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Inhuman Kiss

Name: Inhuman Kiss
Director: Sitisiri Mongkolsiri
Released: 2019
Duration: 122 min

Representation Score

8.4/10

Excellent

2019

Director

Sitisiri Mongkolsiri

Runtime

122 minutes

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Inhuman Kiss explores themes of social exclusion through supernatural folklore. It goes beyond simple inclusion by using mythological 'otherness' to challenge societal norms. The film's strength lies in its cultural specificity and its ability to subvert genre clichés. Instead of Western-centric narratives, it uses Southeast Asian mythology to offer a nuanced look at identity and belonging. While it lacks explicit representation in some areas, its thematic depth resonates with audiences examining the tension between innate identity and societal expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Inhuman Kiss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't explicitly include LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. However, the portrayal of the Kinnaree as an outsider reflects the experience of navigating a world that views certain identities as deviant.

How does Inhuman Kiss portray gender?

Good

The character Kani challenges traditional gender roles by taking an active role in the story rather than being a passive figure. She drives the emotional plot and maintains control over her decisions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Inhuman Kiss?

Good

The film features a predominantly Thai cast, reflecting intentional efforts to highlight Southeast Asian culture. By drawing from Thai mythology, it avoids the typical Western fantasy clichés.

How does Inhuman Kiss represent religion and culture?

Good

The film employs Thai spiritual beliefs to critique the rigidity of traditional institutions. It portrays the protagonists' struggle as a fight for truth against systemic exclusion.

Does Inhuman Kiss include disability representation?

Fair

The krasue condition is used as a metaphor for an involuntary biological state, mirroring the experience of living with a body that society considers unhealthy or different.

Present on Screen

Highlights cultural specificity through the use of Thai mythology and a predominantly Thai cast.
Challenges traditional gender roles by featuring a female protagonist with significant influence.
Employs supernatural elements as a sophisticated metaphor for social and ethnic 'otherness'.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex romantic relationships.
Does not directly address traditional physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Relies on supernatural metaphors instead of direct representation for certain social experiences.

Official Synopsis

An innocent young woman is the unwitting host to a krasue, a demon who causes havoc in her village as it searches for vengeance at night.

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