Movies and TvShows featuring "street-child" theme.

Breakers is an Australian television series, that was made and aired on Network Ten between 1998 and 1999. It was shown in Ireland on TV3 and City Channel. It was also screened on BBC One in the United Kingdom and TV4 in New Zealand.

A five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo gets lost and is adopted by an Australian couple. After 25 years, he becomes determined to find his lost family. With the help of Google Earth and his memories, he embarks on a search that leads him back to his hometown. Saroo is faced with the possibility of reuniting with his mother, sister, and brother.

It seems like a fairy tale story. Plucked from obscurity by the legendary actress Chigusa Tsukikage, 13-year-old Maya Kitajima is given the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to study at a legendary acting school. She'll also find an archrival, however, and Ayumi Himekawa is as determined to be the greatest actress of her generation as Maya is. To succeed, each girl must conquer every acting challenge placed in front of her and then push even further as they aim for the same ultimate goal: the role of the Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa herself. All the world is the stage as the ultimate dramatic rivalry begins in the original anime classic.

Capernaüm is about Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for giving him life. Zain goes from being a streetwise child to a hardened 12-year-old, surviving on the streets. He meets Rahil, an Ethiopian migrant worker who takes care of her baby son Yonas. Zain gets jailed for a violent crime and seeks justice in a courtroom.

Orson and Olivia is a French/Italian animated TV series produced by Ellipse Entertainment and Collingwood O'Hare. It features the trials of two orphans living in London under Queen Victoria's reign. The series is based on the French comic strip, Basil et Victoria.

Kids is a gritty and provocative film that follows a group of teenagers in New York City as they navigate various aspects of their lives, including underage sex, drug use, and street life. The film delves into themes of coming-of-age, sexual promiscuity, and the consequences of their actions.

Oliver, an orphan boy in Victorian England, escapes from a workhouse and joins a group of pickpockets led by an elderly criminal named Fagin. As Oliver tries to navigate the criminal underworld and find a loving home, he encounters various obstacles, including an abusive boyfriend, a treacherous burglar, and a murderous mob.

In the world of strippers and gigolos, a lady stripper and a gigolo make a promise not to let their work come between them. However, when they are faced with lust and temptation, their vow is put to the test.

Oliver Twist is a young orphan boy who escapes from a life of child labor and abuse in an orphanage. He inadvertently becomes a member of a pickpocket gang led by the notorious Fagin. As Oliver tries to find a sense of belonging, he encounters danger, adventure, and unexpected friendships.

In the urban city of Treasure Town, two street children named Black and White fight to save their neighborhood from gangsters, Yakuza, and a powerful minotaur. With their unique abilities and the help of their friends, they navigate the dangerous streets and face surreal challenges. As they uncover the truth behind the chaos, they must confront their inner demons and make sacrifices to protect what they hold dear.

Land Without Bread, a banned film, is a surreal and subversive documentary set in a poverty-stricken village in Spain. It explores the themes of suffering, hardship, and despair through the lives of its inhabitants. The film uses mockumentary and dark comedy elements to shed light on the social and political subtext of the era.

In the crime-ridden favelas of Rio de Janeiro, two friends, Acerola and Laranjinha, struggle to find their missing fathers and navigate the challenges of growing up in a violent and poverty-stricken neighborhood. As they face the dangers of street gangs, drug dealers, and corruption, they discover the true meaning of friendship and family.

In Summertime, an American tourist visiting Venice, Italy, falls in love with a local woman. They embark on a whirlwind romance, exploring the picturesque city together. However, their connection is tested when they navigate the challenges of cultural differences and the fear of heartbreak. Will their love overcome the obstacles and flourish in the romantic atmosphere of Venice?

Wuthering Heights is a tragic love story set in 19th-century Yorkshire, England. It explores the passionate and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine, who are torn apart by social class differences and the pressures of society. The story follows their intertwined lives, filled with jealousy, unrequited love, and tragedy.

Kismat is a movie that revolves around the life of Tony, a thief who finds redemption after meeting a street child named Kajal. Tony falls in love with Kajal, a pop singer, and decides to leave his criminal past behind. However, their relationship faces challenges as Tony's past catches up with him. The movie explores themes of love, repentance, and the power of second chances.

A young homeless teenager turns to male prostitution as a means of survival on the unforgiving streets. He navigates the dangers of the underground world, facing both physical and emotional challenges. The film explores themes of love, resilience, and the human spirit.

At eight years old, an impoverished Bert Facey was forced to start the backbreaking, dawn-to-dusk life of a farm labourer. Unschooled, his father dead, abandoned by his mother, by the age of twenty he had survived the rigours of pioneering the harsh Australian bush and the slaughter of the bloody WWI campaign at Gallipoli.

A gang of sharp witted street kids save Sherlock Holmes from an accusation of murder and to help foil an audacious robbery.

Tigers Are Not Afraid follows a group of orphaned children who navigate the dangerous streets of Mexico, facing supernatural horrors and a menacing cartel. With the help of magical realism and their own resilience, they must find a way to survive and protect each other.

The Prince and the Pauper is a story set in 16th-century England, where a pauper named Tom Canty and Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, switch places. The two boys, who are exact look-alikes, must navigate their new lives while trying to find a way to return to their rightful places. Along the way, they encounter adventure, danger, and ultimately learn valuable lessons about identity and class.