family disconnection

His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Shoplifters' explore fractured family bonds, emotional distance, and unconventional family structures with profound tenderness.

Her work, particularly 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' examines parental failure and the psychological rupture between family members.

Films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' present family trauma and disconnection as both psychological horror and deeply personal human tragedy.