Movies and TvShows featuring "funeral-wake" theme.

After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, Helen is chosen to be the guardian of their three children. She must navigate the challenges of being a single parent while trying to balance her personal and professional life.

V/H/S/94 is the latest entry in the renowned V/H/S horror anthology franchise. Set in 1994, a group of police officers discover a sinister VHS tape collection filled with found-footage videos that expose a cult conspiracy. As they investigate further, they soon realize they are in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in a world of horror and mystery.

The Last Hurrah follows the story of a mayor who embarks on his final campaign in an unnamed city. As he faces challenges from his opponents, deals with family secrets and class differences, he navigates the complex world of politics with black humor and wit. Set in New England, this movie explores themes of racial prejudice, social prejudices, and the power dynamics of a political machine.

In Goal III: Taking on the World, a talented soccer player faces numerous challenges as he pursues his dream of winning the world cup. Along the way, he experiences love, loss, and friendship, and must overcome obstacles both on and off the field.

Set in 1920s Ireland, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' follows the story of two brothers who join the Irish Republican Army to fight against the British occupation. As they become involved in guerrilla warfare and underground activities, their loyalty is tested and they face the harsh realities of war. The film explores themes of nationalism, oppression, and sacrifice.

Defendor is a 2009 action-comedy-drama movie about Arthur Poppington, a man with a mental disability who takes on the persona of Defendor, a vigilante crime-fighter. Despite his lack of superpowers, Defendor fights against organized crime, gun-running, and pimps in the city. Through his delusions, he believes he has a secret identity and takes on criminals using unconventional methods. As the story unfolds, Defendor seeks revenge and finds himself in dangerous and comedic situations.

In the middle of preparing for her business’ biggest season, Diana Hart learns she inherited an old house from her beloved aunt. Matt, the estate attorney and her former flame, insists she stick around and sort out the details over Christmas break, as he tries to rekindle their old romance. But the longer Diana stays the more she finds clues that suggest her aunt was murdered, and that the culprit might be her handsome companion. Yet the bigger question is–will she survive Christmas?

After the death of his estranged mother, a misogynistic womanizer returns home to find that his ex-girlfriend had been his mother's secret lesbian lover.

After returning to Earth from a mission in space, Lucy Cola's life begins to unravel as she struggles to readjust to life on Earth. She becomes increasingly detached from reality and enters into a downward spiral, exploring relationships and making choices that have lasting consequences.

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is a dark comedy based on the true story of Graham Young, a teenage boy who becomes a notorious poisoner. Set in London during the 1960s-1990s, Graham's disturbing fascination with chemistry and his social misfit tendencies lead him to poison multiple people, including his stepmother. The film explores Graham's twisted psyche and the consequences of his actions.

Expired follows the story of Claire, a parking enforcement officer, who falls for the charming but insensitive Jay, leading to a complicated relationship filled with misunderstandings and emotional turmoil. Set during the Christmas and New Year season, the film explores themes of love, grief, and self-discovery.

Amer (2009) is a French giallo-esque experimental film that delves into the themes of desire, fear, and love. With a retro horror feel, the movie follows the journey of an adolescent girl through various encounters involving murder, sensuality, and perversion. Through minimal dialogue and avant-garde visuals, Amer captivates the audience with its exploration of the darker aspects of femininity and sexuality.

In this dark comedy, a father and son duo, Steptoe & Son, get involved in various comedic situations. They face financial struggles, scams, and even find themselves in the middle of a horse race business. As they navigate through their misadventures, they encounter blindess, dead bodies, and drunken doctors. The film explores the working class family dynamic with a touch of humor.

The movie revolves around the lives of three brothers who reunite after the death of their mother. As they come together, they reflect on their individual struggles and find solace in their shared memories.

During the nine days vigil (pasiyam) and wake (paglalamay) at the Lazatin-Henson-Katigbak Mansion, food and drinks are served. Narrative sequences from Monet and Rosa's mourning of patriarch Pabling where a horrifying secrecy and an evil death plot surface, even during the funeral procession, carrying of the hearse and entombment in the Catholic cemetery.

A single mother determined to make it as a singer puts together an all-girl reggae group named Neeta, Sweeta, & Nastie with her friends. Living in a housing estate with little support, the odds are obviously against her. Emotionally she struggles too as she learns at her mother's death that her actual mother is the woman she had thought was her older sister. With the help of a female agent, the group starts to get some exposure and rises above their setting.

The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.

Anak follows the story of a Filipino woman named Josie who works as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. She faces challenges abroad and deals with issues of family, love, and identity.

Funeral home is the last stop of the deceased ones. This is also where `turn undead` take place, the ritual that purifies the soul. The soul hasn‘t gone through the ritual is usually a haunting one. They still have things undone in human world. In order to finish that, they usually do something disturbing which led to supernatural incidents. Three seemingly seperate stories happen at funeral home intertwine.

In a Mediterranean country plunging into armed conflict, a doctor tries to do his duty against all odds, until the day his destiny is turned upside down…