
And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool.
2017

Representation Score
Fair
2004
TV-PGDirector
Kimi Takesue
Runtime
27 minutes
Average Rating
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Summer of the Serpent operates as a conventional observational drama. While the central focus on a young girl provides a foundational female perspective, the film lacks verifiable evidence of diverse identities or systemic critiques. The narrative centers on a girl's fascination with unusual patrons at a public pool, but without specific character details, the film's approach to social hierarchies remains unproven. Ultimately, the lack of subversion or specialized representation results in a score that reflects a standard, non-specialized dramatic framework.
Category Breakdown
The film does not provide any explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. It maintains a neutral stance where these identities are neither highlighted nor sidelined.
The story focuses on a young girl's perspective, offering a female-driven viewpoint. However, the film lacks detailed exploration of her role and the gender dynamics within the social setting.
While a public pool suggests a communal space for diverse demographics, there is no confirmation of a non-white majority cast. The narrative lacks specific descriptions of racial ability to act.
The film follows a conventional coming-of-age storyline without clear critiques of Western institutions. It does not explicitly promote secularism or anti-capitalist sentiments.
There is no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences within the narrative.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young girl who's bored with the normal happenings at a public pool becomes fascinated with a pair of improbable patrons who arrive.

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