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Better and Better

Name: Better and Better
Director: Zhang Yibai, Xie Dongshen
Released: 2013
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

Director

Zhang Yibai, Xie Dongshen

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Better and Better is a community-focused narrative that prioritizes social stability and traditional hierarchies. The film presents an authentic look at rural Chinese life without challenging established norms. The story relies on well-established social institutions like the family unit and village traditions. This focus results in a lack of engagement with identity politics or the deconstruction of systemic norms. While the film offers an authentic glimpse into rural Chinese life, it remains within a conventional framework. It avoids exploring non-straight-centered identities or subverting traditional gender and cultural roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Better and Better have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It centers on traditional family obligations and community celebrations.

How does Better and Better portray gender?

Fair

The story features a male protagonist and a maternal figure who drives the plot. Traditional gender roles related to community management and family duties are emphasized.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Better and Better?

Fair

Set in West Well Valley, the film showcases a culturally homogeneous Chinese village. It highlights domestic cultural cohesion without blending multiple cultures.

How does Better and Better represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional values such as filial piety and community unity. It celebrates the preservation of local customs and ancestral roots.

Does Better and Better include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Authentic depiction of Chinese village life and ethnic identity.
Clear focus on community cohesion and ancestral roots.

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
Does not explore or subvert traditional gender hierarchies or roles.
No representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Sun Xiangcheng, a self-styled professional fan organiser, is called from his home village of West Well Valley by his mother Yuanfang. Thinking he's highly connected with celebrities, she asks him to help organise the village's New Year celebrations

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