His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' intimately explore familial obligations, sacrifice, and the emotional weight of caring for others across generations.

Through works like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You', he examines systemic pressures on caregivers and the exhaustion of those struggling to support themselves and their families.

Her films such as 'Tomboy' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' delicately portray emotional labor, attentiveness, and the complex bonds of caring for and protecting those we love.