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Call Me Daddy

Name: Call Me Daddy
Director: Phuwanet Seechomphu
Released: 2020
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Phuwanet Seechomphu

Runtime

128 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a situational comedy-drama focusing on the unexpected responsibilities of potential fatherhood. It uses the cliché of accidental responsibility to drive a plot about biological lineage and domestic duties. While the narrative challenges certain masculine archetypes by placing men in caretaking roles, it remains within conventional boundaries. The focus is on interpersonal conflict rather than a critique of systemic social institutions. Ultimately, the work lacks the complex, multi-layered layering necessary for a higher progressive score, functioning instead as a study of traditional social and familial obligations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Call Me Daddy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with non-binary gender identities. The main conflict revolves around traditional biological parenthood and heterosexual relationships.

How does Call Me Daddy portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional masculine stereotypes by placing men in domestic caretaking roles. However, the women's roles are primarily defined by their status as expectant mothers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Call Me Daddy?

Fair

As a Thai production, the film offers regional representation. There is no specific evidence of intentional multi-layered casting or challenging ethnic hierarchies.

How does Call Me Daddy represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot engages with traditional themes of family responsibility and social behavior. It emphasizes familial obligations within conventional community structures.

Does Call Me Daddy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine archetypes by placing male characters in domestic caretaking roles.
Explores themes of responsibility and social behavior through a comedic lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks complex, multi-layered layering and a critique of systemic social or gendered institutions.
Women's roles remain secondary to the male protagonists' experiences.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.

Official Synopsis

Three young men did women pregnant for the first time without knowing who is the real father of the children, so they have to taking care of the women and children until they receive the DNA test results.

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