parental determination

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' explore how parental bonds are defined by sacrifice and commitment rather than biological ties.

Works such as 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' examine the psychological weight of parental responsibility and maternal determination.

His films including 'A Separation' and 'Everybody Knows' delve into how parental instincts drive moral choices and shape family relationships under pressure.