Movies and TvShows featuring "father-slaps-his-son" theme.
Black Souls follows the story of a Calabrian family deeply connected to the mafia. When a new generation begins to question their involvement, a violent conflict emerges between brothers and against an oppressive criminal world. The movie explores themes of family relationships, drug smuggling, revenge, and the struggle to escape the mafia's grip.
In post-war Italy, a working-class man's bicycle is stolen, endangering his efforts to find work. He and his son set out to find it. The film tells the story of Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-World War II economy of Italy. With no money and a wife and two children to support, he is desperate for work. He is delighted to at last get a good job hanging up posters, but on the sole condition that he has a bicycle which must be used for work. He is told unequivocally: 'No bicycle, no job.' His wife Maria pawns their bedsheets in order to get money to redeem his bicycle from the pawnbroker. Early on in the film, Ricci's coveted bicycle is stolen by a bold young thief who snatches it when he is hanging up a poster. Antonio thinks that the police will take the theft very seriously, but they are not really interested in the petty theft of a bike. The only option is for Antonio and his friends to walk the streets of Rome themselves, looking for the bicycle. After trying for hours with no luck, they finally give up and leave. Desperate for leads and with his better judgement clouded, Antonio even visits the dubious backstreet fortune teller that he had earlier mocked, in the hope that she may be able to shed light upon the bike's whereabouts. However, she merely doles out to him one of the truisms that form her stock in trade: 'you'll find the bike quickly, or not at all.' Feeling cheated, a crestfallen Antonio hands over to her some of the last money that they have. After a rare treat of a meal in a restaurant, Antonio admits to his son that if he isn't able to work, they will simply starve. Antonio finally manages to locate the thief (who, it seems, had already sold the bicycle) and Bruno slips off to summon the police to the apartment. Antonio meanwhile, angrily accuses the thief of stealing his bike but the boy denies all knowledge of the crime. When the policeman arrives, he sees the accused boy lying on the floor feigning a seizure and surrounded by irate neighbours who blame Antonio's accusations for causing the 'innocent' boy's fit. The policeman tells Antonio that although he may have seen the boy stealing the bike, he did not catch the thief red-handed, nor has he any witnesses and that Antonio making an accusation is not good enough. With no proof and with the thief's neighbours willing to give him a false alibi, he abandons his cause. Antonio walks away from the house in despair, as the thief's neighbours follow, jeering at him about his lost bicycle. At the end of the film in one of the most resonant scenes, Antonio is sitting on the curb outside the packed football stadium. He looks at the hundreds and hundreds of bicycles that are parked outside the stadium and as he cradles his head in despair, a fleet of bicycles mockingly speeds past him. After vacillating for some time about whether to steal one for himself, he decides he has no other option but to snatch one that he spots outside an apartment. Unluckily, he is seen taking the bike and caught by a crowd of angry men who slap and humiliate him in front of his son. Ironically, this time with an army of witnesses who catch him, he is frogmarched off to the police station but after seeing how upset Bruno is, the owner of the bicycle declines to press charges. The film ends with the man and his son, sad and let down from what has just happened, they walk along in a crowd, leaving us with a dim outlook for the two. Holding hands, they are both reduced to tears.
A humorous story about the eccentricities and satirical elements of a sanitarium in the 1890s that specializes in sexual abstinence, vegetarianism, and unconventional therapies.
Human Capital is a crime drama film that tells the story of a wealthy Italian family whose lives are disrupted by a tragic traffic accident involving a cyclist. The film explores themes of financial trouble, greed, infidelity, and the impact of personal choices on the lives of individuals.
For My Brother is a harrowing drama that explores the unsettling dynamics between two brothers. It delves into sensitive topics such as incest, child abuse, and sexual perversion. The film follows their twisted journey, marked by tragedy and turmoil, ultimately leading to a shocking climax. Brace yourself for a disturbing and thought-provoking exploration of the darkest corners of human nature.
When his mother is diagnosed with a brain tumor, a man returns to his small hometown and must confront his dysfunctional family and his own unresolved issues.
When a police officer's son goes missing, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and corruption, uncovering shocking secrets along the way.
Teachers is a comedy-drama film that follows the lives of various high school teachers and their interactions with students, colleagues, and administrators. The movie explores the challenges faced by teachers, such as dealing with unruly students, navigating school politics, and finding ways to inspire and educate their students. It provides a satirical take on the education system and highlights the absurdities and frustrations that teachers often encounter.
When a courier unknowingly gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy, he must navigate the streets of Paris while being pursued by the police and a secret organization.
Dracula and his son move to Paris and get involved in comedic and horrifying adventures.
1945 tells the story of a stranger who arrives in a Hungarian village just after the end of the war. As the villagers prepare for a wedding, tensions rise and long-buried secrets are revealed. The film explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust. Shot in black-and-white, the movie captures the paranoia and fear of the time.
Kauwboy is a drama film that follows a 10-year-old boy dealing with the absence of his mother and an alcoholic father. He forms a unique friendship with a crow, finding solace in their bond. The movie explores themes of family, abandonment, and resilience.
A man's son is killed in a hit-and-run accident, and he sets out to find and punish the responsible driver. Along the way, he navigates through a web of deception and uncovers the dark secrets of those involved in his son's death.
Eric and Sarah are detectives who are investigating the murder of a professor which it seems like a gay hate crime. Married Eric becomes attracted to the pathologist, Emmanuel.
The Long Hot Summer is a drama and romance TV show that follows the story of various characters in a small town during a scorching summer. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and family dynamics. The plot revolves around a mentally challenged man who becomes entangled in a family argument that escalates into a violent confrontation. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.
Dhadak is a tragic love story set in India. It follows the journey of two young souls, Parthavi and Madhukar, who fall in love but face numerous obstacles due to their different social backgrounds and the oppressive caste system. Their love story takes them on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, with moments of joy, heartbreak, and sacrifice.
Pellet tells the story of a young boy who runs away from his abusive father and finds solace in unexpected places. Through friendship and perseverance, he learns to overcome his past and build a new future.
The Hanged Man is a dark drama about a series of tragic events that unfold in a small town. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. The story follows a group of individuals whose lives intersect in unexpected ways, leading to devastating consequences.
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan is the story of a dignified father (Mithun) and his conflict with his Brat son (Mithun in a double role). Sumalatha and Shilpa Shirodkar play the leading ladies for the father and the son respectively. The film resembles Ramesh Sippy's Shakti.