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That's It

Name: That's It
Director: Gakuryu Ishii
Released: 2015
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2015

Director

Gakuryu Ishii

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That's It is a genre-driven crime drama that delves into the lives of runaways, the homeless, and sex workers, offering a glimpse into the vulnerabilities of those sidelined by mainstream society. However, the film relies heavily on traditional crime clichés and masculine-coded conflict. underrepresented groups are often portrayed as subjects of the plot rather than characters with significant roles. While the film effectively critiques the effectiveness of social institutions, it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability, focusing primarily on class-based exclusion.

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Category Breakdown

Does That's It have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film touches on underrepresented communities, including sex workers and runaways, but does not explicitly depict non-straight relationships or provide specific LGBTQ+ character arcs.

How does That's It portray gender?

Fair

The storyline revolves around masculine conflict between the protagonist and a gang leader. Female characters, such as prostitutes, appear but seem to play passive roles rather than active ones.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That's It?

Fair

As a Japanese production, the film highlights social class and those on the fringes. It focuses on domestic social hierarchies without a diverse cast of ethnicities.

How does That's It represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques mainstream social structures by focusing on the 'underground life.' It emphasizes the perspectives of systemic outsiders, such as the homeless and runaways, over institutional stability.

Does That's It include disability representation?

Limited

The story centers on socio-economic exclusion. There is no depiction of characters representing neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Focuses on the lives of systemic outsiders and the 'underground life'.
Critiques mainstream social structures through its character archetypes.
Explores the struggles of socio-economically underrepresented groups.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Female characters often occupy passive roles within the plot structure.
Lacks visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Samao Daikoku seeks a way out of the underground life that he has led. He is tortured by a gang boss after stealing a hard disk containing personal information on runaways, homeless people and prostitutes, and the mystery behind his past is revealed.

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