Tracing the thread…
His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' intimately explore the struggles of working-class families managing childcare within broken social systems.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanFilms such as 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' profoundly examine unconventional caregiving, parental bonds, and the emotional complexities of raising children outside traditional family structures.
Newt Arnold United KingdomHer films 'American Honey' and 'Fish Tank' deeply engage with themes of vulnerable youth, parental neglect, and the search for care and belonging in difficult circumstances.