Movies and TvShows featuring "unhappy-childhood" theme.

Alexander and his family go through a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day filled with mishaps and bad luck. From birthday party disasters to job interviews gone wrong, they must find a way to turn their luck around.

Udaan depicts the journey of a young man named Rohan who rebels against his oppressive father and runs away from boarding school to pursue his passion for writing. Along the way, he navigates the challenges of an unhappy childhood, a dysfunctional family, and the traumas of his past. With the help of his supportive brother and friends, he overcomes various obstacles and finally finds the courage to follow his dreams.

In 1940s Hungary, a man and a woman from different backgrounds fall in love and face numerous challenges during World War II. This gripping drama explores themes of survival, tragedy, and the strength of love.

Deewaar (1975) is a story of two brothers who are separated by their choices in life. One becomes a policeman while the other becomes a smuggler. The movie revolves around their conflicting ideologies and the consequences of their actions.

Norma Jean Baker finds her way to Hollywood and is turned into sex symbol Marilyn Monroe.

From a conservative family background, Law Ka Sing hides his homosexual identity in an attempt to conform. Sunny, Sing's boyfriend for eight years is just the opposite, and lives his life out of the closet. Although he deeply loves Sing, he is unwilling to part with the colorful night life, which is in extreme contrast with Sing. Sing's father is also constantly rushing him to marry, and Sing's "girlfriend" Chuen is returning to Hong Kong from Canada and requesting for him to choose between his real or fake lover.

A woman in Canada abused by her aunt falls in love with a foreign composer looking for inspiration, who comes to find it in her and the star-crossed romance that develops between them.

Positive is a drama film that explores the themes of frustration, father-son relationships, childhood fantasies, and bondage. The story revolves around a protagonist who experiences an unhappy and troubled childhood, filled with daydreaming and confrontation. Through a series of montages and jump-cuts, the protagonist goes through a revelation and realization, leading to a new beginning and a second chance at life. The film also touches upon themes of dysfunctional family, broken dreams, promiscuity, nostalgia, naivete, and maturity. The power of photography and make-believe play important roles in the narrative.

Woh Lamhe is a movie that explores the life of an aspiring actress who becomes a star but struggles with her hidden identity and troubled past. She battles with paranoia, delusion, and the price of fame as she navigates through the film industry.