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Do You Want to Change?

Do You Want to Change?

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2020

Director

Han Dae-wi

Runtime

60 minutes

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Do You Want to Change? is a localized romantic drama that emphasizes interpersonal tension and shifting loyalties within a domestic setting. The plot centers on traditional romantic dynamics, primarily following straight-centered relationship norms. While Jisu's assertive actions offer a brief challenge to traditional gender roles, the overall narrative remains confined to conventional genre structures. The film functions as a character-driven study of morality and romance without addressing broader social or cultural complexities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Do You Want to Change? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Do You Want to Change? portray gender?

Fair

Jisu takes an active role in initiating intimacy, which briefly challenges traditional gender dynamics. However, the film remains rooted in conventional romantic drama structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Do You Want to Change??

Limited

The production features a homogeneous cast with no indication of multi-ethnic or racially diverse representation.

How does Do You Want to Change? represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores shifting loyalties and interpersonal morality through complex romantic entanglements. However, it does not engage with broader systemic or institutional critiques.

Does Do You Want to Change? include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences.

Present on Screen

  • Jisu demonstrates unexpected sexual ability to act by initiating intimacy.
  • The plot explores complex themes of interpersonal morality and situational ethics.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
  • The social structure remains homogeneous, lacking racial or ethnic diversity.
  • The film does not engage with systemic critiques or broader institutional power structures.

Official Synopsis

Dongwon-Minho brothers living in one house. My brother Dong-won is watching a video at home without a girlfriend. She introduces a woman because her younger sister is sorry. That night, Dongwon's girlfriend support and introduce to her brother. Invites Jisu to the house and gathers for a drink. The night is getting deeper and drinking is. Suddenly Jisu kisses Minho, Let's seduce them and make love that day. The next day, Index and Ji-won come back to play. My older brother, Gim, who became a younger brother's lover. Sneaking into her sleeping room...

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