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Back to the 90s

Name: Back to the 90s
Director: Yanyong Kuruaungkoul
Released: 2015
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2015

Director

Yanyong Kuruaungkoul

Runtime

111 minutes

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Back to the 90s follows a traditional storyline focused on preserving the nuclear family. It revolves around a teenager trying to fix his parents' marriage through time travel, reinforcing conventional romantic outcomes. The film does not actively challenge systemic hierarchies or cultural norms, instead treating the traditional family structure as a positive goal. While it offers a culturally specific setting, it lacks diverse identity representation or progressive narrative approaches.

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Category Breakdown

Does Back to the 90s have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship without representing non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Back to the 90s portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes traditional gender roles and domestic stability. The protagonist's role is to support a conventional marriage rather than challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Back to the 90s?

Fair

The film features a cast that reflects a specific cultural region. However, the exact ethnic makeup of the college setting is not specified.

How does Back to the 90s represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes center on restoring family unity and honoring parental legacies. The narrative adheres to traditional values rather than progressive or secular viewpoints.

Does Back to the 90s include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any visible or invisible disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film provides a culturally specific setting reflecting its regional context.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
The story reinforces traditional gender roles and conventional domestic relationships.
There is a lack of diverse representation regarding disabilities or varied ethnic compositions.

Official Synopsis

A teenager is accidentally transported back in time where he meets his young parents during their college days. He then decides to alter the events to revive his parents' lifeless marriage.

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