses this knowledge to convince China to call off an attack. In the end, Louise decides to have a baby despite knowing its tragic fate.
An idealistic FBI agent named Kate Macer gets enlisted by a government task force led by Matt Graver and Alejandro Gillick to help combat the escalating drug trade between the US and Mexico. As she works with the task force, Kate begins to question their illegal and questionable methods. She soon discovers that their true objective is not to bring down a cartel lieutenant, but to disrupt the drug operations to draw out the elusive cartel drug lord. Kate finds herself caught in a dangerous situation as she becomes entangled in the dark and violent world of the drug war.
The Sinking of the Laconia is a gripping drama that tells the true story of the sinking of a British ocean liner during World War II. As the ship is torpedoed by a German U-boat, the passengers and crew must fight for their lives. Amidst the chaos, a Polish officer, a woman, and a group of survivors find themselves in a lifeboat, struggling to survive in the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean.
Faithfully is a Filipino drama series created and written by RJ Nuevas, under the direction of Michael Tuviera and produced by GMA Network. This series headlines Maxene Magalona, Mike Tan and Marc Abaya as the lead characters with Michelle Madrigal, Isabel Oli, Vaness del Moral and Isabelle Daza. This series premiered on June 18, 2012, replacing Broken Vow on GMA Afternoon Prime block and June 21, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series centers on the life of Stella, who uncovers her husband's imprudence with one of her closest friends. It ended on October 5, 2012 and ran for 16 weeks with 80 episodes overall. Magdalena will replace Faithfully on its timeslot.
Peppermint tells the story of a grieving mother who becomes a ruthless vigilante after her husband and daughter are brutally murdered. She takes matters into her own hands, targeting and eliminating the corrupt officials responsible for the crime. As she embarks on a killing spree, she draws the attention of the FBI, who try to bring her down. With her martial arts skills and unyielding determination, she fights to exact her merciless revenge.
Clyde Shelton, a Philadelphia engineer, witnesses the rape and murder of his wife and daughter. When the prosecutor strikes a deal with one of the killers, Shelton takes matters into his own hands and seeks revenge. He orchestrates a series of brutal killings and outsmarts the justice system. As the body count rises, the prosecutor and his team race against time to stop Shelton before he can carry out his ultimate plan.
After the tragic loss of his daughter, a grieving father receives a mysterious invitation to a shack in the woods. There, he meets God in the forms of three individuals and engages in deep conversations that challenge his beliefs and teach him about the power of forgiveness. Through this transformative experience, he learns to heal and find hope once again.
Face to Face is a gripping Nordic-noir crime drama that follows a corrupt police officer who becomes obsessed with solving a murder case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a dark web of drug deals, black market activities, and cryptocurrency. Along the way, he confronts his own tragic past and struggles with his complicated relationship with his deceased daughter. With suspenseful interrogations and intense investigations, Face to Face keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
When the daughter of a police detective is murdered, he embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind her death. As he investigates, he discovers a dark conspiracy involving a nuclear power plant, government cover-ups, and sinister forces at play. With each step, he gets closer to the dangerous truth and finds himself torn between seeking justice and seeking revenge.
Identical twin gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray terrorize London during the 1960s. The movie follows their rise to power, their involvement in illegal activities like drugs and protection rackets, and their interactions with influential figures such as members of the House of Parliament. As their empire grows, so do the tensions between the twins, leading to violence and tragedy. Ultimately, their criminal activities catch up to them, and the police, led by detective Nipper Read, work tirelessly to bring them down. The movie ends with Reggie's conviction and eventual release due to cancer, while Ron is declared insane and remains in psychiatric care until his death.