Movies and TvShows featuring "difficult-childhood" theme.
Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.
Following the rise of rock band Daisy Jones and The Six through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene on their quest for worldwide icon status.
Matilda Wormwood, a gifted and intelligent girl, faces misunderstanding from her crude family. However, when she starts school, she finds a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. Frustrated with the cruelty, she discovers her telekinetic powers and uses them to stand up to her family and outsmart the headmistress.
Follow the journey of two friends who meet at the age of 11 and form a bond that lasts 14 years. Their friendship evolves and intertwines with their experiences in love, as they navigate through the challenges and joys of youth.
Follow the lives of a group of friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of life, with a focus on the value of friendship and the importance of family. With lots of laughter and heartwarming moments, this TV show will leave you feeling nostalgic for your own childhood.
Titled after Keyshia Cole's 2005 debut album, this reality docudrama peeks inside the life of the Grammy-nominated R&B songstress who has overcome a rough childhood to make her dreams come true. When she's not on the road, in the studio or making public appearances, Keyshia keeps busy re-establishing a relationship with her mom, Frankie -- who placed Keyshia in foster care while Frankie abused drugs and alcohol -- and supporting her sister Neffe and her four children. Through therapy sessions, heated discussions, and tough love, the women work to rid themselves of past demons and strengthen the ties that bind them.
Based on Mo Shu Bai's novel of the same name, the story follows Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant who suffered from a young age. She is married off to notorious playboy Gu Jiusi, who looks down on her. However, Liu Yuru decides to learn business from Gu's mother and becomes adept at it. She changes her view of Gu Jiusi and discovers his pure and sincere side. Meanwhile, the commander of Yangzhou causes chaos, forcing Gu's family to flee. Gu Jiusi matures and becomes the Minister of Revenue, working to lighten the tax burden on the people. Liu Yuru establishes a women's charity and builds business relationships to bring prosperity to the people. Together, they create a prosperous era.
Guido is a film director, trying to relax after his last big hit. He can't get a moment's peace, however, with the people who have worked with him in the past constantly looking for more work. He wrestles with his conscience, but is unable to come up with a new idea. While thinking, he starts to recall major happenings in his life, and all the women he has loved and left. An autobiographical film of Fellini, about the trials and tribulations of film making.
A story between a reporter and a prodigy in the Chinese traditional game of Go. Before others, he is like an impenetrable wall but before her, he is just a young man learning to love. Sheng Jing Chu is a young talented Go player. Once a dark horse, he gains fame after winning a match that turns him into an overnight sensation in the world of Go. Despite never accepting any interviews, he becomes the subject of increasing media attention. When reporter-in-training Cheng Liao helps Sheng Jing Chu get out of a situation, she is mistaken for his girlfriend. What started as a lie turns into a reality when they fall for each other.
The story of a woman who is kicked out of her village and called a "witch" when the men that she likes get hurt or die, and a man who risks his life to try to save her from the law of death.
Zhou Sheng Chen was raised by his brother, the Emperor, until the age of thirteen, when he set out to defend the border and establish himself as a loyal and accomplished general. Cui Shi Yi, the well-read daughter of an esteemed family, has been betrothed to the Crown Prince since birth. However, political scheming and tragic events result in Cui Shi Yi falling mute, her former fiance becoming a child Emperor, and Zhou Sheng Chen returning to the capital amidst a cloud of political turmoil.
During a Christmas party at a sorority house, the sorority sisters start receiving mysterious telephone calls. As the night progresses, they are hunted down and killed one by one by a psychotic killer.
After a decade of estrangement, troubled actor Andrew Largeman returns home for his mother's funeral. He reconnects with old friends, meets a pathological liar named Sam, and learns to confront his emotions and live a more authentic life.
Pather Panchali follows the story of a young boy named Apu, who grows up in a poverty-stricken village in rural India. The film explores themes of struggle, poverty, and the challenges faced by Apu and his family as they navigate through life. It portrays the harsh realities of their existence, including malnutrition, child abuse, and the constant search for work. Despite the hardships, the film also highlights moments of joy and resilience.
All Good Things is a crime drama film based on the true story of Robert Durst, a real estate developer suspected of murdering his wife. The film explores his double life and the downward spiral of his marriage, as well as the investigation and trial that follow.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a movie based on the true story of Robert Stroud, a prisoner who becomes an expert in ornithology while serving time in Alcatraz. Despite being isolated in solitary confinement, Stroud manages to raise and care for various species of birds. The film explores his transformation and the impact of his love for birds on his life.
Seven year old Amy whose recently separated parents hold differing views on her social development is enthralled in her world of make believe. One afternoon when her father comes to visit this situation comes to a head, with disturbing consequences for Amy.
Jordy, a 12 years old dreamer, has locked himself into the imaginary universe of his favorite movie, “Stand by me”. His elder brother Chris never leaves his bedroom. One day, Jordy adventurously uses vouchers he’s been given to explore the haunt of the local adolescents, “Fun Panini”, convinced it will bring him closer to his brother. The magical sauce he discovers there will transform his world...
Christmas is just right around the corner, so let's experience some holiday cheer! An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol... But BETTER! Courtesy of yours truly. (me)
Taishin moves to Tokyo to reunite with Takara, who once comforted him, only to face initial rejection. Undeterred, he pursues a heartfelt connection.