THEME EXPLORATION

family reunion

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Deux
Deux
2002 · Werner Schroeter
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · James Gunn
Fast & Furious 6
Fast & Furious 6
2013 · Justin Lin
Nénette et Boni
Nénette et Boni
1996 · Claire Denis
Summer with Hope
Summer with Hope
2022 · Sadaf Foroughi
Romería
Romería
2026 · Carla Simón
Maa Behen
Maa Behen
2026 · Suresh Triveni
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Annie
Annie
1982 · John Huston
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
2004 · Paolo Sorrentino
Dear Ones
Dear Ones
2021 · Grzegorz Jaroszuk
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Our Little Sister' intimately explore how families form, reunite, and navigate complex bonds beyond blood relations.

 Hou Hsiao-hsien Taiwan

His meditative works such as 'The Time to Live and the Time to Die' and 'A Brighter Summer Day' deeply examine family connections across generations and the passage of time.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

His socially conscious films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' portray families struggling to reunite despite economic hardship and systemic barriers.