parenting struggles

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' intimately explore the complexities of parenthood, family bonds, and the sacrifices parents make across different socioeconomic circumstances.

Her visceral films such as 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' unflinchingly examine parental guilt, responsibility, and the psychological toll of raising children.

Through works like 'Girlhood' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' she deeply investigates motherhood, maternal love, and the generational conflicts inherent in parent-child relationships.