Movies and TvShows featuring "estranged-parent" theme.
When a high school student discovers a friendly creature living in his abandoned monster truck, they embark on an adventure to save the creature from a dangerous oil company.
A Moment to Remember is a touching drama and romance movie that follows the story of a couple who are deeply in love, but their lives take a tragic turn when the woman is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As her memory gradually fades away, the couple must navigate the challenges and heartbreak of the disease while trying to hold onto their love and memories.
After the death of his father, a former football star reunites with the family that he abandoned years earlier.
Beyond the Mat follows the lives of professional wrestlers and offers a glimpse into the world of wrestling, from the physical toll it takes on the performers to the backstage drama.
When a young female police officer investigates a hit-and-run case involving a Serbian gangster, she becomes entangled in a web of police corruption, drug trafficking, and weapons trafficking. As she navigates the dangerous world of crime, she also strives to reconcile with her estranged father, a former police officer. Faced with numerous obstacles and threats, she must uncover the truth and bring justice to those responsible.
Distant Thunder is a drama movie set in 1969 about a Vietnam War veteran struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment, and estrangement from his family. As he grapples with his inner demons, he forms an unlikely friendship with a valedictorian and a former rival. Together, they confront the challenges of their troubled lives and find redemption in the healing power of friendship.
Turn It Up is a movie about a young rapper who is trying to make it in the music industry while dealing with issues from his troubled past. He faces challenges such as his strained relationship with his father, the influence of gang culture, and the loss of loved ones. Through his music, he hopes to find redemption and a way to create a better life for himself.
A woman gets sold by her mother to predatory men.
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.
Scene of the Crime tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who becomes involved in a murder when he helps an escaped prisoner dispose of a dead body. The boy's actions lead to a chain of events that unravel a web of deceit, family crisis, and impossible love in the picturesque South of France.
A successful Hollywood actress by day prowls the streets at night as a sex worker.
Years have passed since Sophie (Wendy Crewson) left the ranch her family calls home to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. The death of her father means that Sophie, now 30, must return to the home she left behind so long ago. Once there, she's persuaded by her mother to leave her own aspirations behind and help with the ranch -- a choice that's helped along by the presence of Alex (Paul Gross), an attractive ranch hand.
In 1977, young Xiao Mei leaves China for the UK to enter into an arranged marriage. Speaking no English and feeling distant from her Elvis-obsessed new husband and his stern mother, Xiao Mei dreams of reuniting with her long-lost parents and brother.
Johnny, the megalomaniac leader of a group of squeegee kids, finds a video camera and pushes his followers into "acting" out increasingly dangerous "scenes".
A Filipino comedy drama directed Efren Jarlego.
In Our Nature is a drama film that follows an estranged father and son who accidentally book the same vacation home for a weekend getaway. As they struggle to coexist in the same space, tensions rise, leading to arguments and emotional breakthroughs. Throughout their time together, they confront their strained relationship and uncover deep-seated issues. The film explores themes of family, reconciliation, and emotional detachment.
Sunflower follows the story of Zhang Xiangyang, a young boy growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution. Through his eyes, we witness the emotional and political struggles of his family, as well as the profound impact of historical events on their lives. The film explores themes of childhood, family, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.
An elderly man's innocent friendship with an eight year old girl is tarnished by the assumptions of a community when the little girl goes missing.
After his estranged daughter gets kidnapped, a single father is forced to enter the dangerous world of cage fighting and martial arts to save her.
Chef's Special tells the story of Maxi, a top-notch chef in Spain who faces various challenges including a love triangle, homophobia, and the struggle to find his true calling.