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Peace Breaker

Name: Peace Breaker
Director: Lien Yi-chi
Released: 2017
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Lien Yi-chi

Runtime

113 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Peace Breaker functions as a standard genre-driven crime drama focused on individual moral failure. The narrative structure prioritizes the consequences of an accidental crime over exploring systemic identity dynamics. The film adheres to traditional crime clichés, centering on a male protagonist in a position of authority. This focus results in a lack of visible characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or disruption of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work lacks intentional engagement with progressive narrative subversion, remaining a character study of moral ambiguity within a conventional framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Peace Breaker have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that explore non-straight identities. It lacks any visible engagement with queer themes.

How does Peace Breaker portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male detective, using a typical male character archetype. There is no indication of gender role subversion or diverse female presence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Peace Breaker?

Fair

The production likely exists outside Western dominance, yet specific details regarding a multi-ethnic cast are absent. It maintains a neutral baseline without multi-layered depth.

How does Peace Breaker represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores moral relativism through a detective's personal failings. However, it lacks a clear critique of specific cultural or institutional structures.

Does Peace Breaker include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film provides a character study centered on moral ambiguity and systemic pressure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and diverse character identities.
The film relies on conventional gender archetypes without subverting traditional roles.
There is no visible engagement with LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A morally bent detective has one of the worst days of his life after he tries to cover up an accidental crime.

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