Theme

parental bonds

12 films · 3 directors

Films that explore this

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

2017 · James Gunn

Once Upon My Mother

Once Upon My Mother

2026 · Ken Scott

The Boy Who Gave

The Boy Who Gave

2026 · Allison Precious Emmanuel

Koto: The Ancient City

Koto: The Ancient City

1980 · Kon Ichikawa

Wanted, A Child

1909 · D.W. Griffith

Saving One Who Was Dead

Saving One Who Was Dead

2021 · Václav Kadrnka

2019 · Vardis Marinakis

Darling, How Could You?

Darling, How Could You?

1951 · Mitchell Leisen

That Night’s Wife

That Night’s Wife

1930 · Yasujiro Ozu

Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son

2013 · Hirokazu Kore-eda

2024 · Christian Ditter

2008 · Hayao Miyazaki

Directors who explore this

Andy Muschietti United States Brenda Chapman United States Chloé Zhao China