THEME EXPLORATION

long-term friendship

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
Flowers of Shanghai
Flowers of Shanghai
1998 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
Past Lives
Past Lives
2023 · Celine Song
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998 · Guy Ritchie
My Little Pony: A New Generation
My Little Pony: A New Generation
2022 · José Luis Ucha
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Frank Darabont
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
2016 · Vincent Kesteloot
Top Gun
Top Gun
1987 · Tony Scott
The Curse of Snake Valley
The Curse of Snake Valley
1988 · Marek Piestrak
Shrek
Shrek
2001 · Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Richard Linklater USA

His 'Before' trilogy and 'Boyhood' explore how relationships and friendships evolve authentically over decades of real time.

 Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

Films like 'Our Little Sister' and 'Broker' examine how chosen and biological families maintain bonds through quiet moments and shared vulnerability.

 Leigh Whannell United Kingdom

His character-driven films like 'Another Year' and 'Secrets & Lies' deeply investigate how friendships weather life's disappointments and emotional complexities.