Movies and TvShows featuring "father-turns-out-not-to-be-biological-father" theme.

In the movie 'Eli', a young boy named Eli is suffering from a rare disease that requires him to live in a completely sterile environment. His parents take him to a secluded house for a cutting-edge medical treatment, but as Eli starts to experience supernatural phenomena, he realizes that something sinister is happening. As the secrets of the house unravel, Eli must confront the true nature of his illness and the dark forces at play.

Crime author Rousseau travels to Mouthe. Here, Brother Giacomo is waiting for him, who has important info about Rousseau's deceased mother. But when he arrives, Giacomo has just died. Rousseau decides to investigate.

In 'Stories We Tell,' filmmaker Sarah Polley delves into her family history and uncovers a surprising secret that challenges her understanding of her own identity. Through interviews, reenactments, and home movies, Polley explores themes of memory, truth, and the complexities of family relationships.

Amira, a Palestinian woman, faces various struggles including a confinement to a patriarchal society, her father's imprisonment, and the suspicion of infidelity. Her journey intensifies when she learns about her own identity and attempts to establish her place in a troubled world.

Where do I come from? For some, the question has a simple answer -- for others, the truth can be much more complicated. With the rise in popularity of at-home DNA tests, it's now easier than ever for people to uncover their family history and, sometimes, things their parents wish would stay buried. Interested in learning more about his family heritage, director Jon Baime took an at-home DNA test and uncovered a family secret that has been hidden for half a century. Featuring in-depth interviews with Jon's siblings as well as a treasure trove of family photos and films spanning 70 years, FILLING IN THE BLANKS takes audiences on a journey as Jon explores the meaning behind his discovery and expands on what it means to be family.

Follows three brothers who are going to discover the greatest secret of their late mother. This trip is going to change their lives.

Little White Lie is a personal documentary about Lacey Schwartz, a woman who grows up believing she is white, only to discover her African-American heritage and confront the lies her family has told her. Through interviews and personal narrative, Schwartz explores themes of race, family secrets, and personal identity.

Can a secret change who you are? Mysterious events unfold and reveal how Martha, a Polish holocaust survivor, managed to lead a double life in Australia. The vivacious Jewish artist and doting mother, died without ever revealing her secret. The film follows Martha’s daughter Eve, over a decade, as she unlocks the mystery behind the streets named Eve and Martha. Clues are found in old recordings and Martha’s home movies revealing a mystery man gazing into the lens. Eve’s investigation leads her to the Sobieski castle in the Ukraine, the site of a massacre where her grandmother died, and the Eichmann trial as she explores her parents’ holocaust survival and her father’s heroic escape from a concentration camp. When a ‘doppelgänger’ contacts Eve, her life is forever altered, as she uncovers lies, tracks down her mother’s young lover and reveals the family secret that led her to rewrite her entire life.

Offspring is a heartfelt documentary that delves into the search for a birth father and the intricacies of family dynamics. The story follows a character as they navigate their journey to uncover their true identity, exploring themes of brotherhood, artificial insemination, and the profound impact of family secrets. Along the way, they encounter challenges and revelations that highlight the importance of love, connection, and self-discovery. This moving film provides a poignant exploration of the complexities of family relationships and the quest for personal truth.