Movies and TvShows featuring "watching-a-soap-opera-on-tv" theme.

Molly, a woman with autism, navigates through life with her unique perspective. When her brother discovers an experimental surgery that could change her life, Molly embarks on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.

The Source is a comedic drama set in a traditional Muslim village in North Africa. The story revolves around a group of women who decide to go on a sex strike in order to protest and bring about change within their community. The film explores themes of gender equality, tradition, and the power of collective action.

In 'Short Time' (1990), a police detective is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to retire early to spend time with his family. However, he accidentally discovers that his life insurance policy will only pay off if he dies in the line of duty. Determined to secure his family's financial future, he sets out to get himself killed on duty, leading to comedic and action-packed situations.

Walking Across Egypt tells the story of Mattie Rigsbee, an elderly widow who forms a bond with a juvenile delinquent named Wesley. Together, they navigate through the challenges of life while discovering the true meaning of family and friendship.

Longtime Companion follows the lives of a group of friends in Manhattan as they navigate the challenges and tragedies of the early years of the AIDS epidemic. It explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the impact of the deadly disease on the LGBTQ+ community.

Two high schoolers are unprepared for the reality of parenthood when the girl becomes pregnant.

Maladies is a drama film that follows a man dealing with mental illness and his various relationships with a group of artistic and eccentric characters. As he struggles to find his purpose in life, he explores themes of identity, trust, and self-discovery. Through a series of events and interactions, he begins to question his own sanity and confront the challenges of his condition.

Teesh and Trude is the humorous, yet biting story of two hard and damaged women living on a diet of soapies, frustration and sarcasm. It reveals the dysfunction, denial and desperation of two people trapped by circumstances, apathy and class.

Cupid & Cate is a heartwarming drama and romance movie that tells the story of Cate, a young woman who works at a dress shop and enjoys watching soap operas on TV. She is in a relationship with her boyfriend and deals with the loss of her dead mother. Cate's life takes a turn when her boyfriend proposes to her and she falls in love with another man. Meanwhile, she also struggles with her dysfunctional family and her own personal issues. The movie explores themes of love, second chances, and family relationships.