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100 Days with Mr. Arrogant

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2004

Director

Shin Jai-ho

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant is a typical early-2000s romantic comedy that relies on genre clichés. The film uses established social and gender hierarchies to drive its plot. The story centers on a heterosexual romance and a homogeneous South Korean setting. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse racial groups, or characters with disabilities. Overall, the film follows traditional commercial cinema standards. It uses wealth and status differences rather than challenging conventional social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The movie doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on a typical heterosexual romantic storyline.

How does 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on traditional gender roles, pitting a vulnerable female character against a male lead defined by his material status and masculine traits.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant?

Limited

As a South Korean production, the film operates within a culturally homogeneous environment. It doesn't feature intentional racial diversity or casting from different ethnic backgrounds.

How does 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes material wealth and capitalist hierarchies. It uses social structures based on wealth to drive the comedic and romantic plot.

Does 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities addressed in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, genre-standard romantic comedy framework that meets the expectations of its time.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ communities and diverse racial or ethnic groups.
  • The narrative relies on traditional gendered power imbalances and socio-economic clichés.
  • There is no inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After being dumped by her boyfriend just before their 100-day anniversary, Ha-young meets a college guy named Hyung-joon when she kicks a can that accidentally hits him in the face and causes him to scratch his Lexus. He demands she pay him $3000 on the spot.

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