Movies and TvShows featuring "estranged-family" theme.

One hundred years ago, a grave tradition was born in a land where demons live among people: a human must be sacrificed to the King of Beasts. But when Sariphi, the 99th sacrifice, is offered to the King, she isn’t afraid at all! Intrigued by her calm and cute nature, the King decides to spare her life with plans to make her his bride.

After being rejected, a man decides to shave his beard and take in a high school runaway, forming an unexpected bond and creating a heartwarming story of love and acceptance.

Allen is banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt on account of his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, and all seems lost. But with his memories of a past life as a hero intact, Allen sees this twist of fate as a blessing—he can finally live his life as he pleases! That momentary peace is cut short when Allen saves his ex-fiancée, beginning a new saga for the banished former hero.

More Tales of the City (1998) follows the lives of the residents living in an apartment building in San Francisco during the 1970s. The show explores the themes of love, friendship, and acceptance, as well as the challenges and triumphs faced by the LGBTQ+ community. With a diverse cast of characters, the series delves into issues such as religious bigotry, gay rights, and anti-conformity, providing a compelling and poignant portrayal of life in San Francisco during that era.

Almost Christmas is a comedy-drama about a dysfunctional African-American family coming together for their first Christmas since the death of their beloved matriarch. The patriarch of the family is eager to bring his feuding children together for a memorable holiday, but tensions run high as old grievances resurface and secrets are revealed. As the long weekend progresses, the family must learn to put aside their differences and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

Satoru Matsudo moves to Tokyo in hopes of becoming an actor. He has trouble breaking into the industry, but his luck begins to change when he finds an airplane ticket belonging to a talent agency CEO. Time passes, and Satoru makes a name for himself as an actor. He gets a call from America. Hoping it is a Hollywood offer, he instead hears about his estranged older brother.

After being separated by family tragedy, cousins reunite through a traditional dragon boat race. As they compete, they repair their family bonds, form new friendships, and find their life's purpose.

Flesh 'n' Blood is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC as part of its 1991 fall lineup. The series was created and executive produced by Michael J. Di Gaetano and Lawrence Gay.

Junebug follows a newlywed couple, George and Madeleine, as they visit George's family in North Carolina. As Madeleine navigates the complexities of her dysfunctional in-laws and the small-town dynamics, she finds herself drawn to an outsider artist named David. The film explores themes of love, family, and the struggles of communication in relationships.

In the year 1977, two scientists, Ben and Catherine, decide to conduct an experiment on their three children. They want to prove that nurture is more important than nature by raising them completely opposite to their genetic predispositions. The experiment takes unexpected turns and challenges their beliefs as the kids grow up. A hilarious and heartwarming story about parenting, family dynamics, and the power of love.

Next Stop, Christmas is a heartwarming holiday movie about a female surgeon who travels back in time to fix her broken engagement and find true love during the Christmas season. As she navigates through the past, she encounters challenges, discovers the importance of family, and experiences the magic of the holiday season.

Pieces of April follows April Burns, a young woman who invites her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner in her apartment. As April struggles to cook the big meal, her family deals with their own personal issues and the challenges of getting to her apartment. With a dying mother, a rebellious sister, and a father who is constantly belittling her, April's Thanksgiving becomes a chaotic yet heartwarming event.

After a road accident, a woman suffers from amnesia and returns home to her estranged family. However, she soon discovers dark secrets and must uncover the truth before it's too late.

A family goes on a vacation in their recreational vehicle, but their trip takes a dark turn when they become stranded in the desert and encounter a malevolent force. As tension rises, they must fight for their lives against a supernatural entity that wants to harm them.

Wanda is a story about a woman who becomes a thief after feeling inadequate and abandoned. She gets involved in a crime and religiously disillusioned, ultimately finding herself in a precarious situation.

Our Christmas Love Song follows the story of a country singer who returns to her hometown for Christmas. She faces an estranged family, as well as accusations of plagiarism and a complicated love life. Through the power of music and the holiday spirit, she finds love and redemption.

METRALLA was a rock group from the late 1980s that achieved great success with its first and only LP titled “Por Tus Muertos”, but which mysteriously dissolved just before giving its first concert. Thirty years later, Miguel, one of the members of the band, still dreams of being a rock star, even though no one goes to his concerts and his music store is about to be seized by the bank. Ordúñez, a famous rock radio communicator, offers him to give a concert at the Palace of Madrid on the condition that he reunites the original members of the band.

Haejoon Goh, who ran from home, and Eunyung Baek, the problem child who lives in a tent. These two, who met under terrible circumstances, are forced to live together in an abandoned dormitory. This is a story of difficult growth between two people who hate both the dorm and each other.

In 1934, as playwright Luigi Pirandello travels to Stockholm, where he is about to receive the Nobel Prize, he begins reliving the drama and magic of the loved ones who have populated his life and inspired his art. Pirandello reminisces about the madness of his wife, his stormy relationship with his children, his controversial stance towards fascism, and his love for Marta Abba, the young actress who became his muse.

License to Live is a comedy-drama film set in Japan during the Heisei era. It tells the story of a man who wakes up from a coma and must navigate the challenges of living with a broken family. As he reminisces about his past and his relationship with his estranged family, he also reconnects with his love for fishing and horses. The film explores themes of memory, family relationships, and the passage of time.