Similarly, in Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Shoplifters (2018) and Like Father, Like Son (2013), the definition of family is pushed even further. Kore-eda explores the concept of chosen families versus biological ties, suggesting that the emotional bonds forged through shared trauma and daily care are often more resilient than those dictated by bloodlines. 3. The Adolescent Perspective: Loss of Agency
In the past, step-relationships were often reduced to the "evil stepparent" trope. While these stereotypes persist, modern filmmakers use cinema to challenge cultural taboos around divorce and non-traditional living arrangements.
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