Best movies & TV Shows like My Special Tatay
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I Am Sam
Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
Tommy's Honour
In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy's Honor - an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.
Mommy Dead and Dearest
Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.
The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie
A troubled teen is given the chance to redeem his criminal debt to society.
Face of Fire
A local handyman saves a child in a fire, but the burns he receives disfigure his face so much that the townspeople avoid him.
Have a Heart
Sally (Jean Parker) is engaged to be married, loves dancing and kids. But her life is ruined when an accident cripples her and her betrothed magnanimously offers to not back out of the marriage. After rejecting his offer she starts a doll shop and tries to save for an operation. From her doll shop window she watches children and talks to Jimmie (James Dunn) the ice cream man. She wants to know Jimmie better, but is terrified of rejection.
Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace
A shocking exposé of the deplorable conditions and abuses from the Willowbrook State School for children with intellectual disabilities.
I Can't Do This But I CAN Do That: A Film for Families about Learning Differences
Does having a learning disability mean that you can’t learn? Eight children prove that the answer is a definitive 'No' in this documentary. Interviews with kids are intercut with scenes of the children engaged in activities that reflect their talents to form a compelling portrait of the ways in which these young people use their strengths to overcome their challenges.
Till I Met You
This romantic comedy follows the story of three friends — Sebastian, a boy; Iris, a girl; and Alejandro, a closeted homosexual - who eventually fall in love with each other and find themselves in an unusual love triangle.
There She Goes
Comedy drama that shines a light on the day-to-day life of a family looking after their severely learning disabled girl, Rosie.
OMG: Oh My Guardians
Miss Goody Two-Shoes Chanel is entering the big and nasty world of college - mean girls and rebellious hunks included. Can she and the heavenly guardians watching over her make it through?
Bagman
Aside from being a barber, Benjo had to do odd jobs to make both ends meet. His wife is pregnant and in order to provide for his wife and soon-to-be-child, he did a small mission to save his family. Soon enough, because of the easy money he gets, he will become the governor’s bagman.
Raising Mama
Abigail, a teenager who takes care of her scornful mother, Letty, who was stricken with brain regression after being shot. Abigail discovers her true identity after learning about her mother’s shooter.
Misis Piggy
A single mother of three has devoted her life working hard to provide for her family. Her sacrifice finally pays off as she sees the success of her children. Their peaceful life is shaken when his ex-husband returns, hoping to make up for lost time.
A Love to Last
Sometimes we find love in the most unexpected places, and it comes in the most unexpected moment. Can two broken hearts make their love last?
Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap
Analyn is a genius who was born poor and raised by her illiterate and sickly mother. She graduates from high school at the age of 12 and dreams of becoming a doctor in order to help the less privileged. She graduates from med school at 19 years old and becomes the youngest surgical resident in a large hospital. Despite her achievements, she has to deal with bullying and competition from her fellow doctors, who are threatened by her age and intelligence. She soon finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to leave her profession indefinitely. She returns to the hospital when she learns that she is the only doctor skilled enough to save her father from a rare brain disease.
Uncoupling
Can there be life after love? Can there be friendship after separation? In this thoroughly modern tale of picking up the pieces after a failed marriage, successful doctor Alex is about to find out.
Raya Mermaid
Raya as she returns to her family's beach resort. A tragedy will force her to rethink how she will move on with her life. Raya will also have to face personal challenges involving her family and self-discovery.
Unicorn Included
A man (Jonathan) deals with the newfound responsibilities and problems of being a first-time homeowner, with the "help" of his unexpected roommate: a lazy, sarcastic unicorn (Unicorn) who came with the condo and won't leave.
Panday Kids
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.
Bite of the Dark
Kagat ng Dilim is a Philippine horror-drama anthology television series that is produced by Viva Television and premiered on Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation from June 10, 2000, ran until 2002 and later revived on TV5 since November 27, 2020.
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A digital anthology series that plumbs the depths of our overreliance on social media and the internet, and shows us that while technological advances help make our lives easier, anything that we consume too much of can be harmful to us.
Alamat ng Ano
An anthology of absurd funny stories about the origin of mundane things. Told by two main characters, both barangay tanods. One who tells the "alamat" and the other one who listens and usually disagrees.
Navy Wife
A Hawaiian naval nurse weds a widowed officer partly because he has a crippled daughter.