Like Father, Like Son

This film, a poignant drama by Kore-eda, primarily evokes deep Sadness and Empathy as it explores the profound emotional turmoil of two families grappling with a hospital mix-up that swapped their sons at birth. Audiences experience a pervasive sense of Melancholy reflecting on the nature of family bonds and the bittersweet journey of the father, Ryota, as he redefines his understanding of Love and fatherhood. The narrative also generates Anxiety over the difficult choices faced by the parents and offers Hope and Inspiration through Ryota's personal growth and the eventual understanding between the families.