Movies and TvShows featuring "long-lost-father" theme.
In Mexico City, a car accident sets off a chain of events for three characters dealing with loss, regret, and the harsh realities of life. Octavio, in love with his brother's wife, enters his dog into illegal dogfights to earn money. Valeria, a model, loses her leg in the accident and struggles with her relationship. El Chivo, a vagrant and hitman, confronts his past and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. These interlinked stories explore themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.
In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.
On the Road is a movie about a young writer named Sal Paradise and his friends as they embark on a road trip across the country. Along the way, they encounter various experiences and challenges that shape their lives and friendships.
A comedy about families, the elements that bind them together, and about hope in the face of hardship.
An Awfully Big Adventure is a dark comedy film set in 1940s Liverpool. The story follows a young girl who joins a theater company and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she encounters a series of eccentric characters and experiences a mix of comedy, drama, and romance. As she navigates the world of the stage, she learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the harsh realities of life.
Smoke is a gentle drama-comedy that follows the lives of several individuals in a small town. The story revolves around a novelist, a troubled boy, a widower, and a blind woman, among others. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways, resulting in a series of whimsical and heartwarming adventures.
After a failed suicide attempt, a playwright moves back in with her mother in New Jersey and tries to get her life back on track.
Mio, an orphaned boy, is transported to a magical land where he must rescue his kidnapped father from an evil knight. Along the way, he forms friendships and discovers his true destiny.
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show. Crossman has one condition: Slade must travel to New York and convince the female star of the stage production to join the film. Slade goes, but, when he eyes the winsome Julie Clarke, he hatches a different scheme.
After her father's death, an adopted baby is raised by her brother and becomes a woman determined to avenge her brother's death. She reunites with her long-lost father and together they confront cattle rustlers in Montana. Along the way, they experience a family reunion, country dancing, horseback riding, and a Fourth of July celebration.
Dance with Me is a drama, music, and romance movie released in 1998. It tells the story of a talented dancer who starts working at a dance studio in Houston, Texas. She forms a romantic relationship with a handyman who eventually turns out to be her long-lost father. Along the way, they face challenges, including a dance competition and their complicated family dynamics.
Iron Road is a TV mini-series set in 19th century Canada, where a young Chinese girl disguises herself as a boy to work on the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and forms unexpected alliances.
In Bullet to Beijing (1995), a British spy is tasked with tracking down a former agent who has betrayed multiple parties. The search takes him to Beijing, China where he uncovers a conspiracy involving the Russian Mafia, biological warfare, and a long-lost father. With the help of a working-class spy, they navigate the Trans-Siberia Express and face off against the North Korean embassy in a thrilling chase to stop the spread of a deadly disease.
In this period drama, a young girl and her grandfather find themselves on the run from a loan shark due to the grandfather's gambling addiction. Along their journey, they encounter eccentric characters and face the consequences of greed and debt. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
Sanam Teri Kasam is the story of Sunil and his search for his father who has gone somewhere when Sunil was just a child. He meets Reena Roy en-route who leads him to his father Kader Khan. But unfortunately, somebody else (Ranjeet) has already been planted by Jeevan as Sunil and hence, Kader Khan neither recognises his real son, nor allows him to meet Reena Roy. In the end however, every hurdle is removed and all is well. The film is also known for its super hit songs, especially 'nisha, nisha, nisha'. The other songs 'sheeshe ke gharon mein', 'kitne bhi tu kar le sitam' were also hit.
In 'Secret of the Blue Room,' a group of guests is invited to spend the night in a haunted mansion. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed and a murder takes place, leaving the guests in fear for their lives. They must work together to uncover the truth and survive the night.
An organ grinder (Orestis Makris) loses his wife from complications during birth. Distraught by her death, he refuses to take care of the baby and gives it to a family (Lavrentis Dianellos and Nitsa Tsaganea) to raise. The child (Jenny Karezi) is raised comfortably, and her natural father is too embarrassed to meet her - until she falls in love with a poor musician (Petros Fysoun), and her foster parents refuse to accept their relationship.
Johny, a gangster, plans to take revenge on the crime boss who murdered his father. Along the way, he gets entangled in a web of deception, undercover operations, and diamond smuggling. With the help of an astrologer and his long-lost brother, Johny sets off on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth and bring justice to his family.
After receiving a surprise letter from her long-lost father, a young woman must navigate the challenges of family, tradition, and property development to come together for a special wedding ceremony. With the help of a dance instructor, they discover the healing power of dance and bond during emotional father-daughter dances.