Movies and TvShows featuring "returning-to-roots" theme.

A neurotic novelist moves back in with his mother after a failed marriage, leading to humorous and dramatic encounters with his eccentric family. He must confront his own insecurities and face the challenges of starting over in his personal and professional lives.

Ever Been to the Moon? is a romantic comedy about a high-fashion executive who has a transformative journey when she returns to her roots. She goes back to her Italian farmhouse and reconnects with her family, while also discovering the beauty of a simpler life. Along the way, she finds love and learns valuable lessons about what truly matters in life.

A teenager embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he navigates his sexual identity, reconciles with his abusive father, and finds acceptance in a community of Native Americans. Through his relationships and experiences, he learns the importance of embracing his true self and reconnecting with his roots.

An 11-year-old Alexander Garcia has always believed he has the worst luck in the world, so when his mom Val devises a plan to bring her seemingly disconnected family on a dream fancy Spring Break vacation to Mexico City aboard a luxury RV as part of her travel writing job, he is sure it will end in disaster. Despite his fears, the family – including dad Frank, teen sister Mia, Grandma Lidia, and Grandpa Gil – set out, only to find absolutely everything is going chaotically, hilariously wrong but when the family discovers an ancient, cursed idol may be to blame, they must work together to return it to where it belongs.

Shankar, a city lad, pays a visit to his ancestral village. When he decides to settle there for good, he faces opposition from his own family and from a village bigwig.

The Conductor follows a Polish-American conductor who returns to his hometown and confronts his past, including a marriage crisis, envy, and professional jealousy. As he leads an orchestra rehearsal, he encounters his old flame and explores themes of artistic creation, sudden death, and the challenges of being an orchestra leader. Through a series of concerts and travels, the conductor embarks on a journey of self-discovery, wrestling with jealousy and opportunism.

Urban, Indigenous adoptee Rayna Keetch grew up with no connection to her Indigenous roots. Recently reunited with her birth family, Rayna is about to return to her First Nation for a traditional homecoming ceremony when her husband Darryl announces that he's been a victim of a scam and has lost their fortune.

Sorn, a multiracial photographer, is assigned by his editor to take pictures of Laos, where he's reluctant to go. Even though, Sorn is half-Laotian, going back to his homeland is never on his mind. Sorn arrives at Pak-Cher town where he hires a guide, Noi to take him out to the best picture spots in Laos.

In Colombia, the "whites" think that the Indian of Amazonia does not feel anything because there are no words in his language to express feelings. Is it possible that a whole people feel nothing and have no words to speak of love? Director Sergio Guataquira Sarmiento, himself a descendant of an almost extinct indigenous Colombian community, went to meet the Cácuas, to talk about their feelings, their loves, their loneliness. In doing so, he reconnected with his own Indianness. With humor and tenderness, the Cácuas try to teach him what it is to be a native. This initiatory quest is an emotional x-ray of an entire people.

John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.

Altin, a struggling writer, returns to his hometown to find inspiration for his new novel. As he navigates the complexities of small-town life and his own ambitions, Altin discovers the true meaning of success.

A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity—the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area.

RROMANI SOUL traces the true origin of the Rroma people. Through rituals, song and dance we follow emblematic figure and "Queen of the Gypsies" Esma Redzepova to Macedonia, south of France and finally to India. The film reveals for the first time ever that the true and unique origin of the Rroma is Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Blues Road Movie follows a group of musicians as they embark on a journey to explore the origins of blues music. They travel through various cities, meeting legendary musicians and visiting iconic venues. Along the way, they learn about the hardships faced by early blues artists and the cultural impact of this music genre. Through interviews and performances, this documentary delves into the rich history and enduring legacy of blues music.

Jean Bonnard, clean-cut industrialist and the only son of a widow, goes to visit his mother in the small village where she lives. However, early in the morning the police arrive to arrest him, accusing the man of having murdered the old banker who'd made advances towards his girlfriend. Jean's mother is eager to aid her son, whom she believes is innocent. Said Epstein of his film: "I shot small landscapes in Livilliers which seemed to me-- in their reality, I mean-- very large".

Atabai is a heartfelt movie that delves into the themes of grief, anger, and the journey of a man who decides to confront his past and rediscover the power of love. Through a compelling narrative, Atabai takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster that explores the complexities of human emotions and the depth of regret that comes with missed opportunities.

Motivated by family memories, a filmmaker returns to the land of his mother to reflect on his identity and deep cultural heritage.