fear of commitment

His films obsessively explore romantic hesitation and emotional distance through fragmented narratives and visual melancholy, particularly in works like 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046'.

The 'Before' trilogy dissects commitment anxieties and relationship evolution across decades, examining why intimacy frightens even as it draws people together.

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Our Little Sister' delicately examine how characters avoid or delay deeper familial and romantic bonds despite profound emotional need.