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Open

Name: Open
Director: Andoy Ranay
Released: 2019
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

Director

Andoy Ranay

Runtime

105 minutes

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Open is a character-focused film that questions traditional romantic storylines by emphasizing psychological complexity. It moves away from the 'happy ending' cliché and instead looks at the fragility of trust and social contracts. However, the film stays within traditional relationship roles and does not explore non-traditional gender identities or disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Open have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film challenges the typical idea of a perfect couple by focusing on an open relationship. This breaks away from the usual romantic storyline and offers a fresh perspective on relationships.

How does Open portray gender?

Fair

Rome and Ethan have a complex power dynamic where Ethan influences the situation negatively. Rome shows strength by making difficult decisions to maintain the relationship, even if it means compromising her values.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Open?

Good

This Philippine production offers a unique, local perspective on romance that contrasts with Western ideals. It explores intimacy in a way that questions traditional Western views on love and relationships.

How does Open represent religion and culture?

Good

The film focuses on psychological and social issues rather than religious or conservative morals. It questions the traditional family structure and the sanctity of marriage.

Does Open include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional romantic storylines by exploring open relationships.
Offers a localized, non-Western perspective on modern relationships.
Avoids simple clichés by showing complex psychological and power dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with non-traditional gender identities or LGBTQ+ experiences.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Focuses on traditional relationship roles and domestic instability.

Official Synopsis

Rome and Ethan have been together for 14 years. He is the love of her life, and she is his number one supporter. They are each other's firsts, and to their friends, they are the perfect couple. When the two begin to feel that their relationship has gone stale, they explore the idea of going open. It's something Ethan wants to do and it's the only way Rome feels she can do to keep her man. They agree that they are allowed to have sex with strangers, but they are not allowed to fall in love. In a relationship built over time, the two begin to "explore" expecting to salvage the exact same thing they are giving up. In the end, they learn the importance of the very thing that they have been blind to–a relationship without trust will eventually crumble.

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