Movies and TvShows featuring "terminal-illness" theme.
Prisoner: Cell Block H is a TV show about the lives of female prisoners in the fictional Wentworth Detention Center. It explores their struggles, relationships, and personal growth within the confines of the prison.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
Breaking Bad is a gripping TV show that tells the story of Walter White, a brilliant but disillusioned high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future. With the help of his former student, Jesse Pinkman, Walter becomes deeply entangled in the dangerous world of drug cartels, violence, and deception, leading to devastating consequences for both himself and those around him.
Run for Your Life is an American television drama series starring Ben Gazzara as a man with only a short time to live. It ran on NBC from 1965 to 1968. The series was created by Roy Huggins, who had previously explored the "man on the move" concept with The Fugitive.
Battlestar Galactica (2004) is a gripping space opera TV show that follows the last remnants of humanity as they struggle to survive and fight against the robotic Cylons who seek to exterminate them. The series explores themes of identity, survival, and the blurred lines between humanity and artificial intelligence.
With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.
Happy Valley follows Catherine Cawood, a strong-willed police sergeant in Yorkshire who seeks justice for her daughter's rape and battles her own personal demons.
Sick Note is a dark comedy TV show that follows the story of Daniel Glass, a compulsive liar who is misdiagnosed with a terminal illness. Instead of telling the truth, Daniel decides to keep up the charade, leading to a series of comedic and twisted events.
El Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999. Starring Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo and Andrés García with the participation of leading actor Enrique Rocha and Cynthia Klitbo as the evil Tamara, who is the main villain. The telenovela tells the story of a fashion designer, Luciana, who begins searching for the daughter she abandoned years earlier, unaware the girl is none other than Cristina, a model in Luciana's fashion house who has fallen in love with Luciana's stepson. El Privilegio de Amar is a remake of the 1985 Venezuelan novela, Cristal. The program aired weeknights at 9pm for 31 weeks, for a total of 155 episodes. El Privilegio de Amar is the highest-rated television program in Mexico to date, it registered an average of 34.8 percent of TV audience. The telenovela received TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela, in 1999.
In 'Most Dangerous Game,' a man named Dodge agrees to be hunted by a group of rich individuals in exchange for a large sum of money. With a terminal illness and desperate to provide for his family, Dodge must use his survival skills and wit to outsmart his pursuers and stay alive.
Uncontrollably Fond is a heart-wrenching romantic TV show that follows the story of a famous pop star and a documentary producer who reunite after years of separation. As they navigate the challenges of their past and present, including unrequited crushes, family feuds, and terminal illness, their complicated and emotional journey unfolds. Filled with love, betrayal, and second chances, Uncontrollably Fond is a tearjerker that will leave viewers emotionally invested.
In 'Doom at Your Service,' a young woman with a terminal illness makes a contract with a supernatural being to live her remaining days to the fullest. As she navigates her new lease on life, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and facing the challenges of her illness. Will she be able to defy fate and find happiness?
A divorcee with cancer and a penniless single father meet and heal their wounds with the help of each other. Do Yeon-Hee (Choi Jung-Yoon) is the only daughter-in-law of a family, who runs the Rara Group. She has a perfect life, but her husband cheats on her. Due to the other woman, Do Yeon-Hee’s life changes completely. Han Jae-Kyeong (Ahn Jae-Mo) used to be a professional golfer. To let his wife achieve her dream and support her while she studies abroad, he quit playing golf and became a golfing instructor at a practice facility. He raises his son by himself, while his wife is away. When his wife returns to South Korea, she asks him for a divorce.
Love, Now is a 72 episode Taiwanese idol romance drama television series created and developed by SETTV. It stars Annie Chen, George Hu as the main leads and Bobby Dou, Harry Chang from Taiwanese band Da Mouth and Vivi Lee as the supporting leads. The drama is set to debut on SETTV and ETTV on 31 October 2012. It ended its last episode on 5 March 2013 with 72 episodes
Anthology series that deal with different stories of women, who must endure the abuses and injustices of life.
Marriage Contract is a heartwarming drama series that revolves around a single mother who discovers she has a terminal illness. Determined to secure a stable future for her child, she enters into a marriage contract with a wealthy man. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, love unexpectedly blossoms between them, leading to emotional and romantic moments that will leave viewers teary-eyed and deeply touched.
It is based on the story of young cartoonist Xiong Dun who encounters double setbacks in love and the workplace. In the face of adversity, she bravely fights her illness and spreads positivity with her infectious smile. Xiang Yang is a carefree young woman who comes to Beijing to fulfill her dreams of becoming a manhua artist. After persuading her family and finally finding a job and a house, Xiong Dun settles down in Beijing. Life may be hard but Xiang Yang is surrounded by people that she loves. Unfortunately, life does not treat her kindly. Xiang Yang's boyfriend cheats on her and she experiences a setback in her career. Misfortunes come in threes as she starts to get sick. When her childhood friend forces her to go to the hospital for an examination, Xiang Yang learns that she has a tumor. From being unwilling and unable to accept her circumstances, Xiang Yang gradually finds the strength to live her life to the fullest.
She knows what she wants and is determined to go after it. Qiao Fei is a French postgraduate student who dreams of becoming a professional interpreter. Her mentor during her schooling in Paris is Cheng Jia Yang, the son of a foreign minister and a genius French interpreter. Their budding romance is complicated when Qiao Fei’s ex-boyfriend, Gao Jia Ming, happens to be Jia Yang’s adopted brother, and Jia Yang’s family thinks Wen Xiao Hua is much more suited for Jia Yang’s station in life. With the support of his friend, Wang Xu Dong, can Jia Yang stand up to his family and follow his heart?
This drama is adaption of Kennedy Xu's novel series"Grave Robbers’ Chronicles". 50 years ago, a group of Changsha grave robbers dug out manuscripts of the location of treasures from Warring states, but an encounter with an undead rendered almost the whole group dead. In the present, the young grandchild of the sole survivor, Wu Xie, discovers a secret within his grandfather's notes. Together with his third uncle, Wu Sansheng, and a few other experienced tomb robbers, to search for the treasure. But what no one expected to find the intriguing mysteries that accompanied their tomb robbing adventure - just who was the owner of that tomb? Will they be able to find the real coffin? And just where will these puzzle lead the group?
In 'Nine: Nine Time Travels', a man named Park Sun-Woo discovers a magical incense burner that allows him to travel back in time. Desperate to save his loved ones, he begins using the incense to alter past events. However, he soon learns that changing the past has consequences and he must navigate the butterfly effect to avoid destroying his present reality. The series explores themes of love, fate, and the power of choices.