Movies with Dysfunctional-Family Mood

After a drunken mistake, the female lead confuses her husband for a host. When they finally recognize each other, the male lead, a hidden CEO, faces challenges like family disputes and nearly exposing his identity. Overcoming these struggles deepens their bond. He eventually reveals his identity, proposes, and they achieve a happy ending.

Betrayed and crippled, Raven Riverside rises as Empire's Guardian. Returning as Lord Riverside, he exposes his father's murder linked to the Governor's conspiracy, confronting power's corruption while torn between martial supremacy and protecting the people.

Faced with just three months to live, the once meek Joanna undergoes a bold transformation. She exposes her colleagues' dark secrets, cuts off her toxic parents, and ditches her cheating fiancé. In a whirlwind of liberation, she finally meets her true love—only to find it's too late...

A quietly dedicated homemaker’s life unravels when she inherits a staggering $1 billion fortune, only to discover her husband’s ultimate betrayal: he’s secretly been legally married to another woman for years. As she navigates the emotional wreckage, her grueling IVF journey culminates in motherhood — on what should have been their wedding anniversary. With the fierce support of her confidante Zhao Ying, she dismantles her gilded cage of lies, reclaims her dignity, and rediscovers her identity in a triumphant rebirth. Now armed with wealth and hard-won wisdom, she charts a bold new course — rewriting her destiny on her own terms.

Forensic expert Vivian Smith, shamed for her job, accidentally sleeps with tycoon Ethan Parker—her ex’s uncle. A contractual marriage sparks chaos: their "stench solidarity" masks lethal secrets. As family feuds, conspiracies, and desire collide, they fight prejudice and lies, healing each other’s wounds. Can love survive autopsy tables and boardrooms?

At 50, facing her mother’s life-threatening illness, Ophelia Jones uncovers a devastating secret—her husband has been secretly sending money to his first love for the past 30 years. Heartbroken, she contemplates selling her embroidery to pay for her mother’s treatment and decides to divorce him. Just when she feels lost, she unexpectedly reunites with her childhood sweetheart, Jacob Hunt. Not only does Jacob selflessly donate a kidney to save her mother, but he also offers unwavering support and protection. Moved by his genuine love and devotion, Ophelia’s heart is rekindled, and after finally leaving her husband, she and Jacob begin a new life together, bound by love and trust.

When Ciara Devin, the long-lost daughter of the Devin family, returns, all hell breaks loose. Status, wealth, and deep-seated grudges fuel tension both inside the family and beyond. Trust crumbles, and misunderstandings cut like a knife, threatening to shatter them completely. But Ciara refuses to back down. Armed with sheer determination, she fights to mend the fractures, forcing long-buried truths into the light. As walls of silence crack and the first sparks of reconciliation flicker, one question remains—can this broken family truly heal, or are some wounds too deep to close? This gripping short drama delves into the power of communication, the weight of societal expectations, and the messy, raw reality of family bonds.

Wife of hard-working farmer Harry Spencer left him to marry a rich guy in town. Harry sold his vegetables for years to raise his two kids. His son Liam became the town's top scorer in the uni-entrace exam and refused to call Harry his dad at the graduation ceremony. Fortunately, Harry's adopted daughter Fiona came back to repay her dad's kindness.

Winona Jensen, the rightful heir, is cast aside as Amelia Jensen, an impostor, wins over their family by faking an illness. On Winona’s wedding day, Amelia pulls another stunt, ruining her marriage and driving her to leave. When Amelia attempts to have her killed, Winona survives and rebuilds her life abroad. Years later, she returns as a renowned designer. As her family still favors Amelia, Isaac secretly investigates and uncovers the truth. On Amelia’s wedding day, Winona exposes her crimes, leading to her arrest. Though her family begs for forgiveness, Winona walks away—choosing a future with Stefan instead.

For thirty years, she played the role of the perfect wife—while silently enduring abuse no one saw. When she finally walked away from her toxic marriage, even her own children called her selfish. But fate had other plans. A chance encounter with a powerful CEO led to a sudden marriage that turned her life upside down. From beaten down to breathtakingly wealthy, she stepped into high society—only to be met with jealousy, betrayal, and the ghosts of her past. As her ex-husband and children tried to tear her down once more, she stood tall and revealed the truth she had hidden for decades. This time, she wouldn't suffer in silence.