maternal devotion

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore maternal sacrifice and unconditional love with nuanced emotional depth.

Her psychological dramas, particularly 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' examine the complexities of maternal responsibility and devotion.

Films like 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' sensitively portray maternal presence and the protective bonds between mothers and children.