THEME EXPLORATION
father-daughter reconciliation
Tracing the thread…
John Lee Hancock · USA
Explores complex family dynamics and reconciliation across generations, particularly in films like 'Crooklyn' and 'Da 5 Bloods' where paternal relationships are central to narrative healing.
Hirokazu Koreeda · Japan
Specializes in intimate portrayals of family estrangement and reunion, with 'I Wish' and 'Like Father, Like Son' examining how fathers and children navigate emotional distance and reconnection.