As people, entertainment is a very integral part of our life. It is sometimes the very reflection of the society we are a part of. This is why films and series nowadays are much more than just forms of online/offline content. In short, sometimes our preferences reflect us. Here is a compilation of film series that captured the essence of the modern mother.

Lady Bird

This movie shows you the nuances in the relationship of a mother and her daughter. It doesn't fail to show us the complex nature of this relationship in a rather simplistic way. Lady bird and her mother's story is also the telling of the clash between the two different generations. What makes the story heartwarming is the way they bridge the gap between each other.

Freaky Friday

What if the phrase "To put yourself in someone else's shoes" comes to life,the Lindsay Lohan starrer Freaky Friday is exactly what it sounds like. Mother and daughters switch roles and bodies and start seeing the world from each other's perspectives. The question is, will this exchange of perspective heal their relationship?

Mimi

Kriti Sanon's Mimi is not only a story of a girl's resilience. It shows the surrogate industry in a different light. It also highlights the struggles through which surrogate mothers go through. With Pankaj Tripathi's comic timing, the movie becomes a beautiful combination of funny and warm. This movie would connect you to the character of Mimi, her evolution would definitely strike a chord in your heart.

English Vinglish

A lot of times homemakers of a family are taken for granted. They are often mocked and dismissed for not living the same fast paced life as everyone else. Directed by Gauri Shinde, this movie takes you on a journey with Shashi, a caterer and homemaker in her quest of tackling one of the biggest challenges in her life. Late Sridevi's acting will definitely make you bawl your eyes out at moments.

Lion

Adoption is one of the least explored themes when it comes to parenthood. Lion takes you on a journey where a man adopted by an Australian couple sets out to find his birth parents'. The movie stars prominent Hollywood actors like Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel and David Wenhan etc. The story puts forward the importance of parents in our lives regardless of the biological connection. It also shows how our 5th identities are deeply connected to those who brought us into the world.