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Our Time Will Come

Our Time Will Come

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2017

PG-13

Director

Ann Hui

Runtime

130 minutes

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Ann Hui’s period piece stands out by centering Cantonese identity and avoiding a Western-centric viewpoint. The film provides a rich, authentic portrayal by focusing on the working class and the socio-cultural landscape of 1960s Hong Kong. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and disability narratives, it challenges traditional gender hierarchies. The female lead drives the character arcs, offering insight into the emotional labor needed during societal changes. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its focus on class and the preservation of local culture amid the pressures of modernization.

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Category Breakdown

Does Our Time Will Come have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a central romantic relationship between the main characters. It doesn't include any non-binary gender identities or queer narratives, sticking to traditional romance clichés.

How does Our Time Will Come portray gender?

Good

The female protagonist plays a significant role in driving the story. She navigates the tension between personal autonomy and the strict social norms of 1960s Hong Kong.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Our Time Will Come?

Excellent

The film offers an authentic look at Cantonese identity. It centers a Cantonese-speaking cast and provides a rich cultural backdrop through depictions of local street performers and the working class.

How does Our Time Will Come represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques rapid urbanization. It emphasizes preserving local identity and traditional ways of life over globalization.

Does Our Time Will Come include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing key roles in the plot.

Present on Screen

  • Authentic depiction of Cantonese identity and local working-class culture.
  • Challenges traditional gender roles through a strong female protagonist.
  • In-depth look at the conflict between individual identity and rapid urbanization.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or non-traditional gender representations.
  • No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, a school teacher and her would-be-fiancé link up with Chinese guerrilla fighters, forging their own path to freedom.

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