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Here and There
Representation Score
5.4/10
Fair
2021
Director
JP Habac
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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JP Habac’s *Here and There* presents a character-driven exploration of romance set against the backdrop of a Philippine community quarantine. By focusing on the tension between a political science student and a delivery driver, the film goes beyond typical genre clichés to delve into class dynamics and digital connectivity. The film excels in offering a non-Western perspective, anchoring its emotional resonance in the unique socioeconomic context of the Philippines. This local emphasis counters the dominance of Western romantic narratives. However, the film remains somewhat conventional in its representation of identity. While it disrupts class hierarchies, it does not explicitly engage with LGBTQ+ identities or disability issues, leading to a moderately diverse score.
Category Breakdown
Does Here and There have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship during a national quarantine. There is no indication of LGBTQ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
How does Here and There portray gender?
The story challenges traditional gender roles by balancing academic pursuits with manual labor. This creates an equal narrative weight between intellectual and physical work.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Here and There?
Set in the Philippines, the film offers a meaningful Southeast Asian perspective. It emphasizes local social structures and socioeconomic realities over Western romantic clichés.
How does Here and There represent religion and culture?
The narrative examines connections through a modern, secular lens using digital interactions. It looks at how state-mandated restrictions during a quarantine affect personal freedom and social bonds.
Does Here and There include disability representation?
There is no specific evidence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being portrayed in this work.
Present on Screen
- Offers a meaningful Southeast Asian perspective by emphasizing Filipino identity and local social structures.
- Challenges traditional romantic hierarchies by balancing intellectual and service-based labor roles.
- Examines modern, secular connections through the lens of digital interaction and state-imposed limits.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
- Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
- Focuses primarily on a heterosexual relationship.
Official Synopsis
As the community quarantine puts the nation on hold, a political science major and a student working part time as a delivery driver butt heads online – but soon find themselves falling for each other. Will their love survive once it’s taken offline?
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