Movies and TvShows featuring "distant-mother" theme.

In the 1930s, a woman faces hardships and a nervous breakdown during the Great Depression. She seeks comfort in religion and tries to rebuild her life amidst the chaos.

When 30-year-old Allison Campbell wins a $2 million lottery, her family life turns upside down not just because of her winnings but because Allison is mentally handicapped. Kari, her younger sister, has been caring for Alison for 10 years. Problems arise when the girls' mother, Katherine, decides she wants Allison to live with her.

Night Games is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the complex themes of sexuality and trauma. Set in the 1960s, the film follows a young boy who navigates his repressed desires and traumatic past while coming to terms with his own sexuality. Through a series of wild parties, childhood memories, and encounters with neglectful parents, Night Games explores the taboo subjects of sexual obsession, repression, and intergenerational trauma.