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Hi, Mom

Name: Hi, Mom
Director: Jia Ling
Released: 2021
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2021

Director

Jia Ling

Runtime

128 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hi, Mom is a nostalgic period piece that uses a time-travel device to explore themes of maternal sacrifice and intergenerational bonds. The film successfully captures the resilience of women within the socioeconomic constraints of 1980s China. However, it primarily reinforces traditional family structures and social norms without challenging broader societal issues. While emotionally resonant and culturally specific, the film does not engage with contemporary identity politics or diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hi, Mom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional family structures and does not depict any non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ characters.

How does Hi, Mom portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around the emotional strength of the female lead, who serves as the primary emotional anchor and survivor of the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hi, Mom?

Good

The film provides an authentic portrayal set in 1980s China, with a homogeneous cast reflecting the specific historical context.

How does Hi, Mom represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds traditional values such as family cohesion and respect for elders, emphasizing social stability and continuity.

Does Hi, Mom include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it explore any disability-related storylines.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic look at 1980s Chinese society.
Highlights the emotional strength of women.
Offers a nuanced perspective on female resilience.

Limited or Absent

Could include more diverse LGBTQ+ representations.
Avoids engaging with broader social critiques.
Does not address disability or varied social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Devastated after her mom's serious accident and grief-stricken because she hasn't become the daughter she wanted to be for her mother, a Chinese woman finds herself transported back in time to the year 1981, where she meets her younger mother before she was her mom.

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