unexpected responsibility

His films consistently explore how ordinary people are thrust into caregiving and moral obligations they never anticipated, particularly in 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows.'

He examines how systemic circumstances force individuals into desperate situations where they must assume responsibilities beyond their control, as seen in 'I, Daniel Blake.'

Her films portray characters burdened by sudden, overwhelming responsibilities—emotional, parental, or moral—that fundamentally alter their lives, notably in 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'Ratcatcher.'