Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-abandons-her-family" theme.

Carne is a 1991 French crime thriller film directed by Gaspar Noé. The film follows a mute and mentally disabled girl who becomes the target of horrific violence and mistreatment by her father. As she tries to escape her oppressive father, she finds solace in a butcher who becomes an unlikely protector. Carne is a disturbing and intense exploration of abuse, revenge, and the dark depths of human nature.

After leaving her family behind, a woman returns to her small-town Wisconsin home, causing drama and tension with her estranged family.

Winter's End is a suspenseful horror movie that takes place on a remote farm. The story follows a man who finds himself in a dangerous situation after a sham marriage, as he is held at gunpoint and must navigate through a series of intense events, including a foot chase and a shotgun killing. Along the way, he encounters a mentally challenged man, a time jump, and a brother-sister relationship. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise, leading to a gripping climax.