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The Thousand Faces of Dunjia

The Thousand Faces of Dunjia

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2017

Not Rated

Director

Yuen Woo-Ping

Runtime

113 minutes

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The film explores traditional mythology without serving as a tool for social commentary. It highlights female characters' strength and ability to act in combat roles. However, it remains limited by its adherence to conventional archetypes. While it offers a rich East Asian mythological backdrop, it does not engage with modern multi-layered identities. The narrative focuses on mythological conflicts rather than addressing contemporary social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Thousand Faces of Dunjia have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional high-fantasy archetypes and does not include same-sex intimacy or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Thousand Faces of Dunjia portray gender?

Good

Female characters, such as the fox spirit, play key roles in driving the plot and show strong combat skills.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Thousand Faces of Dunjia?

Fair

The cast is mainly East Asian, featuring a culturally homogeneous mythological setting. Diversity is shown through various supernatural species and celestial beings.

How does The Thousand Faces of Dunjia represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows a traditional good versus evil theme, relying on established spiritual and mythological structures without engaging in modern social critiques.

Does The Thousand Faces of Dunjia include disability representation?

Limited

Physical limitations are portrayed as supernatural traits or species-specific characteristics. The film lacks nuanced depictions of neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

  • Women characters take leading roles in combat and strategic planning.
  • Rich portrayal of East Asian mythological elements through diverse supernatural beings.

Limited or Absent

  • No representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
  • Lacks nuanced depictions of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or visible disabilities.
  • Focuses on traditional moral binaries without exploring complex social critiques.

Official Synopsis

The world is on the brink of catastrophe in a chaotic age where evil demons roam. In order to keep evil at bay, a mysterious organisation from the pugilist world emerges. A new constable and a young girl with a mysterious past are also drawn into this group, and the group embarks on an incredible adventure.

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