THEME EXPLORATION

unexpected parenthood

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking
1989 · Amy Heckerling
Weekend With Father
Weekend With Father
1951 · Douglas Sirk
March to May
March to May
2024 · Martin Pavol Repka
What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting
2012 · Kirk Jones
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1942 · Robert Siodmak
Despicable Me
Despicable Me
2010 · Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 · Gabriele Muccino
Let the Sun Shine In
Let the Sun Shine In
2017 · Claire Denis
Deaf
Deaf
2026 · Eva Libertad
Maa Behen
Maa Behen
2026 · Suresh Triveni
Parallel Tales
Parallel Tales
2026 · Asghar Farhadi
Peak Everything
Peak Everything
2026 · Anne Émond
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His films like 'Nobody Knows' and 'Shoplifters' explore unconventional family structures and the complexities of unexpected parental responsibility with profound tenderness.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

Works such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' examine how ordinary people navigate unexpected life circumstances and parental roles within socioeconomic constraints.

 Alfonso Cuarón Mexico

His films including 'Children of Men' and 'Roma' deeply explore themes of unexpected caregiving, maternal sacrifice, and the weight of parental responsibility in challenging circumstances.