Movies and TvShows featuring "deceased-mother" theme.

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.

Fullmetal Alchemist is a story about two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are skilled alchemists. After a failed attempt to perform human transmutation and bring their mother back to life, Edward loses his arm and leg and Alphonse loses his entire body, with his soul bound to a suit of armor. Determined to find a way to restore their bodies, the brothers embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of alchemy and the Philosopher's Stone.

After discovering a list of numbers that predicts past and future disasters, M.I.T. professor John Koestler sets out to prevent the ultimate catastrophe. With the help of the numbers, he uncovers the dates of major catastrophic events and realizes that there are still numbers left that predict future events. As he tries to unravel the mystery, he realizes that the final event is related to the sun and could potentially destroy life on Earth. John must race against time to stop the disaster and protect his family.

Blood-C is set in a small town in Japan, where the main character, a high school girl named Saya Kisaragi, leads a double life as a shrine maiden and a monster slayer. Saya faces supernatural creatures and uncovers dark secrets while struggling with her own supernatural powers and the loss of her mother. The plot revolves around Saya's quest to protect her town and unravel the mysteries that surround her.

After the tragic death of their mother, a teenage girl and her younger sister are haunted by a sadistic presence in their house. They must convince their grieving father to take action before it's too late.

The Half of It is a romantic comedy-drama film set in a small town in Washington State. The story revolves around Ellie Chu, an introverted Chinese-American teenager who is enlisted by a jock, Paul Munsky, to write love letters for him to win the heart of Aster Flores, a girl they both secretly love. As Ellie helps Paul with his love letters, she starts to develop feelings for Aster as well, leading to a complicated love triangle. The film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the complexities of love.

After completing conversion therapy, a young man named James returns to his small rural hometown of Fair Haven. He faces the challenge of reconnecting with his estranged father, dealing with the repressed memories of his ex-boyfriend, and confronting the religious community that tried to change him. As he tries to come to terms with his past and reconcile with his father, James finds himself caught between his repressed desires and the expectations of others.

Butter is a comedic drama that takes place in Iowa, centering around a butter carving contest. The plot follows the story of a girl and a woman, their extramarital affair, and the political satire that unfolds. From false testimonies to sabotage, this movie explores themes of adultery, unfaithfulness, and the dynamics of relationships.

When a music producer is fired and diagnosed with liver cancer, he embarks on a road trip to develop his last roll of Kodachrome film with his estranged son and personal nurse.

A man inherits a secluded and eerie house from his deceased mother. As he explores the house, he uncovers hidden keys, cassette tapes, and disturbing photographs, which lead him to uncover the dark past of his family. Haunted by nightmares and paranormal experiences, he must confront the demons that lurk within the house.

After his mother passes away, a man receives a letter with a list of tasks to complete in order to inherit her cabin. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, he sets out on a journey in Yosemite National Park, encountering various challenges and revisiting their past relationship.

A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.

When You Read This Letter is a French noir drama film from 1953. The plot revolves around a mechanic who finds himself entangled in a conniving chauffeur's scheme to steal gold coins from a hotel owner. Along the way, the mechanic encounters various intriguing characters, including showgirls, nuns, and an orphan. The film explores themes of betrayal, love, and the consequences of one's actions.

The War Boys follows three young men who engage in illegal activities along the border while navigating their own personal struggles. As they become involved in human smuggling, their relationships are tested and their lives are forever changed. This queer cinema explores themes of identity, family, and the consequences of their actions.

Frst grade elementary school student Tonbo (Yuma Kimino) is the type that's easily scared. One day, when he wears his dead mother's glasses, the ghost of his deceased mother Choko Uehara (Yukie Nakama) appears in front of him. His mother died three months ago. Choko Uehara worked as a police officer. Now, other ghosts come to Choko Uehara. Even after her death she likes to meddle in other people's affairs. Choko Uehara now solves cases with her son Tonba as her partner. Choko also watches her son grow up until the real farewell day comes ...

Laida Magtalas is a modern-day Belle who works hard to provide for her family while hoping that someday she will meet her prince charming and that they will live happily ever after together. That would-be prince charming is none other than "Miggy", the youngest member of the Montenegro clan — a well established family in the business world. Moony Laida's desire to finally meet Miggy leads her to apply as an Editorial Assistant at his newly launched men’s magazine, "Bachelor". In spite of the fact that a relationship with Miggy may prove to be a long shot, Laida revels working in such close proximity with the man of her dreams.

Four carefree lovers in Hong Kong enjoy their youth while danger looms on the edges.

Pauline begins to lose track of time, misplace things and find herself disoriented. She fears falling victim to a disease, but all is not as it seems. She must find the truth and prove it to the police and herself.

A vindictive and psychotic new roommate attempts to convince an innocent college freshman to commit suicide by slowly destroying her life through the means of drugs, paranoia, and manipulation.

Living with the Dead is a crime drama movie that follows a police detective who has the supernatural ability to see and communicate with the dead. He becomes tangled in a serial murder investigation and must use his unique gift to solve the case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he struggles with guilt, buried secrets, and the possibility that a deceased loved one may be trying to send him a message from beyond the grave. The detective's personal life and relationships, including his complicated bond with his dead mother, add emotional depth to the story.