His films consistently examine how social systems marginalize the poor and illegitimate, exposing the structural inequalities that define class hierarchies.

He explores illegitimacy and found families challenging rigid social hierarchies, particularly in films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' that question what legitimacy truly means.

His character-driven narratives reveal how social hierarchies trap individuals in cycles of shame and exclusion based on class, family status, and societal judgment.