Topic: Maternity

Direction David E. Kelley · Jean-Marc Vallée · Andrea Arnold

Cast Reese Witherspoon · Nicole Kidman · Shailene Woodley · Alexander Skarsgård

Synopsis Big Little Lies (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping drama that spans two seasons and 14 episodes, adapted from Liane Moriarty’s acclaimed novel. The series delves into the lives of three mothers—played by Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley—whose...

Direction Lenny Abrahamson

Cast Brie Larson · Jacob Tremblay · Joan Allen · William H. Macy

Synopsis Room (2015) follows the journey of a 5-year-old boy named Jack, who has spent his entire life confined to a single room. He perceives the objects and people within this space as the sole reality. However, his worldview is abruptly...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Mia Farrow · John Cassavetes · Ruth Gordon · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis Rosemary's Baby (1968) follows the story of a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse, who relocate to a new apartment in New York City. They quickly form a bond with their elderly neighbors, the Castevets. Rosemary soon discovers she is...

Direction Claire Simon

Synopsis Our Body (2023) delves into the profound and intimate world of a Parisian gynecological clinic, offering a unique blend of observational and deeply personal storytelling. Director Claire Simon masterfully employs the medium of documentary filmmaking to uncover the complexities and...

Direction Eva Libertad

Cast Miriam Garlo · Álvaro Cervantes · Elena Irureta · Joaquín Notario

Synopsis Deaf (2025) follows Angela, a deaf woman, as she navigates the challenges of impending motherhood with her hearing partner, Hector. As her pregnancy progresses, Angela grapples with anxieties about parenting and the unique communication barriers she may face with her...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Joan Crawford · Jack Carson · Ann Blyth · Zachary Scott

Synopsis Mildred Pierce (1945) follows the journey of a resilient woman (Joan Crawford) who, after being abandoned by her husband, takes on the role of a waitress to support her family. Through her determination and hard work, she builds a thriving...

Direction Chris Sanders

Cast Lupita Nyong'o · Pedro Pascal · Kit Connor · Stephanie Hsu

Synopsis The Wild Robot (2024) follows the extraordinary adventure of a robot, designated ROZZUM unit 7134, affectionately known as 'Roz,' who finds herself stranded on a remote, uninhabited island. Forced to navigate the challenging environment, Roz begins to form unexpected bonds...

Direction Xavier Dolan

Cast Anne Dorval · Antoine-Olivier Pilon · Suzanne Clément · Alexandre Goyette

Synopsis Mommy (2014) follows the story of a recently widowed mother who is suddenly responsible for the full-time care of her volatile 15-year-old son, who has ADHD. As they grapple with financial struggles and the challenges of their unpredictable living situation,...

Direction Molly Smith Metzler · John Wells · Helen Shaver · Nzingha Stewart

Cast Margaret Qualley · Andie MacDowell · Billy Burke · Nick Robinson

Synopsis Maid (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the journey of a resilient single mother who navigates the challenges of life by taking up housekeeping jobs to support herself and her child. The series delves into her struggles against financial hardship, the threat...

Direction Audrey Diwan

Cast Anamaria Vartolomei · Sandrine Bonnaire · Luàna Bajrami · Pio Marmai

Synopsis Happening (2021) is set in France during 1963, where Anne, a talented and ambitious student, faces an unexpected challenge when she becomes pregnant. This event threatens to derail her academic pursuits and trap her within the limitations of her social...

Direction Heidi Hassan · Patricia Pérez Fernández

Cast Heidi Hassan · Patricia Pérez Fernández

Synopsis In a Whisper (2019) follows the journey of Patricia and Heidi, childhood friends from Cuba who attended the film academy together. Raised in the 1970s under the communist ideals of Che Guevara, they found that the promised future did not...

Direction Todd Haynes

Cast Kate Winslet · Evan Rachel Wood · Guy Pearce · Melissa Leo

Synopsis Mildred Pierce (TV Miniseries) (2011) follows the journey of a determined single mother, Mildred Pierce, who, after her divorce, embarks on a challenging venture to establish a successful restaurant business. This ambitious endeavor further complicates her already tense relationship with...

Direction Rodrigo Sorogoyen

Cast Marta Nieto · Blanca Apilánez · Álvaro Balas · Miriam Correa

Synopsis Mother (Madre) (S) (2017) follows Marta, a woman residing in Spain with her mother, Blanca Apilánez. One day, Marta receives a distressing call from her six-year-old son, Iván, who is supposed to be on vacation in France with his father....

Direction Bong Joon-ho

Cast Kim Hye-ja · Won Bin · Jin Goo · Yoon Je-Moon

Synopsis Mother (2009) follows the story of a woman who has been living alone with her 28-year-old son for many years after her husband's death. Her son is a reserved and introverted individual. After a brutal murder occurs, her son is...

Direction Cristian Mungiu

Cast Anamaria Marinca · Vlad Ivanov · Laura Vasiliu · Alexandru Potocean

Synopsis 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days (2007) unfolds in Romania during the waning days of the Communist regime. Otilia and Gabita, two university students sharing a dormitory room, face a daunting challenge. Gabita, who is pregnant, seeks an illegal...

Direction Anna Muylaert

Cast Regina Casé · Camila Márdila · Karine Teles · Lourenço Mutarelli

Synopsis The Second Mother (2015) follows the story of Val, a dedicated nanny who has been caring for a family in São Paulo while her own daughter, Jessica, grows up with relatives in northern Brazil. When Jessica, now a teenager, comes...

Direction Matías Bize

Cast Antonia Zegers · Néstor Cantillana · Catalina Saavedra · Yair Juri

Synopsis The Punishment (2022) unfolds a chilling tale as a young child vanishes without a trace from his parents' watchful eyes in an eerie and foreboding woodland. The disappearance occurs following a disciplinary action, plunging the family into a nightmare of...

Direction Lynne Ramsay

Cast Tilda Swinton · Ezra Miller · John C. Reilly · Jasper Newell

Synopsis We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) follows the tumultuous journey of Eva, who sacrifices her aspirations and professional life to raise her son, Kevin. Their bond is fraught with tension from the outset, and as Kevin reaches his teenage...

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Cecilia Roth · Marisa Paredes · Penélope Cruz · Candela Peña

Synopsis All About My Mother (1999) follows the journey of Manuela, a woman who, after the tragic loss of her son Esteban, embarks on a quest to find his father. The story begins with a profound Greek saying that suggests clarity...

Direction Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Cast Laia Costa · Susi Sánchez · Ramón Barea · Mikel Bustamante

Synopsis Lullaby (2022) follows the journey of Amalia, a new mother who seeks solace and advice at her parents' coastal home in the Basque region while her partner is temporarily absent.