Movies and TvShows featuring "social-isolation" theme.
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Ben Cash, his wife Leslie and their six children live in the Washington wilderness. Ben and Leslie are former anarchist activists disillusioned with capitalism and American life, and chose to instill survivalist skills, left-wing politics, and philosophy in their children - educating them to think critically, training them to be self-reliant, physically fit and athletic, guiding them without technology, demonstrating the beauty of coexisting with nature and celebrating 'Noam Chomsky Day' instead of Christmas. Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder and eventually dies by suicide. Ben learns that Leslie's father Jack plans to hold a traditional funeral and burial, even though Leslie wished to be cremated. They argue over the phone and Jack threatens to have Ben arrested if he attends the funeral. He initially decides not to go and prevents his children from doing so, but then changes his mind, leading his children on a road trip into life outside the wilderness. The family briefly stays at his sister Harper's house. She and her husband try to convince Ben that his children should attend school to receive a traditional education; Ben argues that his children are better educated than Harper's own children. Ben arrives at Leslie's funeral with his children and reads her will, which instructs her family to cremate her and flush her ashes down the toilet. In response, Jack has Ben forcibly removed. Ben's children also start doubting their father and his parenting skills. His son Rellian accuses Ben of failing to treat Leslie's mental health. His son Bodevan accuses his father of failing to equip them for the real world by setting them up for a rude awakening when they grow up and shows him college acceptance letters from Ivy League schools for which Leslie had helped him apply. Rellian wants to live with his grandparents, who want to take custody of them. When Vespyr tries to climb into a window to 'free' Rellian from his grandparents, she falls from the roof and narrowly avoids breaking her neck. Ben, shocked and guilty, allows Jack to take his children. Although they have bonded with their grandparents, the children decide to follow Ben again when he departs. The children honour Leslie's wish and convince Ben to help them, exhuming her corpse, burning it in a self-made pyre and flushing her ashes down an airport toilet. Bodevan then leaves the family to travel through Namibia, while the rest settle on a farm. The final scene is the family around the kitchen table with their father, waiting for the school bus to arrive.
Former child star, Baby Jane, takes care of her paralyzed sister, Blanche, but their relationship is filled with jealousy and physical abuse. As their mental illness worsens, Jane's dark side is revealed, leading to murder and a twisted plot of revenge.
Can't Buy Me Love follows the story of Ronald, a nerdy high school student who desperately wants to fit in. In a moment of desperation, he pays the popular cheerleader, Cindy, to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. However, as their fake relationship progresses, Ronald starts to face the consequences of his actions and realizes the true value of friendship and love. With an unforgettable cast of characters and a heartfelt storyline, Can't Buy Me Love explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage life.
In 'Safe,' a suburban housewife in 1987 Los Angeles begins to suffer from an unexplained illness. As her condition worsens, she becomes convinced that she is being poisoned by her environment and seeks refuge in a health retreat. However, her search for safety and answers only deepens her isolation and paranoia.
In 'Dogtooth,' a controlling father keeps his three adult children prisoner in their family compound, depriving them of contact with the outside world. He manipulates and abuses them, enforcing strict rules and punishments for bad behavior. The children engage in bizarre rituals and believe false information about the world outside. However, as tensions rise and events unfold, one of the siblings decides to escape, leading to a dramatic climax.
The Social Dilemma is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the dark side of social media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. It delves into the rise of surveillance capitalism, the manipulation techniques employed by social media platforms, and the ethical concerns surrounding targeted advertising and data mining. Through interviews with former employees of major tech companies, the film sheds light on the impact of these platforms on mental health, privacy, and democracy.
Excision follows the story of Pauline, a socially isolated and emotionally unstable teenager who aspires to become a surgeon. Pauline's obsession with surgery, her troubled relationship with her mother, and her own hormonal and physical changes lead her down a dark and disturbing path. As Pauline navigates her way through her fantasies, she discovers the harsh realities of life and the consequences of her choices.
