Movies and TvShows featuring "mother-disapproves-of-boyfriend" theme.

Parental Control is a reality TV show where parents try to find the perfect match for their children by setting them up on blind dates. The parents are often overly protective and use the show as a way to assert control over their children's dating lives. Each episode features a different set of parents and their attempts to find a suitable partner for their son or daughter. The show is filled with comedy, drama, and awkward moments.

After her teenage daughter accidentally kills a man, a mother tries to cover up the crime while dealing with a manipulative mother and a domineering father-in-law.

Sand Storm tells the story of women in a patriarchal society, focusing on the themes of arranged marriage, sisterhood, and social violence. It explores the challenges faced by women in a traditional and conservative community in Israel.

In 'Memory Box,' a Lebanese immigrant living in Quebec, Canada, discovers a memory box filled with cassette tapes, old photographs, and a diary, which leads her to uncover repressed memories from her past. As she listens to the recorded voices and reads the diary, she revisits her painful memories, including the death of her brother and the bombing of her city during the Lebanese civil war. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the fear of death, as well as the power of memories in shaping one's identity.

In the suburbs of England, a teenage girl battles her own demons and navigates the challenges of a troubled family life. Her struggles with mental illness, the oppressive authority of her parents, and the conservative morals of society push her to the brink of self-destruction.

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is a movie that portrays a family's struggles and relationships amidst the backdrop of urbanization in China. It delves into the challenges they face due to forced relocation, lack of money, and redevelopment. The story revolves around a 70th birthday celebration that brings out conflicts between family members. With elements of romance and drama, the movie addresses themes of love, loss, and societal changes.

In Music Land, the kingdom of classical music is separated from the kingdom of jazz by a treacherous bridge. The prince and princess from each kingdom fall in love and must rescue each other to unite the two worlds. Amidst a backdrop of colorful characters and surrealism, they embark on a journey filled with music, love, and a surprise ending.

In Idaho, an estranged couple are trapped in a blizzard while on vacation just before Christmas.

Paulo seems to lose himself in the life of others: at the age of 30, he is still closely attached to his protective mother and silent father; to his cold and domineering boyfriend Luis; to the lives of unknown men; to his female roles at the cabaret; and to the songs of Shirley Bassey.

A wealthy couple seeks to secretly adopt the unborn child of an impoverished and troubled rural teenager, in this slow-burning and ultimately shocking drama from writer-director Albert Shin.

A man escapes from jail in France to free his daughter from her mother's hold.

After a young prostitute is murdered and left in a rubbish heap, her mother does everything to track down the killer.

A comedic short about a devout Catholic girl, Mary, who brings home her new boyfriend to her equally devout parents. After pronouncing that the boyfriend is the anti-Christ, Mary's parents decide to "cleanse" him.

Jenny's boyfriend draws her into the world of witchcraft and black magic soon, taking her down a path which leads to the most horrific experience of her young life.