Sharon er psykisk syg, og lægerne anbefaler indlæggelse på livstid. Det vil hendes mor Rose ikke høre tale om, så hun søger tilflugt i Silent Hil, en uhyggelig spøgelsesby, der altid er indhyllet i tåge og fuld af skumle væsner. Sharon bliver kidnappet og Rose beslutter at sætte hårdt mod hårdt i forsøget på at redde sin datter og komme en lurende ondskab til livs.
I et dystert, dunkelt hus bor Gru. Og Gru er en grusom type. Han er så grusom, at han har udtænkt en plan, som vil chokere hele verden: Han vil stjæle månen. Intet kan stoppe Gru, for han bruger både krympestråler, frysestråler og tungt armerede køretøjer og luftfartøjer til at rydde eventuelle modstandere af vejen. Men så møder han de tre forældreløse piger Agnes, Edith og Margo. Og de synes ganske overraskende, at Gru har faderpotentiale.
Det intense drama var Canadas bud på en Bedste Udenlandske Film Oscar. En mors testamente sender hendes to børn ud på en farefuld rejse til mellemøsten for at finde deres rødder. Jeanne får besked på at opspore sin far, mens Simon bliver sendt ud for at finde sin bror. Det bliver ikke bare en personlig rejse, for der er samtidig tale om et mysterium. Familiens fortid rummer dystre hemmeligheder, dybt had, men også evig kærlighed.
Engang var den blomstrende hjemsted for den farmaceutiske gigant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City er nu en døende by i Midt vesten. Virksomhedens udvandring efterlod byen en ødemark ... med stor ondskab under overfladen. Når den ondskab bliver sluppet løs, er bybefolkningen for evigt...forandret...og en lille gruppe overlevende må arbejde sammen for at afsløre sandheden bag Umbrella og klare sig igennem natten.
Den stille, og undselige Norbit er blevet presset til at gifte sig med den rædselsfulde og dominerende Rasputia. En total nedtur som Norbit tålmodigt affinder sig med, indtil han møder sin drømmekvinde, der elsker Norbit som den han er. Men Rasputia har bestemt ikke tænkt sig at opgive sin mand uden kamp, og Norbit må virkelig tage sammen sig i forsøget på at slippe af med sin kone.
En tidsagent springer frem og tilbage mellem årene i kalenderen for at standse fremtidige kriminelle, før de begår deres brøde. På sin sidste mission optræder han som bartender i år 1963. For at fange den massemorder, som igen og igen er sluppet fra ham, allierer han sig med en kynisk, ung forfatter, som skriver under dæknavnet "Den enlige mor" og opruller sin barske livshistorie for Bartenderen.
Da Georges forældre, Fredrick og Eleanor, adopterer en mus i stedet for en lille dreng, indser George, at brødre kommer i alle størrelser – men familiens kat Snowbell er ikke lige så begejstret for ham.
Ben og Flo kan ikke få børn, så de går til den lumske adoptionsagent Igor, der præsenterer dem for den søde, syvårige Junior. Det viser sig dog snart, at Junior er en i sjælden grad destruktiv og ondsindet dreng, og han har en noget speciel penneven, nemlig seriemorderen Martin. Mens Ben går med planer om at komme af med Junior, slipper Martin ud af fængslet og beslutter sig for at kidnappe Junior og Flo.
Tvillingerne Julius og Vincent er resultatet af et forsøg på at skabe det bedste menneske. Men hvor Julius vokser op på en tropeø til at blive både stærk og klog, må Vincent klare sig selv som lavstammet hustler. En dag beslutter Julius at finde sin bror, så de sammen kan kaste lys over deres dunkle fortid og måske blive en rigtig familie.
Ignacio er en kok på et kloster, der laver mad til forældreløse børn om dagen, mens han om natten forvandles til Nacho Libre - en berygtet bryder i trikot. Nacho anspores af gadebumsen Esqueleto "The Skeleton" til at udfordre Mexicos mest frygtede brydere til kamp for at redde børnene og gøre sine hoser grønne hos Søster Encarnación, der er hans inspirationskilde og forbudte kærlighed.
Den forældreløse Homer Wells er blevet taget under doktor Wilbur Larch's vinger. Lægen bestyrer et hjem for forældreløse børn og har udset sig Homer som sin efterfølger, men en dag dukker Candy og Wally op. Homer længes efter at se verden og får muligheden for at vælge: Vil han følge med til Wallys æblefarm, eller vil han blive resten af livet, hvor han blev født?
Layla er cellist og Luis spiller bas i et rockband. Efter en nat sammen bliver Layla gravid, mens parret mister kontakten. Efter en ulykke får Layla at vide at barnet døde. Imidlertid er barnet stadig er i live. Han er blevet sendt på børnehjem af Laylas far. Gennem sit musikalste talent får drengen en fornemmelse af at hans forældre findes, og han begynder at lede efter dem. På sit dødsleje afslører Laylas far sin hemmelighed for dattereren. Written by Scope.
