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Baby

Baby

Representation Score

7.4/10

Good

2018

Director

Liu Jie

Runtime

96 minutes

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Baby is a nuanced character study that emphasizes the female protagonist's emotional and intellectual journey. By highlighting her ability to act, the film challenges traditional emotional hierarchies. The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ themes or multi-ethnic the way different parts of someone's identity overlap, but it offers a sophisticated exploration of personal ethics and social responsibility. It examines the systemic cycles of neglect in modern urban life. The narrative remains firmly rooted in a specific cultural context, focusing on the complexities of contemporary urban living.

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Category Breakdown

Does Baby have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual and cisgender relationships without any clear indication of LGBTQ+ themes or non-binary gender identities.

How does Baby portray gender?

Good

The story centers around the female protagonist and her decisive role in driving the narrative. It challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing her intellectual and emotional strength during personal crises.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Baby?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Chinese, set in an urban environment that highlights the experiences of the Chinese middle class without incorporating actors from different ethnic backgrounds.

How does Baby represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on individual emotional experiences within a secular urban setting, exploring personal ethics and the dynamics of urban loneliness without delving into religious influences.

Does Baby include disability representation?

Good

A genetic disorder is a key plot element. The film handles the condition with respect, focusing on the protagonist's empathy and proactive response rather than ridicule.

Present on Screen

  • Strong focus on female subjectivity and ability to act.
  • Respectful handling of disability as a narrative driver.
  • Sophisticated exploration of personal ethics.

Limited or Absent

  • Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded subtext.
  • Limited diversity in ethnic representation.
  • Minimal engagement with religious or institutional perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When a woman who was abandoned at birth because of a genetic disorder sees a child facing the same fate, she finds herself trying to persuade their parents to reconsider and goes to extreme lengths to save the child.

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