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My Perfect You

My Perfect You

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2018

TV-PG

Director

Cathy Garcia-Sampana

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Perfect You is a conventional romantic drama that revolves around the emotional journey of its main characters. The narrative structure relies on well-established genre clichés rather than exploring diverse identities or challenging societal norms. While the film offers a non-Western perspective through its Philippine setting, it stays within the boundaries of mainstream storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Perfect You have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional male-female relationship without addressing non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does My Perfect You portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a female protagonist, Abi, who serves as an emotional support for the male character, Burn. This aligns with the idea that women often provide emotional labor for men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Perfect You?

Fair

As a Philippine production, the film showcases a predominantly non-Western cast. However, it does not specifically address or challenge local ethnic hierarchies.

How does My Perfect You represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on mainstream romantic melodrama, emphasizing individual emotional growth over radical secular or anti-Western themes.

Does My Perfect You include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions in the synopsis.

Present on Screen

  • Features a non-Western, non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast as a Philippine production.

Limited or Absent

  • Relies on traditional gender clichés where the female lead provides emotional support for the male lead.
  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
  • Provides no visible representation of disability or neurodivergence.
  • Follows conventional romantic arcs rather than exploring complex social or cultural disruptions.

Official Synopsis

Burn, a man who’s down in the dumps, and Abi, the girl who helps him see the light again. Will they find the perfect love for them or will they have to fave heartbreak again?

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