‘Amor e Sorte’ is a four-episode independent series that brings together stories about relationships and transformation in times of social isolation.
Little Man Tate tells the story of a seven-year-old boy named Fred, who displays exceptional mathematical abilities and is considered a child prodigy. As his intelligence becomes more evident, Fred's mother struggles to balance her desire for her son to lead a normal childhood with providing him with the educational opportunities he needs. The movie explores themes of rejection, classism, and the challenges faced by gifted children in society.
It is early summer in 2020 at a time when social interaction is restricted and many people are spending time at home. Six people living in an apartment building meet and find themselves relating to each other. Two of them are a couple who have been married for three years – Takiguchi Miwa, a magazine editor who works from home, and her husband Akira, a video producer. They look forward to each day despite the changes in their lives. Akira’s daily routine is to watch the videos of a popular trio on NewTube. The three members actually live on the same floor of the apartment building. Asano Chiaki, a young photographer who lives next door, lost his job due to the coronavirus. He has been spending his days taking photos from the rooftop or verandah, capturing beauty amid the mundane daily life. One day, when he steps out onto the verandah, he sees Miwa watering her flowers on the verandah next door and is attracted to her.
In a dystopian future, a man and woman who are infected with a disease that suppresses emotions begin to fall in love, challenging the strict rules of their collective society.
In 1949 Santa Rosa, California, a chain-smoking barber named Ed Crane wants to escape a mundane life. He blackmails his wife's boss and lover, Big Dave, for money to invest in dry cleaning. However, his plan goes terribly wrong, leading to suspected adultery, foul play, death, racial slurs, and a series of unexpected events. With the introduction of aliens and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Ed's opportunity to be more than an unnoticed man takes a dramatic turn. Will he succeed or further descend into chaos?
A brilliant but twisted surgeon, haunted by the guilt of causing his daughter's disfigurement, kidnaps young women and attempts to graft their skin onto his daughter's face. As his obsession spirals out of control, his sinister experiments become increasingly gruesome. Can his daughter find a way to escape her father's madness?
In the midst of a zombie invasion, a man finds himself alone in his apartment. As he tries to survive the chaos, he documents his experiences through talking to the camera and texting. With no cell phone signal and limited resources, he must find a way to stay alive.
Sasiwimol is an extremely successful director. She has a close, friend-like relationship with her teenage son Wang. What will she do when Wang experiences his first love with Inthawut, her old friend? Love, relationships, understanding, mother and son learning from each other in this era of changeability. A friendship will forever be altered.
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble tells the story of a teenage boy named Tod Lubitch, who suffers from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and is forced to live his life in a specially constructed environment. Tod yearns to experience the outside world and falls in love with his next-door neighbor. As he navigates the challenges of his illness and the limitations it imposes on his life, Tod must also confront societal expectations and find his place in the world.
A woman and her son escape from her abusive ex-husband and settle in a remote home. However, they soon discover a menacing monster lurking in a nearby lake. As they try to adapt to their new life, the son becomes fascinated with the creature, while the mother struggles to protect him. Eventually, it is revealed that the son has been dead since a drowning accident, and the mother lets go of her delusion, finding peace.
Michael is a drama thriller about a young boy who is kidnapped and locked in a basement by a pedophile. The boy is forced to endure various forms of abuse and isolation. As he tries to cope with his traumatic experiences, he forms an unlikely bond with his captor.
In a dystopian world ravaged by a deadly epidemic, a group of survivors face the challenges of isolation, fear, and the need for self-quarantine. As they struggle to find meaning and hope in their bleak existence, they navigate through a series of unsettling events, including the discovery of a hidden virus and their fight for survival against all odds.
A 16-year-old girl named Claudia spends her first summer after her mother's death at a secluded house in the countryside. There, she meets another girl named Grace, and they form a deep connection and explore their feelings for each other. Through their friendship and shared experiences, Claudia experiences a journey of self-discovery, love, and overcoming fear.