Movies and TvShows featuring "spouse-abuse" theme.

Familiesagaen De syv søstre is a Norwegian soap opera that was broadcasted from 1996 to 2000.

A woman discovers her brother-in-law's partially formed body and helps him regenerate using the blood of men she seduces. They must escape the pursuing demons from another world. Kirsty, the daughter of her lover, becomes suspicious and confronts them, leading to a bloody confrontation and a chase through dimensions. Kirsty eventually outsmarts the demons and escapes with her boyfriend. However, the puzzle box resurfaces in the hands of a mysterious merchant.

Mysteries of Lisbon follows the intertwined destinies of a variety of characters, including a jealous countess, a troubled businessman, and a mysterious boy. As their stories unfold, dark secrets, doomed love affairs, and shocking revelations come to light, painting a vivid picture of life in 19th century Lisbon.

After her husband dies in a tragic fire, a widow forms an unexpected bond with her late husband's best friend, who is struggling with addiction. Together, they support each other through their grief and work to overcome their own personal demons.

Fanny and Alexander is a drama/fantasy/mystery film set in 1900s Sweden. The movie follows the Ekdahl family as they navigate the joys and turmoil of the Christmas season. It explores themes such as loss, abuse, and family relationships. Fanny and Alexander, the two young protagonists, find themselves caught in a world filled with magic and reality, as they confront their abusive stepfather and the mysteries that surround their family history.

An American cowboy is hired to work on a ranch in Mexico, but soon finds himself in a dangerous situation involving treachery and violence.

Unemployed Arthur Ahnepol wants his obnoxious wife to die to claim the life insurance and start a new life with his mistress, which sets off a series of disastrous events.

After losing his wife and son in a car accident, a man suffers from amnesia. He volunteers for an experimental treatment that involves mind transfer, hoping to recover his lost memories. As he delves into his past, he uncovers dark secrets and a faceless presence that threatens his life.

Blue-Eyed Butcher is based on the true story of Susan Wright, a woman who was accused of murdering her husband by stabbing him multiple times. The movie explores the events leading up to the murder, the trial, and Susan's defense, which claims that she was a victim of domestic abuse. It delves into the complexities of the case and raises questions about Susan's guilt or innocence.

Set in Edinburgh, the series contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession, with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps, prostitutes and drug addicts. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. He turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.

Personal Velocity is a movie that follows three women as they navigate love, abuse, and ambition in their personal lives. It explores their struggles and triumphs through three interconnected stories.

Distant Voices, Still Lives follows the lives of a family in Liverpool during the 1940s and 1950s, exploring themes of domestic abuse, memory, and urban life.

A woman endures years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from her husband, but when she sets him on fire in self-defense, she must navigate the legal system to prove her innocence.

Ju Dou is a film about a young woman named Ju Dou who is forced into an arranged marriage with a violent and abusive older man. She begins an affair with her husband's nephew, leading to a series of tragic events.

A woman trapped in an abusive marriage seeks refuge at a women's shelter, but her husband will stop at nothing to find her. As she struggles to break free from his violent grip, she must confront her own fears and find the strength to rebuild her life.

When progressive minister Leslie Reynolds welcomes a seemingly sweet couple into her church, she suddenly finds her finds herself entangled in the deadly obsession of a handsome new parishioner.

Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story tells the true story of Olympic champion Greg Louganis, exploring his struggles and triumphs as a gay athlete. The film follows his journey from his abusive childhood, his rise to becoming an Olympic diving champion, and his coming to terms with his own identity. A powerful and inspiring story of perseverance and self-discovery.

Fireworks Wednesday tells the story of a beautiful beautician named Rouhi who goes to work for a married couple, Mojdeh and Morteza, as their house cleaner. As Rouhi spends time with the couple, she becomes embroiled in their marital discord and suspicion, particularly surrounding Morteza's erratic behavior and suspicions of Mojdeh's infidelity. Set against the backdrop of the Iranian New Year holiday, tensions rise as secrets are unveiled and relationships are tested.

When a family moves into a new house next door, they soon realize that the house is haunted and must find a way to escape the terrifying presence.

Dillan Johansen is a disorganized transit authority supervisor suffering from a serious personal tragedy. Dillan's bravery is put to the test the day a major earthquake hits Los Angeles and traps Dillan in an underground tunnel with a handful of subway riders. Dillan works underground to save the panicked citizens from raging fire, rushing water, and a secret cache of toxic chemicals.