His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of parental expectations, family bonds, and how pressure shapes identity across generations.

In 'Lady Bird' and 'Little Women,' she examines the tension between parental ambitions and individual autonomy, particularly focusing on mothers pushing daughters toward success.

Her films including 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'Ratcatcher' delve into childhood trauma and the suffocating weight of parental neglect and emotional pressure.