unresolved relationships

His films like 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046' are defined by characters trapped in emotional limbo, unable to fully consummate or resolve their romantic connections.

Works such as 'After Life' and 'Like Father, Like Son' explore unfinished family bonds and the lingering tensions of relationships that cannot be repaired or fully understood.

Her films including 'Vagabond' and 'Le Bonheur' examine fractured human connections and the impossibility of true understanding between people.