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The Story Of Our Home

Name: The Story Of Our Home
Director: Ri Yun-Ho Ki, Ha Yong
Released: 2016
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2016

Approved

Director

Ri Yun-Ho Ki, Ha Yong

Runtime

100 minutes

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The film functions as a state-aligned narrative that prioritizes collective identity over individualistic expression. It uses domestic drama to bridge the gap between personal life and national loyalty, framing the state as the ultimate provider of stability. Representation is heavily skewed toward traditional hierarchies, where the protagonist’s actions reinforce existing social orders and maternal archetypes rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the work lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Story Of Our Home have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows conventions that assume everyone is straight and cisgender. There is no representation of non-traditional gender identities or critiques of traditional family models.

How does The Story Of Our Home portray gender?

Limited

Jong A demonstrates strong leadership and care for others, reinforcing traditional maternal roles and social expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Story Of Our Home?

Fair

The narrative operates within a highly homogeneous cultural context, emphasizing a unified ethnic identity to promote social harmony.

How does The Story Of Our Home represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story centers on the exaltation of the state and its leadership, presenting the Supreme Leader as a paternal figure within a collective identity.

Does The Story Of Our Home include disability representation?

Limited

The focus on bereaved children highlights themes of emotional vulnerability. These characters seem to serve as catalysts for the protagonist's virtue rather than having independent ability to act.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Jong A, is depicted with significant empathy and leadership qualities.
The film provides a clear, unified cultural identity that emphasizes social cohesion.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of non-traditional gender identities or diverse gender roles.
Characters with emotional vulnerabilities are used more for plot utility than nuanced representation.
The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity.

Official Synopsis

Jong A is a girl of 18, at the age of being much beloved by her parents. But she decides to come to and look after Un Jong’s family who are bereaved children. She gives them her material love as much as she can and makes every effort to bring their young dreams into realization. Film focuses upon the maternity of Jong A to vividly show the truth of our society that our Party is the great home for our people in which they lead a happy life under the fatherly love of the respected supreme leader comrade Kim Jong Un.

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