Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-and-daughter-played-by-same-actress" theme.

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Set in early 20th century Eastern Europe, Cries and Whispers follows the lives of three sisters as they face their own personal struggles. With themes of love, betrayal, and mortality, this film explores the depths of human emotions and the complexity of family relationships.

Vox Lux tells the story of a pop star named Celeste as she rises to fame in the late 1990s and faces various personal and professional challenges. The film tackles themes of trauma, violence, and the impact of fame on an artist's life.

Cria! is a 1976 movie that delves into the intricacies of a mother-daughter relationship set in Madrid, Spain. The film explores themes of domestic drama, childhood trauma, and coming-of-age, all through the eyes of a child protagonist. It portrays the emotional journey of a young girl as she navigates her way through familial struggles, imagines fantastical scenarios, and grapples with loneliness and loss.

A young girl named Mitsuko is forced to endure physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her parents and teachers. She escapes into a surreal alternate reality where she becomes a performer in a bizarre circus. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Mitsuko must confront the dark secrets of her past and find a way to break free from her tormentors.

In the ancient city of Mycenae, Electra seeks vengeance for the murder of her father, King Agamemnon, by her mother and stepfather. With the help of her brother Orestes, Electra plans to kill her mother and restore justice to the kingdom.

Na-young works at a post office and is sick and tired of being around her shamefully unyielding mother and her pushover father who's excessively nice. The only thing that she can look forward to is her trip abroad in a few days. But one day, her father leaves home without any notice. Her mother doesn't care what happens to him and doesn't care to look for him. Na-young has no choice but to give up her dream trip abroad and to search for her father instead. Once she arrives at her parents' hometown, Na-young is shocked to meet someone she'd never expect, even in her dreams.

In Elisa, My Life, a woman living in an isolated farmhouse in Castile, Spain, recounts her past and present experiences, including her failed marriage, estrangement from her husband, and a surprise visitor. The story explores themes of isolation, aging, family drama, and the complex relationships between mother and daughter. As the woman faces her own mortality, she delves into childhood memories, recurring dreams, and the desire to write an autobiography. The plot takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, leading to a chamber drama that intertwines with themes of adultery, illness, and marriage crisis.

After a famous magician's death, his daughter inherits his mansion. She discovers that the mansion is filled with magic acts and illusions, including a guillotine. As she explores the mansion, she becomes entangled in a mysterious plot involving secrets, murder, and the supernatural. With the help of a newspaper reporter, she must unravel the mystery and save herself from the dangers lurking within the mansion.

Little Nellie Kelly tells the story of an Irish immigrant's journey in New York City, as she navigates family relationships, love, and her own dreams of becoming an actress. Filled with catchy musical numbers and comedic moments, the film explores themes of family reconciliation and the importance of embracing one's roots.

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Verma, who's the managing director of his firm remarries Durgadevi (Bindu), so that she can look after his son, Ravi Verma (Jeetendra). She actually seems to have a good relationship with both him and Ravi. Subsequently, Durga also gets pregnant and gives birth to a son Kiran Verma (Kiran Kumar). After a few years as Mr. Verma passes away, Durga decides to enter into politics with the help of Sewakram (Prem Chopra). Ravi takes over from his father as the managing director of his firm and instantly falls in love with a poor girl, Usha (Madhuri Dixit) after seeing a dance performance of hers.

A woman raised by her uncle and aunt finds out that she was adopted because her real father has become an alcoholic and her real mother has been institutionalised due to a tragedy before she was born.

In Evergreen, a maid goes to great lengths to protect her son, who she poses as a member of nobility. This leads to a series of public stunts, trials, and theatrical productions, all while a judge and a lawyer try to uncover the truth. With singing, dancing, and plenty of humor, the truth is revealed in a dramatic confession during a grand banquet.

Mausam is a movie about a doctor who falls in love with a prostitute. The story revolves around their secret love affair and the challenges they face due to societal norms. The doctor also has to deal with his illegitimate daughter and the consequences of his actions. The movie portrays themes of love, repentance, and the complexities of relationships.

The House of Sand is set in northern Brazil, where an isolated community lives on the sand dunes. The film follows three generations of women as they navigate struggles of loneliness, escape, and freedom. The story spans from the early 1910s to the 1960s, capturing the changing dynamics of family relationships and the harsh realities of life in the desolate landscape.

Exploitation film about Mormonism released under several titles.

The son of a wealthy family, Monish falls in love with Deviyani, a girl from a considerably less privileged background. When Monish leaves to study abroad, the lovers plan to reunite, but desperate financial straits force Deviyani into a marriage with a philandering drunk instead. Deeply unhappy, she flees, taking her infant daughter with her and vanishing into thin air. Does fate have more than misery in store for the unfortunate Deviyani?

Naomi, a light-skinned Black child, is abandoned by her mother and raised by the virtuous Mrs. Saunders. When the girl's fixation with whiteness turns her against her own race, she is sent to a convent. Hopelessly in love with her adoptive brother Jimmie, Naomi consents to marry his friend, but is repulsed by his darker skin and unrefined ways.

A poor farmer's daughter dreams to go to college and become a doctor; to make this possible, her father mortgages his farm to a rich land owner. The girl finishes college and becomes and takes back her father's land.