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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this third installment of the Kickboxer series, a kickboxer finds himself in a dangerous situation when he becomes involved in a showdown with powerful enemies. As he fights to protect himself and his loved ones, he must navigate through a web of violence, deception, and betrayal. With intense combat scenes and a gripping plot, Kickboxer 3: The Art of War keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Eternity and a Day tells the story of a Greek writer, who is terminally ill, reflecting on his life and mortality. Along his journey, he encounters an undocumented immigrant boy and embarks on a soul-searching adventure. The film explores themes of death, immigration, and the meaning of life.

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.

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 a small town in Mexico, a family of cannibals is forced to confront their dark secret when the patriarch dies unexpectedly. As the children try to cope with their newfound responsibilities, they must also deal with the suspicion and opposition of the townspeople. The family's twisted rituals and their struggle to find their place in society form the basis of this chilling horror movie.

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?

In 17th-century France, a swordsman seeks revenge for his father's murder and disguises himself as a hunchbacked bookkeeper to infiltrate the Duke's chateau. Along the way, he encounters an acting troupe, befriends a street-child, and uncovers a clandestine marriage. As he gets closer to his target, he discovers a plot of betrayal and must engage in thrilling sword fights to achieve his revenge.

Fate brings three street children together in an adventure of danger, fear, joy and emotion when they accidentally find a bag full of money.

A linguistics professor bets that he can transform a poor flower seller into a refined, high society lady. As he takes on the challenge, he soon realizes that the task is more complicated than he anticipated.

Last Stop 174 tells the true crime story of a young boy who, after being orphaned and abused, becomes involved in a series of tragic events that lead to a hijacking and mass murder on a bus in Rio de Janeiro. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and survival in the dangerous streets of Brazil.