Movies and TvShows featuring "war-orphan" theme.

In a world where humanity lives on giant airships, a young boy named Renton joins a group of rebels known as the Gekkostate. As he becomes involved in their fight against the oppressive government and encounters a mysterious girl named Eureka, Renton discovers the true nature of his world and his own destiny.

In post-war Japan, a traumatized pilot must confront his survivor's guilt and join forces with a team to defeat Godzilla, a giant monster created by atomic bomb radiation. As they devise plans and engage in battles, they realize the true cost of war and the power of redemption.

Future Robot Daltanious was an anime series that aired from 1979 to 1980. The show is one of the mecha shows which was and still remains very popular among Asian countries and Italy.

In Miracle on 34th Street, a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa, leading to a court case to determine his mental state and the existence of Santa Claus. A skeptical lawyer and a young girl must defend Santa to save the Christmas spirit.

The Cranes Are Flying is a tragic romance set in Moscow during World War II. It follows the story of a couple torn apart by the war and their struggles to find each other amidst the chaos and devastation. As they face loneliness, heartache, and sacrifice, they learn the true meaning of love and patriotism.

Forbidden Games is a heart-wrenching film that takes place in the French countryside during World War II. It follows a young girl, who after losing her family, finds solace and friendship in a young peasant boy. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of war and try to find hope amidst the chaos.

A war orphan with green hair is taken in by a kind milkman. The boy faces prejudice and discrimination due to his unique hair color. As he grows up, he becomes an advocate for peace and nonviolence, challenging the town's narrow-mindedness and embracing his identity.

Pack Up Your Troubles is a comedy film that takes place during World War I. It follows the story of Laurel and Hardy, who try to look after an orphaned girl while dealing with various comedic and war-related situations. The film includes elements of slapstick comedy and explores themes of retribution, vindication, and military life.

Fugitive Pieces is a powerful drama that tells the story of a young boy named Jakob who is orphaned during World War II and haunted by the loss of his family. He is taken in by a kind-hearted man named Athos and together they navigate the challenges of post-war life. Jakob struggles to come to terms with his traumatic past and find a sense of belonging in a world that has been forever changed by war.

Abbott and Costello, two World War II veterans, return home and try to adjust to civilian life. With the help of a con man and a girl disguised as a boy, they get involved in a series of comedic misadventures, including a midget car race and a burlesque routine.

During the Korean War, an army sergeant is captured by North Korean forces and must fight to survive while battling his own inner demons.

Paisan is an anthology film consisting of six interconnected episodes set during the liberation of Italy after World War II. The film explores various themes such as the impact of war on different people, the struggles of soldiers and civilians, and the cultural and religious differences that existed during that time. Each episode tells a different story, showcasing the resilience and humanity of the Italian people.

The management of touring ice show faces mounting debts.

A missionary tries to outwit the U.S. government and smuggle Chinese orphans into the country.

A ranch owner turns his place into a home for boys who have lost their fathers in World War II. His evil female lawyer covets the ranch and uses a gang of local toughs, a pack of killer dogs, and a phoney rancher's beneficiary to get it. U.S. Marshal Rogers opens an investigation when the rancher is killed.

In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.

An advertising executive and his temperamental wife adopt a war orphan who turns out to be a beautiful woman.

In the black market, a war orphan is confronted with the struggles of people living in the immediate aftermath of WWII.

Director Junge was commissioned by the GDR in the country for the first time in the summer of 1970; his film In Syria auf Montage accompanies German engineers who train workers in the Homs textile factory. Shortly after filming ended, Hafez al-Assad put himself under the dictator. Twenty years later emerged ... the father stayed in the war over a youth club with Syrian orphans in Bad Saarow, whose fathers had died in the Lebanon war and accompanied them to Syria, where they were housed in separate, elite "schools of martyr children". Multi-faceted documents that oscillate between peaceful and tense, hopeful and unsettled.

In post-World War II Berlin, an American soldier helps a little boy in search of his mother. Together, they navigate through the ruins of the city, overcoming various obstacles and encountering people with different intentions. As the soldier learns more about the boy's story, he becomes increasingly determined to reunite him with his mother, despite the challenges they face.