Movies with Dysfunctional-Family Mood

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.

Jared Zane donates his bone marrow to save his ailing mother, only for his adoptive brother, Seth Quill, to take the credit. Betrayed and beaten by his own mother, Jared is cast out, and the Quills plan for Seth to marry his fiancée, Ruby Pierce. Tyler Zane, Jared's adoptive father, seeks justice and, on the wedding day, exposes the Quills' wrongdoings. Ruby, still loyal to Jared, threatens to end her life rather than marry Seth. Tyler forces the Quills to yield by cutting off their business deals. Desperate, they feign remorse, but Seth continues plotting to control the family. With Liam's help, Jared exposes Seth's bribery and bone marrow theft. The Quills retaliate by claiming a stranger as Tyler's biological son, but Jared and Tyler turn the tables, gathering evidence to trap them. The Quills face bankruptcy, and Seth's true nature is revealed. With the truth laid bare, Jared and Ruby reunite and marry, securing their happiness.

Abandoned by her toxic husband and slandered by imposter heiress Jessica Foster, Lily Foster is rescued by her three elite brothers. The former street-food vendor, revealed as the long-lost heiress of the Foster Family—the city's wealthiest clan—unleashes a triple vengeance: a ​stunning runway debut, ​medical counterattack, and ​financial takedown, crushing the Howards' betrayal and family power struggles. As her adopted brother Brandon Foster inherits the family legacy, Lily rewrites the rules of elite society.