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A Place Further Than the Universe
Tv Show

A Place Further Than the Universe (2018)

8.1
TV_14

A Place Further Than the Universe follows the story of four high school girls who embark on an extraordinary journey to Antarctica. Fueled by their individual desires and dreams, they form a strong bond of friendship as they face the challenges and hardships of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Together, they discover the true meaning of teamwork, courage, and following one's dreams.

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Twins
Movie

Twins(1988)

6.2
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PG
107Minutes

Julius and Vincent Benedict are fraternal twins; the results of a secret experiment carried out at a genetics laboratory to produce the perfect child. Vincent, a womanizer and a small-time crook, is placed in an orphanage while Julius is raised on a South Pacific island to become highly intelligent and physically strong. When Julius learns about Vincent, he travels to Los Angeles to find him. They embark on a cross-country journey to find their mother, encountering danger and uncovering their past along the way.

Long Lost Family
Tv Show

Long Lost Family (2016)

8.1

Follow the touching stories of people who have suffered a lifetime of separation and are yearning to be reunited with their birthparents and biological families or find children they had to place for adoption long ago.

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Tv Show

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976)

7.3
TV_MA
Hello! Sandybell
Tv Show

Hello! Sandybell (1982)

7.7

Hello! Sandybell is an anime TV show that follows the adventures of a young girl named Sandybell. The story takes place in Scotland, where Sandybell grows up and faces various challenges and adventures. With themes of action, adventure, drama, and romance, the show explores Sandybell's journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Belle and Sebastian
Tv Show

Belle and Sebastian (1982)

7.3
TV_G

Belle and Sebastian is an animated TV show based on a novel about a young boy named Sebastian and his loyal dog, Belle. Set in the beautiful Pyrenees mountains, this heartwarming story follows their journey of friendship, courage, and the search for Sebastian's mother. Together, they navigate through various challenges, including encounters with the police, while forming a strong bond that transcends language and borders.

Apathy 2
Movie

Apathy 2(2025)

83Minutes

The main character of the film, Akif, escapes from an orphanage to find his mother. On this painful journey, with an uncertain ending, the protagonist faces numerous challenges. The swift intervention of a prosecutor’s office employee raises many questions for the audience about the essence of life. Apathy-2 delivers a powerful "slap" to the mentality of bringing children into this world thoughtlessly.

Touch the Sun: Princess Kate
Movie

Touch the Sun: Princess Kate(1988)

7
NR
96Minutes
Jack
Movie

Jack(2014)

7.2
99Minutes

Jack, a young boy, loses his father and is placed in a group home. Unsatisfied with his new situation, he decides to embark on a journey to find his mother. Along the way, Jack encounters various challenges and experiences that test his resilience and determination.

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Eternal Ashes
Movie

Eternal Ashes(2011)

6.7
90Minutes

ETERNAL ASHES tells the story of a mother, Ana and her daughter, Elena. Although they are separated, in the space and time they remain united forever. The people and the millenarian culture of Yanomami are the framework of this story about the unbreakable bonds of filiations. After an accident in the furious flow of the mythical Orinoco River, in the fifties, Ana was considered dead. Elena as an adult and facing the negligible possibility that her mother is alive decides to leave to the Amazon to search her. ETERNAL ASHES is a story of filiations, poetry, wisdom and especially of humanity.

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I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story
Movie

I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story(2019)

7.6
120Minutes

I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story follows the true story of Regina Louise, a young African-American girl who navigates the foster care system and overcomes numerous obstacles to find her birth mother.

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search for mother

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that explore the compelling theme of the search for a mother figure. From heartwarming dramas to suspenseful thrillers, these captivating stories follow protagonists on their emotional journeys to uncover their mother's whereabouts, reconnect with estranged mothers, or forge new relationships with motherly figures. Explore the depth and complexity of this theme as you dive into these thought-provoking narratives.

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