parental regret

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' intimately explore parental sacrifice, estrangement, and the complicated emotions parents carry about their choices.

In 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' she examines parental trauma, guilt, and the psychological weight of maternal and paternal responsibility.

'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and '4 Months' trilogy brutally dissect parental neglect, generational trauma, and the consequences of family decisions on children's lives.