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This Time

Name: This Time
Director: Nuel Crisostomo Naval
Released: 2016
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2016

Director

Nuel Crisostomo Naval

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This Time functions as a conventional romantic drama, emphasizing personal emotional growth over broader social commentary. The narrative adheres to a traditional framework focused on the challenges of long-distance love between childhood friends. While the film employs standard genre clichés, it does not attempt to deconstruct social or cultural norms. Although it offers a platform for character-driven storytelling, it lacks the complexity needed to challenge established norms. Ultimately, the film presents a localized exploration of emotional milestones within a traditional romantic drama framework, without incorporating diverse or subversive elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does This Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a romantic relationship between Coby and Ava. There are no instances of same-sex relationships or characters with non-traditional gender identities.

How does This Time portray gender?

Fair

The film follows a traditional romantic drama format. It delves into the emotional journeys of the main characters but does not challenge conventional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Time?

Fair

The movie seems to center around a localized character study. There is no clear indication of intentional representation of various ethnicities or diverse backgrounds.

How does This Time represent religion and culture?

Fair

The themes revolve around childhood friendship and longing from afar. The narrative does not critique or challenge religious, secular, or institutional frameworks.

Does This Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities incorporated into the storyline or character arcs.

Present on Screen

Offers a platform for character-driven emotional storytelling.
Explores the emotional journeys of the main characters.

Limited or Absent

Does not disrupt traditional social, gender, or cultural hierarchies.
Does not include non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.
Does not feature characters with disabilities or diverse ethnic ensembles.

Official Synopsis

Childhood friends Coby and Ava, who only see each other during summer vacations. As time passes, the characters develop feelings for each other but having a relationship long-distance is a great challenge for both.

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