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High Society
Representation Score
4.0/10
Fair
2018
Director
Byun Hyuk
Runtime
119 minutes
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High Society is a character-driven drama that primarily succeeds through its subversion of traditional gender hierarchies. By placing the female lead at the center of the couple's social rise, the film avoids the cliché of the submissive wife. However, the film's impact is limited by its narrow focus on a specific socioeconomic class. The lack of representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability restricts the scope of its social commentary. Ultimately, the film functions more as a critique of institutional corruption and capitalism than a broad exploration of diverse human experiences.
Category Breakdown
Does High Society have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and political lineage.
How does High Society portray gender?
The narrative centers around a woman's ability to act and intellectual drive, challenging traditional gender roles. She defies conventional domestic roles by seeking power in a male-dominated environment.
How racially and ethnically diverse is High Society?
The cast is predominantly Korean, maintaining cultural authenticity within its specific socioeconomic setting. The film does not blend or bend races in a multicultural way.
How does High Society represent religion and culture?
The film critiques institutional corruption and the moral emptiness of extreme capitalism. It portrays political and family structures as vulnerable to manipulation for status.
Does High Society include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting a woman's ambition and drive.
- Offers a sharp critique of institutional corruption and moral relativism.
- Maintains cultural authenticity within its specific South Korean socioeconomic context.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender identities.
- Does not include any representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
- Focuses narrowly on a specific socioeconomic class, limiting multi-layered depth.
Official Synopsis
The story of the journey of married couple up the social latter. The husband is professor at Seoul National University who is running for the National Assembly, and his wife is a painter.
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