Movies and TvShows featuring "parental-neglect" theme.

Thirty years ago, Qiao Zu Wang and his wife welcomed their fifth child into the world. But what should have been a time of rejoicing soon turned into a period of overwhelming grief as Zu Wang’s wife slipped quietly from this world. Now left to raise his five children alone, Zu Wang’s true colors were revealed. Selfish and unfeeling, Zu Wang turned all of his focus inward, leaving his children to fend for themselves. Realizing his father would never be the man he ought to be, the eldest son, Yi Cheng, voluntarily stepped into the role of caretaker. Fully aware of the fact that they were now on their own, the younger Qiao siblings, Er Qiang, San Li, Si Mei, and Qi Qi, came alongside their big brother, willing to do whatever was necessary to keep their family together. Despite overwhelming odds, the Qiao siblings not only survived but thrived.

Stairway to Heaven is a heart-wrenching romance that tells the story of a blind girl and a chaebol heir who fall in love against all odds. Their love is tested by amnesia, betrayal, and the cruelty of fate. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and find happiness together?

A police officer's life takes a turn when he is faced with a domestic violence case involving switched babies. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of parental neglect, suicide, and a guilty conscience. With a chance for redemption, he must navigate through the complexities of a family tragedy and an abusive boyfriend to find the truth.

In 'The Deadly Affair,' a retired police officer is hired by the British Secret Service to investigate the death of his friend and former colleague, a British agent. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and betrayal, leading him to question his own loyalties.

Dungeon Girl is a 2008 movie about a teenage girl who is abducted and locked in a cellar. She must find a way to escape her captor while dealing with the trauma and facing her darkest fears.

In the snowy small town of Angels Crest, a 3-year-old boy goes missing, leading to a search that uncovers the hidden tragedies and secrets of the community. As grief and guilt overwhelm the townspeople, they must confront their own demons and face the consequences of their actions. The film explores themes of loss, parental neglect, alcoholism, and the profound impact of a tragedy on a close-knit community.

Montreal’s Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, 1991. Eleven-year-old Delphis is a hoodlum in the making. Raised in an unstable, cash-strapped home environment, he runs away from school, engages in petty theft and sleeps under the stars. He chooses his emblem, the lightning bolt, and his nom de guerre: L’Ouragan (the Hurricane)! Just as he’s about to be nabbed by the cops, he’s rescued by a gang of punks who live in a commune. Ten years after the release of his cult short, Ara Ball brings Delphis and his misfit rebels back to the big screen. This hurricane has lost none of its impetus: spurred on by a killer soundtrack, it blows like a fierce call to resistance.

Jake's Closet takes you back through childhood in a suspenseful and deeply moving story that dives deep into the mind of a little boy under the stress of a fractured family.

The Little Gangster follows the story of a teenage boy in the 1980s, who reunites with his estranged mother in the South of France. However, he soon becomes involved in the criminal activities of his alcoholic mother, leading to a hostage situation and a journey of self-discovery.

A teenager's parents finally realize how bad their home life is when their son is arrested for prowling.

A newlywed tries to deal with her troubled stepchild.

Maisie Ravier, a showgirl, finds herself entangled in a dysfunctional family reunion and must navigate through various humorous and dramatic situations. Along the way, she deals with an interrupted elopement, a freak show, a courtroom drama, and a houseguest. With her wit and charm, Maisie brings chaos and hilarity to the wealthy family's life but also learns valuable lessons about love, family, and the true meaning of home.

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.

In the town of Lynley, a dedicated campaign-speech-writer falls in love with a social activist while dealing with alcoholism and the challenges of working for a newspaper. As their relationship evolves, they face numerous obstacles, including the consequences of industrial accidents and the complexities of small-town politics.

A young woman has to pay the price for fooling around with men.

Forty year-old Bruno Ledeux, seen sitting across from the doctor, gives the impression of a man who is no longer young but not yet old.Condemned to remain nothing more than a son, he begins his downward slide, as if a fog had shut him in a cage from which there is no escape. Bruno can never have children .He says nothing about this diagnosis to Anne, his beloved wife. Nor does he tell her about a large debt he has taken out. It is as if Bruno were a man without any qualities or talents. A mediocre man who has lost all pride. Though now everything appears hazy in his memory. Like a river that flows peacefully, showing no signs of the hidden currents at work below. But at times those currents can return to the surface. Without warning.

Story about a girl who spends most of her time with her grandmother as her parents are often away.

A remake of the 1917 picture of the same name. Ruth, the offspring of Stevens' hypocritical brother, is neglected by her parents in matters of sex education; as consequence, she trods the primrose path, ending up pregnant, then dead.

Teen-Age is another "exposé" film of the 1940s, cheaply made but widely distributed. In the guise of a warning against wartime juvenile delinquency, the film offers the exploitational tale of a bunch of wild, unsupervised kids at large in a small community. With nothing but time on their hands, the young protagonists become involved with petty theft, inevitably leading to some pretty serious consequences.