Movies and TvShows featuring "head-of-the-family" theme.

Shinichirou decides to look for a job in order to pay his rent, and his teacher suggests that he work for someone at their house doing housekeeping; however, the person who hired him was Sakuya, a girl who is the 37th head of the Shimazu family, and her job is to exorcise and eliminate unwanted creatures. Shinichirou accidentally releases one of the creatures that Sakuya captures and they cooperate to catch it.

There are seven young brothers and sisters who grow up peacefully supported by the love and care of their parents. As a token of gratitude, the children present a trip to the couple on their wedding anniversary. This heartfelt deed, however, causes a terrible misfortune as their parents are killed while on their travels. Though it is certainly a shocking tragedy to the youngsters, they cannot be left in sorrow for a long time. Rather they have to make efforts to stand on their own feet in a body without depending on anybody else. So, their strenuous and daring living starts anew helping one another with brotherly affection, and their sincere attitude and lively activities gradually win admiration and encouragement from people of the community.

The End of Summer tells the story of a widower who must navigate the complexities of running a small brewery while dealing with the loss of his wife. As he grapples with the existential loneliness of old age, he also confronts the challenges posed by modernization and changing traditions. The film explores themes of family relationships, honor, infidelity, and the struggle between preserving the past and embracing the future.

Vatsalyam is a 1993 movie that delves into the complexities of family relationships, particularly focusing on wealth, brotherhood, and marriage. The story follows the struggles faced by a farmer who is burdened by debt and dominated by his wife. The film explores themes of regret, separation of family, and the consequences of arguments and insults. As the plot unfolds, a lawyer becomes involved, leading to a dramatic climax.

Lumberjacking is a second part of saga about young author, Kalle Päätalo. It's a story about growing up and becoming a storyteller in hard times when their father was in the forced labour camp. He was a lunatic.

A tale of hidden family scandals. A young woman journeys back to her birthplace and discovers that much of what she had always taken for granted concerning her family life was a lie.

When the head of a family in Karelia, Finland is threatened with eviction, the strong-willed matriarch embarks on a road trip to confront a criminal gang and protect her family's honor. Along the way, she searches for happiness and confronts the challenges of maintaining family relationships and legacy.

Mikhail Ulyanov is the Bergmanesque protagonist of the Russian Private Life. A government-appointed factory executive, Ulyanov is reduced to quivering confusion when he is dismissed. Recovering from this blow, he decides to review and realign his life. In so doing, he discovers that there's plenty left in the world to make life worth living. Private Life was nominated for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award in 1983.

Meet Richard Jackson - a man fed up with the insanity of "plastic" suburban living. Rallying his befuddled family around him, Richard mounts an outrageously comic assault on credit card craziness, "Yuppie" status symbols and "the system" in general!

Saan Darating Ang Umaga? is a 1983 movie about a family in the Philippines dealing with various conflicts and tragedies. It explores themes of family relationships, trauma, jealousy, and betrayal. The story revolves around the struggles of a teacher and her relationships with her husband, children, and other family members. The plot is set against the backdrop of beautiful sunsets, an ocean setting, and a remote-controlled toy car. The film also touches on themes of adoption, death, and the complexities of family dynamics. It is a touching and emotionally charged film that delves into the depths of human emotions and experiences.

Portrait of rural life in 1920s Northern Finland. The film follows the early life of a boy called Kalle and his family in the shores of river Iijoki.

Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.

Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

An old widower Mr. LEE plans a family reunion on the three-year anniversary of his wife’s death, but faces a series of adversities in the way. His eldest son goes through a scandalous divorce, his daughter is tied up in a car accident, and the youngest son has been missing for years after declaring bankruptcy. Finally the big day arrives and as the clock strikes midnight, the secrets of the troubled Lees begin to unfold.