Movies and TvShows featuring "rejecting-parent" theme.

In 18th-century France, a young woman joins a convent seeking solace but instead finds herself subjected to religious abuse and sadistic cruelty. She must navigate the oppressive and manipulative atmosphere of the convent, facing rejection from her mother, a mother superior who takes pleasure in humiliation, and a malevolent nun who holds power over the entire convent. As she struggles with her own religious beliefs and the torment inflicted upon her, she uncovers dark secrets and fights to maintain her sanity and assert her rights as a woman.

The Merchant of Four Seasons follows the life of a fruit salesman in Munich who is dealing with alcoholism, an unhappy marriage, and disappointment in his life. As he tries to navigate his problems, he faces disdain from his domineering mother and finds solace in heavy drinking. The film explores themes of self-destructiveness and the struggles of working-class life.

Red Without Blue is a documentary that follows the lives of identical twins Mark and Alex Farley. The film explores their journey as Mark makes the decision to undergo a sex change and become Claire. It delves into their upbringing, their relationship with their family, and the challenges they face as they navigate their new identities. Through intimate interviews and personal footage, Red Without Blue offers a thought-provoking exploration of gender identity, family dynamics, and self-discovery.

At a summer-evening dance a young girl meets a man who tells her he is a doctor. They go off together, and after that she never sees him again. She learns that she is pregnant and inquires about him at various hospitals, with no success. She reads of his engagement and becomes acquainted with another girl with a situation like her own.