The last decade has seen an explosion of stories that not only feature blended families but place their unique dynamics at the very center of the narrative. These films span every genre, reflecting the universal nature of the experience.
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Aftersun (2022) — This masterpiece is a memory film. An adult Sophie looks back at a holiday with her divorced (or separated?) father, Calum. The “blend” is off-screen: we learn Sophie has a stepfather, but the film is haunted by why Calum isn’t there. The dynamic is less about the stepfather and more about the hole he stepped into. The film suggests that some voids can’t be filled—only respected. The last decade has seen an explosion of