Kindness

His films explore human compassion and quiet acts of kindness within family and community, examining how ordinary people care for one another across generations.

His socially conscious cinema consistently portrays the kindness and dignity of working-class people facing systemic hardship, celebrating human resilience and solidarity.

His whimsical, meticulously crafted narratives frequently center on flawed characters performing small acts of generosity and attempting emotional connection despite their eccentricities.