Palitan
2021
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Us X Her
Representation Score
6.0/10
Good
2022
Director
Jules Katanyag
Runtime
103 minutes
Average Rating
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Us X Her offers a compelling subversion of the traditional romantic triangle by shifting focus from marital infidelity to same-sex connections. This move explores female autonomy and desire. The film provides strong Southeast Asian representation through its main cast, though it does not show broader multi-layered or racial diversity. The narrative challenges traditional gender roles but lacks representation of disabilities and does not provide substantial evidence of the director's history in narrative subversion.
Category Breakdown
Does Us X Her have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film challenges traditional expectations by focusing on the emotional growth between two female leads and their same-sex relationship. It emphasizes their ability to define their desires and take control of their lives.
How does Us X Her portray gender?
The narrative shifts the focus away from a male-dominated household, allowing female characters to assert their independence and avoid passive roles in a traditional marriage.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Us X Her?
The film features a predominantly Southeast Asian cast, including AJ Raval and Angeli Khang, providing meaningful representation. However, there is no indication of broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
How does Us X Her represent religion and culture?
The story presents domestic chaos as a complex issue rather than a simple moral failing, emphasizing emotional truths over traditional marital norms.
Does Us X Her include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional expectations by focusing on the emotional growth between two female leads in a same-sex relationship.
- Features a predominantly Southeast Asian cast, providing meaningful representation.
- Challenges traditional gender roles by allowing female characters to assert their independence.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Does not demonstrate significant multi-layered or racial diversity beyond the primary cast.
- The director's track record for narrative subversion is not well-established.
Official Synopsis
A young couple's shaky marriage becomes more chaotic when another woman comes into the picture. But what happens when the two women fall in love with each other?
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