Child/childhood abuse

Shows or movies that show the short-term or long-term psychosocial, economic or physical effects of childhood abuse (physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, forms of neglect), particularly from parents but instead could be from other adults or family members (this list isn't for school bullying). Or at least show abuse and give it some relevancy to the plot or character development at any point. If it's just a throwaway scene with no bearing on anything, then I probs won't but it in here. There's no clear threshold for "abuse" and it's a vague descriptor, but it's based on my opinion.

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MC= main character

wolffanghameha Mar 13, 2025

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1. At a Distance, Spring Is Green

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

An MC with emotionally/physically abusive parents (during childhood and adulthood) and the show clearly shows knock-on effects in their adulthood. Major part of the story.
2. Breathless

Korean Movie - 2009

10

Three teen/adult MCs and one other character have gone through or are going through childhood emotional/physical/witness domestic violence abuse from parents. Realistically shows how they're affected and confused by their reality. Also shows how a sibling harms their sibling in that context. Was inspired by the director/actor's own life. Major part of the story.
3. A Girl at My Door

Korean Movie - 2014

10

Child going through emotional/physical abuse/parental alcoholism. Shows effects in childhood, and has an adult trying to help. Major part of the story.
4. Silenced

Korean Movie - 2011

sexual abuse in a school
5. Weak Hero Class 1

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

9.0

One of the MCs goes through emotional/physical abuse, which is covered up and secret. It clearly affects their thoughts and behaviour. Major part of their character and has knock-on major effects on the plot.
6. Children of Nobody

Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
7. Mother

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
8. Mother

Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes