toxic couples in movies

Lydia Nott's mother-in-law falls gravely ill, but Ian Hart, mistakenly thinking the ambulance is for Lydia's ex-boyfriend, blocks its path. At the hospital, he refuses to donate blood and even destroys the blood source needed for the rescue. Despite Lydia's efforts to find help, her mother-in-law dies. Ian skips the memorial to attend Ivy Scott's birthday, only to learn the truth too late. When he tries to expel Lydia from the Hart family, he discovers she's the rightful heir. Stricken with guilt over his mother's death, he is left to face the consequences of his actions.

On her wedding day, Elena dies — betrayed by her fiancé and his mistress, who stole her love, her family’s fortune, and even her organs. But fate gives her a second chance. Revived in the past, Elena won’t be played for a fool again. This time, she’s here for revenge.

Mia's world turned upside down when her first love, Logan Henry, re-entered her life with his young daughter, Jade Henry. As Jade became a constant presence in the family, Mia's relationship with her own daughter, Molly Justin, grew increasingly strained. Feeling overshadowed and repeatedly pushed aside, Molly slowly closed off her heart until one day, she left with her father, Mason Justin. Only after their departure did Mia awaken to the pain she'd caused. The weight of her indifference and the void left by her daughter's love began to consume her, plunging her into a spiral of irreparable remorse.

Yulia's parents forced her to marry John Hooper for money. She suffered from domestic violence for years, got serious injuries many times, and ended up in hospital. When the violence involved her daughter, Yulia decided to fight back.

Jeana Dylan and her husband were in love for 7 years and married for 5, only to find him having an affair. She then discovered that the past 7 years were all a scam. The man she slept next to every night was only after her family's wealth. After her pain, she decided to retaliate. She joined forces with the mistress, set a trap for her husband, lured him into investing, and made him return all the transferred assets. She also uncovered her husband's secret family and son outside. When everyone was gathered, Jeana let them fight amongst themselves. In the end, Sean Finn was jailed for attempted murder, Lucy Leon lost everything and almost got killed by him, Nina Finn was drowning in debt and forced to pay with her body, and the malicious mother-in-law suffered a stroke and was left unattended. As for Jeana, she reunited with Aaron Grant, the man she liked 10 years ago, and started a new life.

Myla Day dreams of her husband, Rio Bass, being with a mysterious red-haired woman, and they even want to kill her. One day, she suddenly discovers that everything in her dreams is actually true! To protect herself and her child, Myla seeks help from her wealthy parents. Together, they uncover Rio’s true nature and bring him to justice!

Kayla Anson, a top OB-GYN, was just hours away from her wedding when everything fell apart. The night before the ceremony, her adopted sister Elise arrived at the hospital with a ruptured ovary. To Kayla's shock, it was her fiancé, Adrian Fane, who brought Elise in.Relying on her experience, Kayla quickly realized the truth. Adrian and Elise had been having an affair. Without hesitation, she ended the engagement. That same night, she reached out to Rowan Keane, the wealthy heir who had loved her for years, and proposed a flash marriage. Rowan gladly accepted.At the wedding the next day, Kayla stood in front of everyone and announced she would not marry Adrian. As the crowd erupted in confusion, Rowan entered with an extravagant bride price. He exposed Adrian and Elise's betrayal, stood up to Kayla's biased parents, and helped her reclaim her pride in the most unforgettable way.

Chester Joseph and Winifred Sloan were once deeply in love, but a phone call made Chester believe Winifred had another lover and married him only for his wealth. His ex Yvette returned with her daughter, falsely claiming she had battled leukemia, and Chester believed her without question.During a car accident, Chester abandoned the gravely injured Winifred leading to her death. Yvette continued her schemes, pushing Madam Joseph, who knew the truth, into danger, deepening Chester's misunderstandings, and even planning an engagement with him. At the engagement ceremony, Madam Joseph arrived and exposed Yvette's treachery.

April Simpson takes the blame for murder to protect Reuben Rogers.Seven years later, now facing execution, she's granted ten days of compassionate leave to earn money for her mother's surgery by working as a hostess. There she encounters Reuben, who has become a business mogul. Believing she abandoned him for money years ago, he humiliates her with his wealth. On execution day, Dexter Edwards arrives with new evidence that saves her life.After her release, April desperately needs a liver transplant due to complications from her previous donation. But Reuben forcibly takes the donor liver for Kiara Simpson instead, causing April's mother to die suddenly. In despair, April attempts suicide. Finally learning the truth, a maddened Reuben searches frantically until he finds April, but she now suffers from amnesia. He carefully guards this final tenderness between them, but the truth will eventually shatter this fragile peace.

On a stormy night at eighteen, a young man lit up a girl's darkness, leaving a dazzling memory she would never forget. After ten years of love, she lost the ability to have children while saving his life, making him her only anchor. But over time, he strayed to other women and even fathered a child. When she was diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only a month to live, her heart broke beyond repair, and she finally left in despair. Only after losing his true love did he awaken to his mistakes—but can he ever earn redemption?

Quincy Lewis, the Dragon Clan's fourth daughter, vowed to marry her mortal savior, Calvin Luke, and help him rise to power, tolerating one hundred mistakes. Her three brothers followed, disguised as powerful magnates to aid him. Unaware they were her brothers,Calvin grew partial, convinced his mortal love was the key. But each act of despair cost Quincy a dragon bone. With only three left, his final acts of betrayal shattered them all.

Leah, the daughter of the chairman of CloudSky Airlines, had always dreamed of becoming a pilot. In high school, she fell in love with Harvey and chose to abandon her aspirations to become an air traffic controller for him. Seven years into their marriage, she waited in the control room for his return, only to discover his ambiguous relationship with flight attendant Sheila, leading to their divorce. By then, Leah had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. To ensure Harvey's flying safety, she decided to forgo treatment and continued working. When he confronted her about neglecting her health, Leah realized she could no longer sacrifice herself for someone who didn’t value her. She chose to divorce Harvey. After Leah left, Harvey felt the void in his life without her care. He longed for her return, but she was already building a new life.

Betrayed and killed by her fiancé, Jake Carter, and the scheming Tiffany Wells, Emma Foster is reborn with a chance to rewrite her fate. She rejects Jake, helps Alex Shaw rise in a prestigious competition, and watches as Jake faces humiliation and financial ruin. When he and Tiffany attempt to sabotage her birthday banquet, she turns the tables, exposing their schemes. Finally free from the past, Emma finds love and happiness with Alex, proving that success is the best revenge.

After her father's betrayal destroys her family, Jeri Snider abandons her fortune and disappears, only to be saved by struggling entrepreneur Clayton Lynn. She helps him build his empire in secret, but once he rises to power, he turns on her, even cheating with her relative, July. When July exposes Jeri and sets her up to be assaulted, mysterious tycoon Craig Lawson intervenes. But why does he care? Jeri once left him without explanation, and now his sudden return feels… calculated. Is love the real motive? Or is this marriage just another trap? Jeri must outsmart them all—before she loses everything for good.

I always thought I had the perfect marriage until the day I saw my husband with another woman. Picking myself up, I am going to make him pay for the hurt he inflicted on me.

When Melody Lowe was young, she saved Michael Pond, leaving a scar on her face. Hoping he would recognize her, she was heartbroken when he mistook Sharon Bright for his savior. Despite her love for him, she was misunderstood, but they eventually married—only because she offered him financial support during his lowest point. Melody devotes herself to their marriage, but their relationship remains cold. After being diagnosed with cancer, she passes away shortly after—only to be reborn. Determined to fight back, she seeks revenge against Michael and his mistress. Just when she thinks she can find happiness with her child, she discovers that it is her daughter who saved her life. Overwhelmed by loss, she finds solace in someone who truly loves her, while a little kid begins to cultivate on a distant mountain.

Betrayed by Zayn Lewis, Yelena Gunn lost everything—her family, her future, and her life in childbirth. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn with newfound clarity, she sees Zayn for who he truly is and, with Jasper Steele by her side, vows revenge. With calculated strikes at work and home, she brings down Zayn, delivering the final blow at his grand birthday banquet. As he loses everything, Yelena finds a new beginning. This time, she chooses love and happiness, accepting Jasper's proposal and stepping into a future where she is no longer a victim—but a victor.

Jessica Shaw's daughter loses her life under the rubble during a fire, while her husband, Zachary Yandell, saves another mother and daughter. Throughout their marriage, Jessica has been the one caring for their family, while Zachary continually makes excuses and sides with that pair of mother and daughter. This tragic loss has pushed Jessica to her limit. Determined to seek justice, she vows to make those who have wronged her and her daughter pay for their actions.