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Survival Family

Name: Survival Family
Director: Shinobu Yaguchi
Released: 2017
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Shinobu Yaguchi

Runtime

117 minutes

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Survival Family uses a global blackout to explore how society depends on technology and infrastructure. The film emphasizes the importance of family cohesion over the inclusion of diverse identities. While it offers a nuanced look at how systemic failures affect family dynamics, it remains focused on traditional structures and a specific cultural context. The film does not significantly represent LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse ethnic groups, or people with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Survival Family have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a traditional nuclear family and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or stories.

How does Survival Family portray gender?

Limited

The story follows typical gender roles where the father handles physical tasks while the mother manages emotions. Children gain practical skills, but traditional gender roles remain.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Survival Family?

Minimal

The cast and setting are very uniform, reflecting a middle-class Japanese experience without exploring multiple layers of identity.

How does Survival Family represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film criticizes modern consumerism and the reliance on technology, showing how institutions can break down when resources fail.

Does Survival Family include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent characters with disabilities, and disabilities are not used as key plot points.

Present on Screen

Critiques modern consumerism and technological dependency effectively.
Examines the breakdown of institutional reliability and social contracts.
Highlights the shift towards pragmatic family partnerships during crises.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional social structures.
Maintains traditional gender roles and responsibilities.
Features a homogeneous cast with limited ethnic diversity.
Does not prominently feature characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A world wide electrical outage occurs. Everything that requires electricity comes to a stop. Tokyo is nearly ruined. Yoshiyuki Suzuki decides to escape from Tokyo with his family.

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