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Time of Tears

Time of Tears

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

1987

PG

Director

Costa Mantis

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time of Tears is a character-driven drama centered on intergenerational connections and the experience of grief. The plot revolves around a child forming a bond with an elderly man after his grandfather's passing. The film adheres to a conventional dramatic structure. Since the narrative emphasizes male-centric relationships, the presence of other identities is not thoroughly explored. Overall, the work functions as a typical interpersonal drama. It lacks specific identity-based elements or the deconstruction of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time of Tears have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict non-straight relationships. There are no derogatory stereotypes, but it also does not challenge traditional assumptions about relationships.

How does Time of Tears portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male relationships between a child and older men. The roles and ability to act of female characters are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time of Tears?

Fair

The film does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of its characters. It maintains a neutral stance without highlighting diverse casts.

How does Time of Tears represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores universal themes of mortality and grief. It stays within traditional dramatic structures without critiquing Western institutions or specific religious morals.

Does Time of Tears include disability representation?

Fair

An elderly character may face age-related challenges, but it is unclear if this is shown with ability to act. There is no information on neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Explores universal human experiences like mortality and grief.
  • Focuses on meaningful intergenerational connections.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible representation of diverse racial or ethnic identities.
  • Provides limited insight into female roles or gender diversity.
  • Does not actively challenge traditional or straight-focused social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

When his grandfather dies, a young child is comforted by a friendship with an elderly man.

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