holiday traditions

His films intimately capture family rituals and seasonal traditions through long takes and naturalistic storytelling, particularly in works like 'A City of Sadness' and 'The Assassin.'

His filmography deeply explores family gatherings, generational connections, and cultural celebrations as seen in 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters.'

His social realist approach examines how marginalized families navigate holidays and traditions, revealing both struggles and resilience in films like 'I, Daniel Blake.'