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End of Summer

Name: End of Summer
Director: Zhou Quan
Released: 2017
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Zhou Quan

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

End of Summer is a character-driven film that explores identity formation during the 1998 World Cup. It challenges traditional social roles through the personal journeys of a child, a teacher, and an elder. The film stands out by providing a localized, non-Western perspective that goes beyond typical coming-of-age narratives. However, it lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does End of Summer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

While there is no direct mention of LGBTQ+ identities, the film hints at internal exploration through characters discovering their true selves.

How does End of Summer portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on the vulnerability of a traditionally masculine figure, offering a nuanced look at masculinity and emotional ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is End of Summer?

Good

Set in China, the film provides a non-Western perspective, avoiding Western cultural norms and emphasizing a localized setting and cultural storytelling.

How does End of Summer represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the conflict between traditional authority and individual growth, prioritizing personal emotional development over strict societal roles.

Does End of Summer include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Presents a culturally specific, non-Western perspective on the coming-of-age genre.
Explores the vulnerability of traditionally masculine figures.
Examines the tension between authority and individual self-discovery.

Limited or Absent

Could include more representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Should consider including characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A coming-of-age family drama with a timid fifth grader, an orthodox middle-aged teacher, and a grumpy old man awakening to their true selves during the 1998 World Cup.

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