Movies and TvShows featuring "search-for-birth-father" theme.

Nic and Jules, a lesbian couple, have children conceived by artificial insemination. When their younger child, Laser, wants to meet their biological father, Joni arranges a meeting with Paul. As Paul becomes more involved in their lives, tensions rise within the family. Jules starts an affair with Paul, causing further strain. However, through forgiveness and understanding, the family learns to come together and embrace their unique dynamics.

When a widower's life is turned upside down after discovering that his father may not be his biological father, he embarks on a quest to find the truth. Along the way, he encounters unexpected twists and turns that challenge his perception of family and love.

In 'Stories We Tell,' filmmaker Sarah Polley delves into her family history and uncovers a surprising secret that challenges her understanding of her own identity. Through interviews, reenactments, and home movies, Polley explores themes of memory, truth, and the complexities of family relationships.

Jesus Henry Christ is a comedy-drama film about a 10-year-old boy named Henry who begins his search for his unknown biological father. Raised by a single mother who used artificial insemination to conceive him, Henry embarks on a journey to find his missing parent. Along the way, he meets his half-sister and faces various challenges that test his resilience and determination. This heartwarming movie explores themes of family, identity, and the importance of connections.

Simon, a young boy growing up in Sweden during World War II, discovers his passion for books and music while dealing with his traumatic past and search for his birth father. With the help of his best friend, Simon navigates through complex family relationships, friendship, and the societal divide of the time.

Offspring is a heartfelt documentary that delves into the search for a birth father and the intricacies of family dynamics. The story follows a character as they navigate their journey to uncover their true identity, exploring themes of brotherhood, artificial insemination, and the profound impact of family secrets. Along the way, they encounter challenges and revelations that highlight the importance of love, connection, and self-discovery. This moving film provides a poignant exploration of the complexities of family relationships and the quest for personal truth.

All JoEllen Marsh knew about her biological father was that he was Donor 150; but she wanted to know anything and everything she could about her father’s genealogy. Thanks to a social networking website called the Donor Sibling Registry designed specifically for donor offspring, that becomes a possibility. Marsh slowly unravels Donor 150′s side of her family tree; meeting, one-by-one, her new-found siblings and discovering a plethora of uncanny genetic similarities. (Donor 150 must have had some damn strong genes!) Marsh and her siblings would like to meet the man from whom these common genes were inherited. A New York Times article about Marsh caught Donor 150′s eye, and the rest is history…

One of the world's first babies resulting from artificial insemination, Barry Stevens, goes on a complicated quest to find his biological father. His sister Janice joins in the search after a health issue with possible genetic sources. He interviews fertility doctors, gay parents, genealogy experts, and finds many lost siblings.