Movies and TvShows featuring "self-sacrificing-mother" theme.

In 'Her Way', a mother tries to protect her son while working as a prostitute. The film delves into their complex relationship, exploring themes of sacrifice and the challenges faced by those involved in the sex industry. It also touches upon societal issues and the lengths a mother will go to ensure her child's well-being.

The Only Son tells the story of a single mother living in Tokyo during the Great Depression. She works in a factory and dreams of her son becoming a successful schoolteacher. Despite financial hardships, she sacrifices everything to provide a good education for her only son. The film depicts the struggles of the urban setting, the mother-son relationship, and the poverty prevalent at the time.

A pregnant American nurse living in London during WWI, believing her soldier-fiance has been killed in France, marries a wealthy aristocrat so her child will have a father.

Set in a dystopian world, 'Highland' tells the story of a mother who embarks on a violent journey to protect her son from a brutal regime. Faced with oppression and danger at every turn, she must use all her strength and bravery to ensure their survival in this harsh and unforgiving world.