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Laundry Show

Name: Laundry Show
Director: Rizki Balki
Released: 2019
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Director

Rizki Balki

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Laundry Show follows a typical entrepreneurial storyline where the main character transitions from corporate life to running a small business. The film relies on character-driven comedy and traditional romantic clichés to advance the plot. While the ensemble includes a variety of distinct personalities, the narrative structure adheres to standard storytelling conventions. It does not explore complex social issues or multi-layered identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Laundry Show have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a developing relationship between Kokoh and Agustina. It does not include explicit representations of non-traditional gender identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Laundry Show portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Tiur and Agustina play important roles. However, they often fit into traditional comedic stereotypes rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Laundry Show?

Fair

Character names suggest a Southeast Asian or Indonesian setting. The narrative operates within a localized context without explicitly questioning ethnic hierarchies.

How does Laundry Show represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on entrepreneurship and market competition. It follows a standard merit-based storyline without delving into deeper critiques of secular or traditional institutions.

Does Laundry Show include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of visible or invisible disabilities. The cast does not include characters representing neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a diverse cast of distinct personalities.
Gives prominent roles to female characters.
Presents a localized cultural narrative set in a Southeast Asian context.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on traditional romantic comedy clichés.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
Does not address disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Uki or familiarly called Kokoh chooses to resign from his office to set up a laundry business. At the beginning, he has to deal with his employees who have various ridiculous personalities: Tiur, a receptionist who is very ignorant, Kendi and Deden who always make troubles at the ironing table .. However, Kokoh's biggest challenge is unexpected competition from Agustina, who suddenly sets up a laundry business right in front of her kiosk. Now, Kokoh must choose between business or the seed of love that slowly begins to grow.

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