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Rolling
Representation Score
4.7/10
Fair
2022
Director
Kwak Min-seung
Runtime
74 minutes
Average Rating
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Rolling (2022) is a realistic character study that examines the personal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film centers on the domestic sphere and the shifting responsibilities of a young woman facing economic challenges. It explores the resilience of women and the pressures of capitalism on small businesses. While the film does not engage deeply with identity politics, it offers a grounded perspective on socioeconomic vulnerabilities within a specific cultural context.
Category Breakdown
Does Rolling have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the maternal-filial bond and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
How does Rolling portray gender?
The story highlights the resilience of women like Young-shim and Juri through their roles in domestic labor and family life. It operates within a traditional family structure.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Rolling?
As a Korean production, the film provides an authentic look at the socioeconomic realities of a specific Korean community. It focuses on the struggles of small business owners and their families.
How does Rolling represent religion and culture?
The narrative emphasizes the cultural traditions of small businesses, particularly through the lens of a Kim-bob restaurant. It portrays the importance of familial duty and cultural heritage.
Does Rolling include disability representation?
The film introduces themes of elder care and physical vulnerability through the depiction of an ailing mother. However, the depth of this portrayal is not fully explored.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the economic resilience and ability to act of women.
- Provides an authentic look at Korean cultural and socioeconomic realities.
- Explores domestic labor and familial responsibilities in a nuanced way.
Limited or Absent
- Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
- Relies on traditional family structures without challenging gender hierarchies.
- Limits exploration of disability beyond using it as a plot device for elder care.
Official Synopsis
COVID-19 is rampant in the world. Juri, a 25-year-old young girl, stops socializing and has been just staying at home. Her mother, Young-shim struggles against the hard season, still running her Kim-bob place. One day, Young-shim leaves to take care of her sick mother, and Juri takes charge of the restaurant unexpectedly.
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