Som barn tilbragte Laura seks lykkelige år på et hyggeligt børnehjem ved havet. 30 år efter flytter hun sammen med sin mand, lægen Carlos, og deres søn, den 7-årige Simon, tilbage til stedet - for at genetablere huset som et hjem for handicappede børn. Det nye hjem og de mystiske omgivelser sætter Simons fantasi i gang, og inden længe lever han i en faretruende fantasiverden befolket af spøgelser og nervepirrende reminiscenser af fortidige ugerninger. Gennem Simons fortællinger bliver Laura gradvist konfronteret med en forfærdelig hemmelighed fra sin barndom på børnehjemmet, og da Simon en dag forsvinder, udviskes grænserne mellem fantasi og virkelighed for alvor.
”Mit liv som Squash” er en børnefilm om drengen Squash, der ender på børnehjem efter sin mors død. Her møder han en gruppe børn, der alle hver især har haft en hård opvækst. Børnene danner hurtigt et bånd, og selv bøllen Simon tør op. Squash får også et godt øje til den seje pige Camille, hvis frygtelige tante truer med at fjerne hende fra børnehjemmet.
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.
Based on the original version of same name created by Cris Morena, the series tells the story of a group of orphans living in a manor, known as Raio de Luz, struggling and being guided by a young woman, Carol, that assumes a maternal figure for them. Their experiences such as discovering first love, deceptions, loneliness and friendship, as well as adventures in fantasy, are depicted throughout the series. The narrative is followed by musical themes and videoclips.
Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn—what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.
Young Sister Bertrille uses her ability to become airborne to help others, whether they want it or not. Although her aims are always benevolent, her means are often bemoaned by Mother Superior. The other Sisters must cope with their beloved Sister's aerodynamics and antics as she flies in and out of trouble.
An elite private school conceals dark secrets. When a teacher disappears, students embark on a perilous journey, facing obstacles and revelations before the gripping conclusion.
Anne Shirley goes through many adventures before she ends up in Green Gables. After losing her parents, little Anne is taken in by the Thomas family, with whom she moves in and helps look after the children and do the housework. In the meantime, she discovers more about herself, including that her name is “Anne”, not “Ann”. She is simply adorable and her creativity brings joy to difficult days.
An orphan subjected to tests that gave him superpowers is rescued and raised on Istanbul's streets, where he falls for a reporter linked to his past.
The story of an orphan boy
Best friends Anda and Lalisa grew up together in an orphanage. Realising that Anda is the daughter of wealthy Ramita who's actively searching for her, Lalisa steals Anda's identity and presents herself to Ramita as her daughter. It's at this point that Anda meets Pheem and Anol.
There are over 600 orphanages across the nation, housing approximately 30,000 children; Most of them had been abused by their parents. Maki, was placed into the orphanage "Kogamo no Ie", after her mother, Ryoka, was arrested and jailed. There she was handed over to the care of Kana, and also Sasaki, the eccentric caretaker of the home. Under Sasaki's management, the home is a calm and safe haven from all the madness of the real world. At the home, Maki befriends 3 other little girls, who all go by their nicknames instead of their real names. Piami who plays the piano really well, Bombi who came from a very poor family, and Post, who is the leader of all the kids.
A year after the disappearance of their son, Gabe and Eve Caleigh and their two daughters attempt to start anew, they head to Crickley Hall - a seemingly perfect countryside house. But when cellar doors start to open on their own, phantom children's cries are heard through the night and a frenzied cane-wielding specter rears its head - the Caleigh's realize the house comes with a lot more than they bargained for. Just as they're ready to move out, Eve Caleigh hears Cam's cries and all bets are off.
Bodyguard girls from Opus is the story of "Isra" son of the Nawab family. He is faced with malice form the surrounding environment due to his families wealth and status. No one will trust him at all. As things move through various dangers he meets a girl named "Prairie Stone", which she has served before as a bodyguard swears to protect him, to protect the hunted to help them survive. Will they love amidst the dangerous city.
Gerard Edling is a well-to-do lecturer, an expert in kinesics (the science of body language) and a former prosecutor with vast experience. Horst Zeiger is a shy young man, an outsider, a computer geek and... a totally unpredictable murderer. When one of them intends to commit a crime, the other, known for being able to decipher any criminal and solve any case, tries to prevent it. Unfortunately, the result of their duel is a macabre spectacle, broadcast online to thousands of viewers...
Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.
A nun whose vocation has traditionally provided assignments to cultured settings is assigned to an orphanage inhabited by a motley group of children. SISTER KATE was an American sitcom that aired on NBC during the 1989–1990 television season.
A wondrous and fiendishly humorous stop-motion animation series about freak orphans who are desperately trying to get adopted.
Welcome to a Mexploitation Mextravaganza!!! A hilariously violent and action-packed tale of death, redemption, tequila and more death.
Rojjana, a spirited orphan girl, grew up in the slums but is a leader in encouraging her friends to work honestly and avoid vices. She also leads the fight against a group of investors planning to reclaim the land for a shopping mall, often clashing with Don, the young heir to the property. Their frequent encounters lead them to fall in love.
