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Parallel

Parallel

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2018

Not Rated

Director

Isaac Ezban

Runtime

104 minutes

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Parallel stands out for its strong Southeast Asian cultural identity, which disrupts Western-centric science fiction norms. However, the film lacks depth in other areas of representation, such as LGBTQ+ identities and disability exploration. While characters experience significant psychological changes, these are tied to existential threats rather than diverse life experiences. The film’s strength lies in its cultural perspective rather than its broad social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Parallel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to typical relationship dynamics and lacks substantial representation of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It doesn't challenge traditional assumptions about relationships.

How does Parallel portray gender?

Fair

Gender dynamics are shaped by greed and personal conflicts rather than societal roles. The film neither reinforces traditional gender hierarchies nor actively promotes gender equality.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Parallel?

Excellent

The film features a predominantly Southeast Asian cast and setting, providing a non-Western perspective in a genre often centered around Western characters.

How does Parallel represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores moral ambiguity and the erosion of communal values, presenting truth as subjective and multifaceted. This reflects a nuanced, non-traditional moral framework.

Does Parallel include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently depict physical or cognitive disabilities. Psychological struggles are portrayed as responses to existential threats rather than disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Features a predominantly Southeast Asian cast and setting.
  • Disrupts Western-centric science fiction clichés with a non-Western perspective.
  • Explores moral relativism and situational ethics in a sophisticated manner.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
  • Misses opportunities to challenge traditional gender roles or empower female characters.
  • Does not prominently depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of friends stumble upon a mirror that serves as a portal to a "multiverse", but soon discover that importing knowledge from the other side in order to better their lives brings increasingly dangerous consequences.

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