Movies and TvShows featuring "loss-of-child" theme.
Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam's soul.
When you grow up in extreme poverty, the experience can instill a steely resolve to succeed at all costs. Joo Da Hae is determined to leave her life of poverty behind and will stop at nothing until she achieves the wealth and lifestyle she so desires. Ha Ryu, who loved Da Hae and would have done anything for her, is used and betrayed by her in her greedy quest. He later becomes a public prosecutor who must bring her down. But the heartless Da Hae, who rises to become First Lady, has plenty of others who will sacrifice themselves at her whim, including the smitten Baek Do Hoon. Can the ruthless Da Hae be stopped before she goes too far?
In 'The Outsider (2020)', a female private investigator in Dayton, Ohio, is drawn into a police investigation of a child murder. As the investigation progresses, she discovers that the accused is a man with a doppelganger who may be a supernatural monster. She must navigate a small town filled with secrets and uncover the truth to solve the case.
Ida, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.
A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.
In the year 2054, PreCrime police use 'PreCogs' to stop future crimes. When John is framed for a murder he didn't commit, he must uncover the truth to clear his name.
In 1961, Neil Armstrong, a NASA test pilot, is grounded due to distractions caused by his daughter's illness. After her death, Armstrong joins the Gemini program and moves to Houston with his family. He faces personal and professional challenges, including the deaths of friends and colleagues, but eventually commands Apollo 11 and successfully lands on the Moon. The film explores Armstrong's grief, determination, and the sacrifices he made to achieve this historic feat.
After moving to a small town in Maine, the Creed family befriends their elderly neighbor who introduces them to a pet cemetery. When their cat is killed, the father buries it in the ancient burial ground, only to have the cat return as an evil version of itself. Later, their toddler son is killed in an accident, leading the father to bury him in the same burial ground. The resurrected son, along with the mother and neighbor, are driven to madness and violence. In the end, the father is stabbed by his undead wife, completing the cycle of tragedy.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a pregnant woman must fight to survive in a world inhabited by mutants. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and dangers, including a terrifying monster. With limited resources and the constant threat of danger, she must rely on her survival skills and determination to stay alive.
Drive My Car is a drama movie set in Tokyo, Japan. It follows the story of a widower who hires a chauffeur to drive him around. During their road trip, they form an unexpected bond and confront their past traumas.
Peppermint tells the story of a grieving mother who becomes a ruthless vigilante after her husband and daughter are brutally murdered. She takes matters into her own hands, targeting and eliminating the corrupt officials responsible for the crime. As she embarks on a killing spree, she draws the attention of the FBI, who try to bring her down. With her martial arts skills and unyielding determination, she fights to exact her merciless revenge.
Chris Nielsen dies in an accident and enters Heaven. When he learns that his wife Annie has committed suicide, he goes on an afterlife adventure to be with her. While in Heaven, he meets a guide and learns about his new existence. He also tries to communicate with Annie, but it only causes her pain. Chris eventually reunites with his daughter Marie and decides to rescue Annie from Hell, even though it is believed to be impossible. With the help of a tracker, he finds Annie, but risks becoming trapped in Hell. In the end, Annie saves Chris and they are reunited with their children in Heaven.
In 'The Dollmaker,' a delusional woman coping with the death of her son turns him into a doll, leading to a series of mysterious events. As she struggles with her grief, she becomes obsessed with the doll and begins to lose touch with reality.
Julie, the wife of the famous composer Patrice de Courcy, must cope with the sudden death of her husband and daughter in an automobile accident. After surviving a suicide attempt, Julie closes up her old house and takes an apartment in Paris, distancing herself from her past. However, life in Paris forces Julie to confront her past and her relationship with Olivier, her husband's friend and lover. As she tries to stop Olivier from completing her husband's unfinished work, Julie begins a relationship with him and resurrects the composition, ultimately accepting the truth about her own work.
In the movie Run (2020), a wheelchair user named Chloe lives with her overprotective and manipulative mother, Diane. As Chloe begins to uncover dark secrets about her mother, she realizes she must escape in order to save her own life. Filled with suspense and psychological twists, Run keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
When a young boy named Mark is sent to live with his aunt and uncle after his mother's death, he quickly learns that he has a darker side. Mark's sociopathic tendencies manifest in sadistic behavior, including the killing of the family dog. As his deception and manipulation grow more elaborate, his cousin Henry becomes suspicious of his true nature. The film culminates in a deadly confrontation between the two boys, ultimately revealing the extent of Mark's evil.
When a young advertising executive meets a middle-aged waitress, they embark on a passionate but tumultuous relationship that challenges societal norms.
In a society where privacy no longer exists, a detective investigates a serial killer by using augmented reality technology. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a dystopian world where identities can be easily manipulated and the line between truth and fiction blurs. With the help of a mysterious stranger, he must navigate the dark underworld of crime and corruption to catch the killer before he becomes the next victim.
The Dirt is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Mötley Crüe, one of the most notorious and successful rock bands in history. Set in the 1980s in Los Angeles, California, the film chronicles the band's rise to fame, their wild and destructive lifestyles, and the price they paid for their fame. It explores their relationships, drug abuse, and the tragedies they faced, including the death of a daughter and a car accident. The Dirt is based on the autobiography of the same name written by the members of Mötley Crüe.
Funny Games is a psychological thriller that follows a wealthy family's vacation turned nightmare when two sadistic young men invade their home and subject them to a series of tormenting games.