maternal instinct

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Our Little Sister' intimately explore the complexities of maternal bonds, biological versus chosen family, and the sacrifices inherent in motherhood.

Her visceral, psychological approach to motherhood in films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' examines maternal love under extreme psychological and emotional strain.

Her films such as 'Tomboy' and 'Water Lilies' delicately address maternal presence, protection, and the unspoken emotional connections between mothers and children with poetic sensitivity.