On Mother’s Day, one fun activity to wind down as a family is to watch movies together. It’s a wonderful way to bond, as it leaves the floor open for discussion after each viewing. Parents might often have a different point of view from their children. When talking about these significant moments from movies, it helps paint a better picture of how the other family member reacts to certain scenarios. For Mother’s Day, these seven movies are suitable for all to sit down, enjoy, and have a fruitful discussion afterwards.

We start this list with a strong, familiar film that has touched the hearts of many Filipinos. Rory B. Quintos’ “Anak” is a story many families with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) know all too well. In “Anak,” Vilma Santos takes on the role of Josie, an OFW who comes home after many years of being away from her family. Unfortunately, as she tries to form a business with friends to stay in the country, she finds her children are detached from her due to her having been away for so long. One of her daughters, Clara, played by Claudine Barretto, holds the most resentment toward her. This leads to Josie desperately trying to relate to her daughter and make up for lost time.

If you found out your mother had a terminal illness, how would you spend your final days together? In the film, we follow the Facundo family. Maricel Soriano acts as the ill matriarch, with her three children, played by Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, and Belle Mariano, desperately trying to convince her to undergo treatment again. The mom shares with them her final wish, to attend a meet-and-greet with her favorite Korean actor, portrayed by Park Seo-joon. Heartwarming, humorous, and it packs a powerful punch to the feelings of viewers.

Princess Merida struggles with societal expectations set upon her, as she is forced to find a suitor as part of her royal duties rather than go out on adventures as she pleases. Her mother, Queen Elinor, disagrees with Merida’s thirst for adventure, thinking it to be unfitting for a princess. Merida holds a grudge against her and makes an ill-fated wish with a witch, turning her mother into a bear. This leads to Merida having to find a way to get her mother back to her normal form, while also making sure the kingdom doesn’t fall apart.

Michelle Yeoh took home the Oscar Award for Best Actress after her successful role as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant trying to keep the family’s laundry shop operational. Along the way, she struggles in her relationship with her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu), and her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan). Interdimensional shenanigans add on top of troubles, with the Internal Revenue System causing a chaotic mess across alternate realities. It’s a remarkable film that shows the true pressures of a matriarchal breadwinner.

While this addition might cater more to dads and the boys, you have to admit this film has Sigourney Weaver at her peak. Expect an action-packed thriller as Ellen Ripley tries to finish off aliens, while keeping her crew and nine-year-old Newt alive. It’s just as intense as its predecessor, and it’s sure to rile up the family while watching.