THEME EXPLORATION

rebuilding family bonds

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · James Gunn
Sherrybaby
Sherrybaby
2006 · Laurie Collyer
Colours of Time
Colours of Time
2026 · Cédric Klapisch
Summer with Hope
Summer with Hope
2022 · Sadaf Foroughi
Romería
Romería
2026 · Carla Simón
Qingtong & Kuihua
Qingtong & Kuihua
2026 · Chen Kun-hou
Sneaks
Sneaks
2025 · Rob Edwards
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
The Boy Who Gave
The Boy Who Gave
2026 · Allison Precious Emmanuel
Koto: The Ancient City
Koto: The Ancient City
1980 · Kon Ichikawa
Mr. Church
Mr. Church
2016 · Bruce Beresford
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Our Little Sister' intimately explore how families are built, maintained, and healed through everyday moments and unconventional bonds.

 Lynne Ramsay United Kingdom

Films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine damaged family structures and the struggle toward understanding and reconciliation.