Movies and TvShows featuring "estranged-family-member" theme.
A treasure-hunting mastermind assembles a team for a life-changing adventure. But to outwit and outrun threats at every turn, he'll need someone even smarter than he is: his estranged sister.
Numb3rs follows a mathematics professor who uses his exceptional analytical skills to help the FBI solve complex and unsolvable crimes. With the help of his genius brother, they tackle cases by applying mathematical equations and patterns to uncover hidden information and catch criminals.
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past. As the body count rises, the survivors must uncover the killer's identity and put an end to the killing spree before they become the next victims.
Follow the life of a woman as she navigates through various hardships, finding strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Three brothers and their father living in remote Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war. Sick of betrayals, Colonel William Ludlow leaves the Army and moves to Montana, where he builds a ranch. The brothers find themselves in the 10th Battalion, CEF during World War I, which leads to tragedy and guilt. The story explores their relationships, struggles, and the enduring love and legacy that remains.
Yu Kwok-Kei cannot pay his debts and disguises himself as Ma Ka-Wai, his cousin Yu Lan-Fun's fiancee. He tries to kill Lan-Fun. A fisherman saves Fun. She believes that Ka-Wai was the attacker, but she can't understand why. After Fun has been missing, her family puts an announcement in the paper. Meanwhile, Chan Lan-Fong, who just comes to Hong Kong, looks like Fun and is brought to Yu's home. Fong's habits are totally different from Fun's, and she cannot recognise the family, who thinks Fun has amnesia. Fun knows that her family has mistaken somebody else for her, so she goes back home secretly and teaches Fong her habits and customs. Fong does what Fun tells her, and the family thinks that she has recovered. Kwok-Kei has a guilty conscience, so he disguises as Ka-Wai again, intending to kill Fun/Fong. But he fails and got arrested. Everybody learns that Kwok-Kei wanted to kill Fun. Moreover, Fun's mother discovers that Fong is Fun's lost twin sister and the family is reunited.
Two sisters share a disturbing family secret.
Bernie Tiede, a beloved mortician in a small Texas town, forms an unlikely friendship with a wealthy widow, but when their relationship takes a dark turn, Bernie becomes entangled in a murder trial.
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish, also known simply as Destinos, is an educational television program created by Bill VanPatten, who was, at the time, Professor of Spanish and Second Language Acquisition at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. The show, designed to introduce viewers to the basics of Spanish, had two seasons, beginning in 1992. Its 52 episodes are often used for educational purposes in schools and are still broadcast regularly on many PBS stations, as well as many local channels. Destinos was produced by WGBH Boston and funded by the Annenberg/CPB Project, with additional funding by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
Memories of Matsuko is a musical comedy-drama that follows the life of Matsuko, a former teacher who ends up living a tragic life. After her murder, her nephew discovers her diary and goes on a journey to uncover the truth about her past. Through a series of flashbacks, the film explores themes of unconditional love, family relationships, and the pursuit of happiness. It also touches on darker subjects such as suicide, prostitution, and the underworld. With its vibrant visuals and heartfelt storytelling, Memories of Matsuko is a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
In the small town of Lake Arrowhead, the dormant volcano Mount Minos suddenly erupts, unleashing an army of zombies. As the town is overrun, a group of survivors must band together to fight the hordes of undead and find a way to escape. Among them are a photographer, a blogger, a police officer, and a group of estranged family members. With the town in chaos and the volcano still spewing lava, time is running out for them to find safety.
After being dumped by her boyfriend, a woman returns to her hometown of Christmas Creek. There, she reconnects with her estranged family and helps save their struggling inn by organizing a toy drive and hosting a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Nan, Britain's most beloved character, embarks on a road trip from London to Dublin with her grandson Jamie to reunite with her sister Nell. However, Nan's own plans lead them into wacky situations, partying with an Australian rugby team and dancing at an all-night rave, with the police hot on their trail.
In Lullaby, a man living in New York City discovers he has a terminal illness and decides to spend his final days reconnecting with his estranged family. As he tries to mend broken relationships, he grapples with the challenges of facing his imminent mortality.
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
Hedi is the new neighbor of Iva, who raises her daughter Sofia by herself. The two women start a relationship and Iva is desperately in love with Hedi. Suddenly Iva's father appears. Hedi feels strongly attracted to him. It seems that only one world exists for Hedi. Her own.
Before I Disappear follows a troubled man named Richie who is about to end his own life when he receives a call from his estranged sister, asking him to take care of his niece for a few hours. Reluctantly, Richie agrees and takes his niece, Sophia, on a journey through the city of New York, exploring themes of redemption, family, and personal growth.
Square Dance is a drama set in Fort Worth, Texas, and follows a 13-year-old girl named Gemma. Gemma lives with her intellectually disabled mother and they are struggling to make ends meet. When her mother's boyfriend moves in, Gemma feels unwanted and begins to rebel. She finds solace in a local square dance club where she develops a close bond with an intellectually disabled man named Rory. The story explores themes of family, self-discovery, and young love.
After leaving her family behind, a woman returns to her small-town Wisconsin home, causing drama and tension with her estranged family.