career vs. family

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' intimately explore how professional ambitions and family bonds intersect and sometimes conflict.

Works such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' examine how personal trauma and parental responsibility shape individual identity and choices.

Her films including 'The Farewell' and 'Nomadland' deeply probe the tension between pursuing independence and fulfilling family obligations across cultures.