Movies and TvShows featuring "immigrant-family" theme.
Bob, a middle-aged sock businessman, falls in love with Abishola, a Nigerian nurse. Despite their cultural differences and disapproving families, they embark on a romantic journey filled with laughter and challenges.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, this gripping drama follows a Korean immigrant family's indomitable quest to survive and thrive as they leave their homeland and face numerous challenges across four generations.
Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate, returns home to find his family struggling and his hometown being gentrified. After encountering a young woman named Jenny, he becomes the host for an alien scarab known as Khaji-Da, which grants him incredible powers. Jaime must navigate his newfound abilities and the conflicts arising from a powerful technology being misused. With the help of Jenny and his family, Jaime fights against the forces of evil and embraces his destiny as the Blue Beetle.
The Pradeeps attempt to prove their innocence to a pair of investigating government agents by recounting their initial life in America after moving from India. Though each family member has a different perspective on the events, they weave together a story of humor, heartbreak, and the often-complicated pursuit of their respective American Dreams.
Rich Man, Poor Man is a gripping TV mini-series that explores the lives of two brothers with contrasting backgrounds. Set in the late 1940s to the 1960s, the show follows the journey of Rudy Jordache, a poor and ambitious young man, and his younger brother Tom, who is born into wealth. As they face various challenges and navigate their way through life, the bond between the brothers is tested, leading to dramatic moments and complex family relationships.
In the Long Run is a comedy TV show set in 1980s London. It follows the story of an immigrant family and their interactions with the community. The show is semi-autobiographical and revolves around the relationships between family members, as well as their interactions with neighbors. The timeframe of the show is the 1980s.
The Tower is a crime thriller TV show set in the gritty streets of London, England. It follows the story of a black female police detective investigating a cover-up involving a Libyan immigrant family. As she delves deeper into the case, she becomes entangled in an internal affairs investigation that reveals corruption within the British police force. This intense drama highlights the challenges faced by a 15-year-old girl and her family as they navigate the complex web of crime and betrayal.
In TiMER, people get an implant called the TiMER, which counts down to the exact moment they will meet their soulmate. Oona, a grocery store clerk and musician, has a TiMER implanted but it remains blank, indicating that her soulmate has not yet gotten a TiMER. As she navigates through relationships, Oona starts to question the concept of soulmates and whether the TiMER truly guarantees a happy ending.
In a once thriving mining community in Northeast England, the future of The Old Oak pub hangs by a thread. With the closure of mines, the village has fallen on hard times. When Syrian refugees are suddenly placed in the village, the pub becomes a battleground. TJ, the landlord, forms an unlikely friendship with a young Syrian girl named Yara. Together, they strive to bridge the gap between the two communities and bring understanding. A deeply moving drama about fragilities and hopes.
A powerful set of stories of “righteous persons” taking action along the U.S.-Mexico border, motivated by moral conviction and compassion. "Borderland" shows how courageous actions can lead to political mobilization and the defense of human rights in the face of hate and discrimination.
Many migrants live in search of a mirror in which to recognize themselves; they are not from here, but they are not from there either. Los Williams / The Williams, a feature-length documentary, familiar and sporting, told in first-person by Iñaki and Nico Williams. Two brothers, footballers, Basques and "beltzas" or black, of Ghanaian descent, reveal their incredible tale across the two most crucial years of their lives. From their historic participation in the Qatar World Cup with two different selections, to the long-awaited victory of the Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey after 40 years, and Nico's triumph at the European Championship. Two international stars, face to face with their past and their future, through the conflicts that have marked their lives: racism, identity, frustration, ambition, and success.
A young woman named Esmeralda and her family move to New York from a rural area of Puerto Rico. The transition is difficult due to the many challenges she and her family face.
A family in London deals with marital problems, unexpected pregnancies, and the challenges of everyday life.
On the tough streets of Seattle, a girl gang of she-devils takes on an Eastern European immigrant, in the style of John Waters-meets-Perfect Strangers. A new girl must prove herself worthy of joining the ranks of the ferocious gang by prevailing in cat fights and wars of words. Jam-packed with tattoos, street cred, arcade brawls, hater shades, astounded immigrant parents, bow-tied nerds, matching jackets and loitering, for a camptastic good time.
Finally summer vacation. Teenager Mahmoud wants a relaxing summer when Uncle Ji comes to visit from Pakistan. He has to be responsible for being his Oslo guide, and little brother Ali has a secret that turns his whole life upside down.
The Gilded Cage follows the lives of a Portuguese immigrant couple, Maria and José, living in cramped conditions in Paris. When they unexpectedly inherit a luxurious apartment, they are torn between their loyalty to their community and the allure of a better life. As they navigate this new world of wealth and privilege, they must confront the challenges and dilemmas that come with it.
I Remember Mama tells the story of an immigrant Norwegian family living in San Francisco in the early 1900s. Through the eyes of Katrin, the oldest daughter, we witness the struggles and triumphs of the family as they navigate poverty, love, and loss. The story is narrated by an adult Katrin, looking back on her childhood memories of her strong and resourceful mother who held the family together with love and determination.
The Blot is a silent film about the lives of a reverend, professor, and librarian in a small town. The story revolves around their struggles with poverty, pride, and romantic rivalries. It explores themes of love, class differences, and the hardships of the time.
After discovering she is pregnant, a 14-year-old Mexican-American girl named Magdalena is kicked out of her home and finds refuge with her gay cousin in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Together, they navigate the challenges of pregnancy, homophobia, and gentrification.
The inspiring true-life drama of 17-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her very doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.