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Where's the Dragon?

Name: Where's the Dragon?
Director: Sing-Choong Foo
Released: 2015
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2015

Director

Sing-Choong Foo

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Where's the Dragon? stands out by integrating Chinese mythology and the Chinese Zodiac into its narrative, offering a fresh perspective beyond Western storytelling traditions. The film places a young female protagonist at the center of the action, breaking away from traditional gender stereotypes. However, the film does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities, nor does it explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Where's the Dragon? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not specifically address LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on a quest-driven adventure without mentioning diverse gender identities.

How does Where's the Dragon? portray gender?

Good

A young girl serves as the main character, actively driving the plot. She is not portrayed as a damsel in distress but rather as a strong, proactive protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Where's the Dragon??

Good

The story is rooted in Chinese mythology and the Chinese Zodiac, providing a rich Eastern mythological backdrop instead of relying on Western folklore.

How does Where's the Dragon? represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores themes of systemic corruption through a conspiracy. The young protagonist challenges established power structures, highlighting issues of oppression.

Does Where's the Dragon? include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of physical or neurodivergent disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who actively drives the plot, challenging traditional gender roles.
It incorporates Chinese mythology and the Chinese Zodiac, providing a unique cultural perspective.
The narrative structure emphasizes non-Western storytelling traditions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
Characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities are not included.
The narrative focuses primarily on gender and cultural diversity, excluding other forms of diversity.

Official Synopsis

The story follows a ten-year-old girl who teams up with animals from the Chinese Zodiac to search for a lost dragon and save the world from a treacherous conspiracy.

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