Movies and TvShows featuring "leaving-home" theme.
Zhu Yun's college life has just begun, but is disrupted by the arrival of the bad boy, Li Xun, who turns her world upside down.
Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.
The young adventurer Belgrieve retires to a quieter life after losing his leg to a beast. While gathering herbs in the woods one day, he rescues an abandoned child. Angeline trains with her father and later achieves S-Rank in the capital’s adventurer guild. Five years later, she decides to return home. Will Belgrieve get another chance at being an adventurer? Will Angeline return home unscathed?
Mason's life is documented from childhood to college. The film follows his experiences growing up with separated parents, dealing with school, family dynamics, and the challenges of adolescence. It explores themes such as alcoholism, family relationships, coming of age, and the ups and downs of life.
A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.
William Miller, a teenager in the 1970s, gets the opportunity to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an emerging rock band while joining them on tour. Along the way, he navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and the music industry.
Christopher McCandless, a top student and athlete, gives up his conventional life to live in the Alaskan wilderness. His journey is marked by encounters with different people and the realization that true happiness is found in sharing with others.
In the summer of 1987, James Brennan, a college graduate, takes a job at Adventureland, an amusement park in his hometown. He meets Emily, a fellow employee, and they develop a complicated relationship. James faces challenges, including an affair between Emily and a co-worker, but eventually realizes his true feelings for Emily. Despite obstacles, they end up together.
Set in 1957, post-Windrush, and amidst the booming decade set alight by promise, the rhythm of rock and roll, swing, Hollywood starlets and fabulous fashion Three Little Birds will introduce Dudley and the rest of the world to gregarious sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their virtuous, bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, as they board a cruise ship from Jamaica bound for a new life in Blighty.
From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos, finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dream is suddenly within reach. His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and ultimately, his search for belonging.
Urban Cowboy is a drama/romance movie set in Texas in the 1970s. The film follows a newlywed couple as they navigate the ups and downs of their tumultuous marriage. Set against the backdrop of the oil fields and honky-tonks of Houston, the movie explores themes of class differences, domestic violence, and the challenges of young love.
Freddy Got Fingered (2001) is a comedy film about a slacker who aspires to become a cartoonist. He faces numerous challenges as he navigates through his dysfunctional family, unemployment, and crude humor. The movie features surrealism, shock humor, and outrageous scenes including a horse penis and a blow job.
The Jerk follows the story of Navin Johnson, a man who was adopted by a poor black family and grows up to be an extremely dumb and naive person. After leaving home and hitchhiking across the country, Navin finds himself in various absurd and comedic situations, eventually becoming a millionaire and losing it all.
Set in 19th-century France, Emma Bovary longs for a life of passion and luxury. Dissatisfied with her provincial existence, she embarks on a series of illicit affairs and indulges in excessive spending. As her debts mount and her affairs become more complicated, Emma's life spirals out of control, leading to tragic consequences.
The Brave Little Toaster tells the story of a group of household appliances, including a toaster, a lamp, a blanket, a radio, and a vacuum cleaner, who embark on a journey to find their owner after being abandoned. Along the way, they face various challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
How Green Was My Valley tells the story of a family living in a coal mining town in Wales. The film follows their struggles with poverty, grief, and the hardships of working-class life. Through it all, they find joy and resilience in their tight-knit community.
After the death of her brother, a teenage girl from a small town pursues her dream of becoming a singer. She enrolls in a prestigious music school in the city and faces various challenges and obstacles on her journey to stardom.
The Lovers follows the story of a married couple who embark on a weekend trip and find themselves entangled in a web of infidelity and seduction, leading them to question their relationship and explore their own desires. Set against the backdrop of scenic Dijon, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
For a Lost Soldier is a biographical drama set in the Netherlands during World War II. It tells the story of a Canadian soldier who develops a forbidden love with a young boy in a rural setting. The film explores themes of intergenerational friendship, sexual awakening, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship in a time of war.
Pather Panchali follows the story of a young boy named Apu, who grows up in a poverty-stricken village in rural India. The film explores themes of struggle, poverty, and the challenges faced by Apu and his family as they navigate through life. It portrays the harsh realities of their existence, including malnutrition, child abuse, and the constant search for work. Despite the hardships, the film also highlights moments of joy and resilience.