In these systems, love is expressed through control. Privacy is an insult. A mother calls her 35-year-old son six times a day. A father expects to be consulted on his daughter’s career choices. The drama arises when one member attempts to individuate. The conflict isn't anger; it's existential panic. “After everything I’ve sacrificed, you’re going to abandon me?”
Knives Out (Greed), Everything Everywhere All At Once (Generational Gap).
Stories are built on powerful emotions like grief, resentment, and forgiveness.