Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-mother" theme.
Young Sheldon is a prequel to the popular TV series 'The Big Bang Theory' that focuses on the life of Sheldon Cooper as a child prodigy growing up in Texas in the 1990s. The show explores his family relationships, his struggles with fitting in, and the unique challenges he faces due to his brilliant mind.
Gilmore Girls follows the story of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother-daughter pair who share an unbreakable bond. Living in the idyllic town of Stars Hollow, they navigate the complexities of family, romance, and their eccentric community while cherishing their unique friendship.
In 1945, after the end of World War II, a woman and her two photosensitive children live in a haunted house in the Channel Islands. Strange things start happening and the mother goes on a hunt for intruders. She discovers that the servants she hired are actually ghosts who used to live in the house. As the hauntings intensify, it is revealed that the mother had smothered her children and killed herself. The present occupants of the house, a pianist father, mother, and a child, eventually leave the house.
A bullied young boy named Owen befriends Abby, a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian. As their friendship deepens, Abby's guardian struggles to secure blood for her, leading to a series of violent events. Owen discovers Abby's true nature and becomes her protector and handler, as they embark on a journey to find a new life.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1989) is a TV show that tells the story of a young girl named Jeanette who is raised in a strict religious family. The show explores her journey of self-discovery and challenges faced due to her unconventional beliefs. It touches upon themes of faith, religion, and identity.
Prayers for Bobby is a heart-wrenching biography drama that tells the true story of a mother's journey from intolerance to acceptance after her teenage son, Bobby, commits suicide because of his struggles with homophobia. Through her grief, she becomes a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and works to challenge the religious-fanaticism that contributed to her son's tragic event. This movie highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and the consequences of prejudice.
Latter Days is a heartwarming story about a gay man named Christian who falls in love with a closeted Mormon missionary named Aaron. As their relationship develops, both men are faced with the challenges of reconciling their sexuality with their faith.
The Human Contract is a drama film that follows the story of a man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved in a risky and forbidden relationship. As he navigates the complexities of this affair, he is forced to confront his own desires and confront the consequences of his actions. This thought-provoking film explores themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery within the context of a suspenseful and engaging narrative.
19-year-old Lola James is trying to work to save enough money to get her beloved little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home. Until one tragic night, when her whole world gets uprooted. From that moment on, nothing will ever be the same.
Touch of Pink is a heartwarming comedy that follows the journey of Alim, a young gay man torn between his conservative Muslim mother's expectations and his own desire for a fulfilling life. When his mother visits him in London, Alim tries to hide his relationship with his boyfriend, Giles, by pretending to be straight. As Alim navigates cultural clashes, hallucinations of his idol, Cary Grant, and the challenges of coming out, he learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and being true to oneself.
The Goddess of 1967 follows the story of a blind girl who embarks on a journey with a mysterious man driving a Citroen DS. As their relationship develops, secrets are revealed, including the girl's traumatic past and the man's hidden motivations. The film explores themes of abuse, revenge, and the healing power of love and acceptance. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo, Japan and Australia, this experimental film takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.
She's Too Young follows a high school student named Hannah who contracts an STD and must navigate the social consequences that come with it. As she tries to deal with her own sexual experiences, she also gets caught up in the drama of her friends and family. With the support of her mother and the school nurse, Hannah learns about safe sex and the importance of self-respect.
A college student in Miami, Florida explores his sexual orientation and overcomes homophobia and societal expectations while navigating relationships and experiencing sexual awakening.
"Marx can wait" was something Camillo Bellocchio said to his twin Marco the last time they met before the former died at a young age in the heated days of 1968. This documentary is dedicated to his memory.
John Howard Payne leaves home and begins a career in the theater. Despite encouragement from his mother and his sweetheart, Payne begins to lead a life of dissolute habits, and this soon leads to ruin and misery. In deep despair, he thinks of better days, and writes a song that later provides inspiration to several others in their own times of need.
In the '90s, a mother named Pureza embarks on a mission to find her missing son. Along the way, she stumbles upon farms in the Amazon region that employ slave labor practices. Determined to fight for justice, Pureza faces numerous challenges as she delves deeper into the dark world of modern slavery %s.
1962. Joseph, 13 years old, a choirboy and a true "light" of religion, set out to become Pope. Not less. Of Spanish origin, Angela and José, her parents, fled their country and misery to settle in a small village around Perpignan. Angela, sensual and beautiful to damn a saint, is an attentive and possessive mother. Joseph, this only son, she feels that she has received him as a gift from heaven. So she puts all her energy and maternal love overflowing to encourage the vocation of her son, unlike José who wishes for him a "normal" life, a life of man, simply.
Twenty five years after Miguel died from AIDS, his niece, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo, embarks on an excavation into a quagmire of unresolved family drama. Like many gay men in the 1980s, Miguel moved from Puerto Rico to New York City; he found a career in theater and a rewarding relationship. Yet, on his deathbed he grappled to reconcile his homosexuality with his Catholic upbringing. Now, decades after his death, Cecilia locates Miguel’s lover Robert, who has been shunned and demonized by the family, in order to understand the whole story.
The story of a son and his mother. He: homosexual. She: strictly Roman Catholic. Two different worlds - a conflict is starting. Can love overcome all prejudices? A film against discrimination. A movie for acceptance.
