Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-abandons-daughter" theme.
Punky Brewster is a comedy TV show that follows the adventures of a spirited little girl named Punky who is abandoned by her mother and then taken in by a kind-hearted photographer named Henry. With the help of her loyal golden retriever, Brandon, and a diverse group of friends, Punky learns to navigate life's ups and downs, while spreading love and joy to everyone she meets.
Maíra was raised by her father believing that her mother had died. This was a lie her father told her in order to protect her from the scorn of her mother, who rejected her when she learned that her daughter was born with a disability. Many years later, Maíra comes across a stranger on their doorstep. That’s Zoé, her mother. Without revealing her true intentions, Zoe reappears asking her daughter’s forgiveness for having abandoned her. As in a dream that turns into a nightmare, Maíra experiences the strongest emotions of her life and what would be a happy fresh start for Maíra with her family turns into a long and dangerous journey.
Samuel, a stuntman, lives carefree in London until one day a woman from his past shows up and leaves him with an 8-year-old girl claiming she is his daughter. Samuel struggles to take care of the child and lies to others about being her father. When the mother suddenly reappears and wants to take the girl back, Samuel must confront his responsibilities and fight for his paternal love.
Earwig, an orphan girl, is adopted by a witch and forced to use her magical abilities. She must utilize her wit and cunning to navigate the strange and dangerous world she finds herself in.
The Lost Daughter follows a woman who takes a trip to Greece and is haunted by memories of her own motherhood as she witnesses a mother abandoning her daughter on the beach. The vacation becomes a journey of self-discovery as she grapples with her own regrets and desires.
The Joy Luck Club follows the lives of four Chinese-American women and their daughters as they struggle to understand and connect with each other while also coming to terms with their cultural identities. Through a series of interwoven stories, the film explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the power of storytelling.
Miss Marple investigates the murder of a colonel in a vicarage, uncovering secrets and false confessions along the way.
In Sleepwalking, a 12-year-old girl named Tara lives with her domineering father. When her mother disappears, Tara goes on a journey with her uncle to find her. Along the way, they face various challenges and discover the true meaning of family and love.
Katie, a young waitress living in a trailer park, tries to save money and pursue her dreams amid poverty and adversity. She faces challenges such as her alcoholic mother, working in a repair shop, and even engaging in prostitution. With youthful optimism and big dreams, Katie navigates through a series of trials and tribulations in pursuit of a better future.
Future Weather is a drama about a thirteen-year-old girl named Lauduree who is abandoned by her mother. She develops a passion for environmental activism and begins to understand the impact of climate change and the importance of caring for the environment.
Rocks is a coming-of-age drama set in London, following the story of a teenage girl who is neglected by her family and must navigate the challenges of homelessness and taking care of her younger brother. She forms a close bond with her school friend and relies on her resilience to overcome the obstacles in her path.
The story of Ruby, 13, determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away to become a movie star, leaving Ruby with her hopelessly rural father.
Janie Jones is a struggling rock star who is forced to confront his drug addiction and take responsibility for his actions when he discovers that he has a teenage daughter. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
A butterfly, a creature symbolising rebirth and a new beginning, epitomises Romina’s and Germán’s world, a world that consists of two parallel realities. In one of them they grow up as siblings who desire each other and try to give shape to their love without sexual fulfilment; in the other they are a young man and woman who form an awkward friendship instead of succumbing to their feelings for each other. Germán finds himself in a discordant relationship with Mariela. Mariela’s brother is interested in Bruno. Bruno is with Romina, but wants to be with Germán. Playfully alternating between these two realities, the lovers find themselves drawn into ever new couplings in order to explore their intuitive feelings – cautiously, but at the same time prepared to lose everything.
Teenager Carmín lives in a mountainous village in the center of Puerto Rico with her tough and conservative grandmother. Her mother left for the US without her. The arrival of her father, after long years in prison, eases Carmín’s profound sadness. The relationship with him, however, brings its own ambiguousness and complexities and as Carmín moves into womanhood this causes great confusion, mostly for her.
Treeless Mountain is a touching film about two young sisters, Jin and Bin, who are left by their mother to live with their alcoholic aunt in Seoul. As they struggle to make ends meet, the girls rely on their imagination and resilience to navigate a world filled with uncertainty and abandonment.
Frozen City is a compelling drama that delves into the complexities of parenthood and relationships. Set in a suburban neighborhood, the film explores themes of anxiety, agony, and self-control as it follows the lives of various characters. From a custody battle to a mother attempting suicide, Frozen City tackles difficult subjects while offering a glimpse into the intricacies of family dynamics.
The twin sisters Helena and Irene are born in Helsinki during World War II. A few months later their mother, Sirkka, leaves the girls in the care of their grandmother, an old communist, and runs away with a German soldier. Their life under the protection of their grandmother and the teachings of communism ends first with the death of Stalin, then with that of their grandmother. The girls are eight years old when they are put in an orphanage. Their mother shows up at the orphanage in the company of Ramon, a Spanish trapeze artist. They are on a talent search for a German circus. Ramon trains the reluctant Irene during circus tours in Central Europe. She becomes the trapeze star of the circus. The hard work soon exhausts Irene and she falls from height, as if on purpose. Helena has secretly learned the art of fire-eating. Now she is burdened with both her mother and her sister. The violent life, however, separates the three from each other. In the present-day Helsinki the middle-aged...
Set in the 1960s, a teenage girl's life is turned upside down when her mother leaves the family to find herself. As she navigates her father's extramarital affair, her gay father's hidden sexuality, and her own personal growth, she discovers the importance of family and the complexities of love.
A young flapper tricks her childhood sweetheart into marrying her. He really loves another woman, but didn't marry her for fear the marriage would end in divorce, like his parents'. Complications ensue.