The power of maternal love lies in the fact that it can still be felt—even in absence. That’s the case in Billy Elliot, where the protagonist’s mother has ed away, yet her love continues to inspire him to pursue his dream against all odds.
Mike Mills’ drama 20th Century Women shows that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Set in the late 1970s, it follows a single mother who enlists the help of other women to guide her teenage son through confusing times.
The power of maternal love lies in the fact that it can still be felt—even in absence. That’s the case in Billy Elliot, where the protagonist’s mother has ed away, yet her love continues to inspire him to pursue his dream against all odds.
The 2019 adaptation of Little Women focuses heavily on Jo and Amy, but doesn’t always give enough credit to the March sisters’ mother, Marmee. With their father away fighting in the Civil War, it’s she who ensures her daughters grow up strong and comionate.
Mother-daughter relationships can be complicated too. Pixar’s Brave captures that perfectly with the headstrong princess Merida and her strict mother, Queen Elinor. Their tension spirals out of control—but ultimately, it’s a beautiful story of love and growth.