Topic: Adoption

Direction Moira Walley-Beckett · Niki Caro · David Evans · Amanda Tapping

Cast Amybeth McNulty · Geraldine James · R.H. Thomson · Dalila Bela

Synopsis Anne with an E (TV Series) (2017) is a captivating coming-of-age narrative that follows the journey of an outsider who, despite numerous obstacles, strives for love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. Unfolding in the picturesque setting of Prince Edward...

Direction Kanta Kamei

Synopsis Usagi Drop (TV Series) (2011) follows the life of Kyouhei, who relocates to Tokyo from his hometown to escape past traumas. One evening, during a night out with friends, including his former neighbor Shiba, Kyouhei stumbles upon a grim discovery:...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Timothy Spall · Phyllis Logan · Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Synopsis Secrets and Lies (1996) is a compelling drama that centers around Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a successful London doctor who embarks on a journey to find her biological mother. Hortense, a well-educated black woman, is shocked to discover that her birth...

Direction Dafydd James · James Kent

Cast Sion Daniel Young · Fra Fee · Elizabeth Berrington · Arwel Gruffydd

Synopsis Lost Boys & Fairies (2024) is a compelling TV miniseries consisting of 3 episodes. The story revolves around Gabe and his partner, Andy, who share a deep desire to adopt a child. To make this dream a reality, they must...

Direction Radu Mihaileanu

Cast Yaël Abecassis · Roschdy Zem · Moshe Agazai · Mosche Abebe

Synopsis Live and Become (2005) is set in 1984, during a time when hundreds of thousands of Africans from various countries, devastated by famine, congregated in refugee camps in Sudan. Israel and the United States launched a massive rescue mission, known...

Direction Garth Davis

Cast Dev Patel · Sunny Pawar · Nicole Kidman · Rooney Mara

Synopsis Lion (2016) follows the incredible journey of a young Indian boy named Saroo, who at the tender age of five, finds himself separated from his family and stranded in the bustling streets of Kolkata. Thousands of miles away from his...

Direction Claude Barras

Synopsis My Life as a Zucchini (2016) follows the journey of Courgette, a spirited young boy who faces the world alone after the loss of his mother. Believing he is entirely by himself, his life takes a turn when he is...

Direction Maurice Pialat

Cast Michel Terrazon · Raoul Billerey · Maurice Coussonneau · Pierrette Deplanque

Synopsis Naked Childhood (1968) follows the journey of a ten-year-old boy who grapples with feelings of abandonment when his mother sends him to a home for troubled children. He is then placed in a foster home with a working-class family who...

Direction Carlos Sorin

Cast Victoria Almeida · Diego Gentile · Joel Noguera · Ana Katz

Synopsis Joel (2018) follows the journey of Cecilia and Diego, a couple struggling with infertility, who receive an unexpected call from an adoption agency they had previously contacted. The sudden introduction of Joel, a 9-year-old boy with a challenging past, dramatically...

Direction Travis Fine

Cast Alan Cumming · Garret Dillahunt · Isaac Leyva · Frances Fisher

Synopsis Any Day Now (2012) is set in the late 1970s and revolves around a mentally challenged teenager who is left to fend for himself. A compassionate gay couple steps in to provide him with a loving home and the family...

Direction Jean-Pierre Dardenne · Luc Dardenne

Cast Jérémie Rénier · Déborah François · Jérémie Segard · Fabrizio Rongione

Synopsis The Child (2005) follows the story of Sonia (François) and Bruno (Renier), a young couple in Belgium who rely on Sonia's benefits and Bruno's criminal activities to make ends meet. Their lives take a dramatic turn with the arrival of...

Direction Magnus von Horn

Cast Victoria Carmen Sonne · Trine Dyrholm · Besir Zeciri · Joachim Fjelstrup

Synopsis The Girl with the Needle (2024) follows Karoline, a young factory worker navigating the harsh realities of post-World War I Copenhagen. After being dismissed from her job and left destitute and pregnant, she encounters Dagmar, a captivating figure who oversees...

Direction Markus Imboden

Cast Katja Riemann · Stefan Kurt · Maximilian Simonischek · Max Hubacher

Direction Lasse Hallström

Cast Tobey Maguire · Charlize Theron · Michael Caine · Delroy Lindo

Synopsis The Cider House Rules (1999) is a thoughtfully adapted and intelligent translation of John Irving's novel, delving into themes of disillusionment, moral complexity, and life lessons, all interwoven into a compelling narrative that avoids sentimentality. Tobey Maguire portrays the endearing...

Direction Malene Choi

Cast Karoline Sofie Lee · Thomas Hwan H. Andersen

Synopsis The Return (2018) follows the profound journey of two Danish-Korean adoptees as they set foot in their birth country for the very first time. Immersed in the essence of their homeland, they encounter the compelling narratives of fellow adoptees residing...

Direction Uberto Pasolini

Cast James Norton · Daniel Lamont · Eileen O'Higgins · Chris Corrigan

Synopsis Nowhere Special (2020) follows the story of John, a 34-year-old window cleaner who has dedicated his life to caring for his 4-year-old son, Michael. After Michael's mother abandoned them shortly after his birth, John has created a life filled with...

Direction Tizza Covi · Rainer Frimmel

Cast Asia Crippa · Patrizia Gerardi · Walter Saabel · Tairo Caroli

Synopsis Little Girl (2009) follows the story of a circus performer and her partner who stumble upon a two-year-old girl in their trailer park home. With the assistance of another youngster, they embark on a quest to locate the girl's mother....

Direction Nathanael Matanick

Cast Abby White · Casey Caldwell · Jordan Nice · Sabrina Culver

Synopsis ReMoved (S) (2013) delves into the poignant narrative of a young girl's journey as she is uprooted from her familiar surroundings and transitioned into the foster care system. This film, initially crafted for the 168 Film Festival, offers a deeply...

Direction Jason Reitman

Cast Elliot Page · Michael Cera · Jennifer Garner · Jason Bateman

Synopsis Juno (2007) follows the journey of Juno MacGuff, a 16-year-old high school student known for her sharp wit and sarcastic demeanor, which she uses to mask her insecurities. After a brief romantic encounter with her classmate Bleeker, Juno finds herself...

Direction Kevin Sullivan

Cast Megan Follows · Colleen Dewhurst · Richard Farnsworth · Patricia Hamilton

Synopsis Anne of Green Gables (TV) (1985) is a visually stunning adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved children's novel, making it an ideal choice for a family viewing experience. Originally created for Canadian television, this production stands out for its faithfulness...