New England setting

While British, Loach's social realist approach to depicting working-class communities parallels the intimate New England character studies found in American independent cinema.

His dark, atmospheric films like 'Gone Girl' are deeply rooted in exploring the psychological underbelly of small American towns and suburban New England landscapes.

Jenkins' meditative storytelling and focus on intimate human connections within specific geographic and cultural settings mirror the introspective quality of New England narratives.