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De acá a la China

Name: De acá a la China
Director: Federico Marcello
Released: 2018
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Federico Marcello

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

De acá a la China operates as a character-driven economic drama, focusing on the clash between Western and Eastern commercial landscapes. The cross-cultural setting provides a platform for examining ethnic diversity and economic shifts driven by immigrants. However, the film's reliance on a traditional protagonist-driven narrative limits its exploration of broader social issues. The story centers on a male protagonist's quest for revenge, which narrows the scope of its social commentary. Ultimately, the film uses globalized market shifts as a backdrop for personal conflict, offering a unique perspective on economic displacement but lacking depth in broader social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does De acá a la China have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The plot centers around family legacy and economic competition.

How does De acá a la China portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and his relationship with his father's legacy. It does not delve into subverting traditional gender power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is De acá a la China?

Good

The narrative transitions from Buenos Aires to China, allowing for cross-cultural interactions and an exploration of ethnic diversity and immigrant-driven economic changes.

How does De acá a la China represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the impact of globalization on local markets, highlighting the struggles of small businesses against new economic orders and evolving social norms.

Does De acá a la China include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The cross-cultural setting allows for an exploration of ethnic diversity and immigrant-driven economic shifts.
The narrative structure disrupts mono-cultural perspectives by moving between Buenos Aires and China.
The plot provides a unique lens on the disruption of established social and economic norms.

Limited or Absent

The focus on a single male protagonist limits the exploration of diverse gendered power dynamics.
There is a lack of evidence regarding LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
The film lacks visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1986, Facundo's father had a store in the heart of Buenos Aires, and it was very successful. However, in the early 90s, with the arrival of Chinese supermarkets, the store couldn't compete and had to close. Thirty years later, Facundo travels to the other end of the planet with the sole purpose of getting revenge by opening the first Argentine supermarket in China.

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