mother son estrangement

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' delicately explore fractured family bonds and emotional distance between parents and children with profound sensitivity.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Munchausen,' he investigates the psychological torment of mother-son relationships strained by trauma, control, and inherited pain.

His autobiographical works like 'Mommy' and 'It's Only the End of the World' intensely portray the volatile, love-hate dynamics and communication breakdown between mothers and sons.