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100 Yards

Name: 100 Yards
Director: Xu Junfeng, Xu Haofeng
Released: 2024
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2024

PG-13

Director

Xu Junfeng, Xu Haofeng

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

100 Yards is a period drama that emphasizes historical realism and the preservation of martial arts traditions over modern social deconstruction. The story centers on a localized power struggle in 1920s Tianjin, focusing on the tension between private tradition and public spectacle. While the film offers a culturally authentic portrayal of Chinese history, it adheres strictly to the conventional gender and social hierarchies of the era. The narrative structure revolves around masculine rivalry and patriarchal structures of succession. Ultimately, the work serves as a specialized study of martial arts culture. It lacks challenges to traditional institutional norms and remains firmly rooted in the social structures of its setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does 100 Yards have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story revolves around a traditional rivalry between a master's son and his apprentice. It does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does 100 Yards portray gender?

Limited

The central conflict is driven by male characters within a martial arts context. The story upholds traditional patriarchal hierarchies of lineage and mentorship without challenging these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 100 Yards?

Fair

The film sets its scene in a culturally specific and ethnically homogeneous environment in 1920s Tianjin. It portrays Chinese historical figures with high ability to act within their own cultural context.

How does 100 Yards represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into traditionalist values and the sanctity of the martial arts academy. It examines localized social structures, honor, and the consequences of disrupting public order.

Does 100 Yards include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No assessment can be made regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

Offers a culturally authentic portrayal of Chinese historical figures within their own cultural context.
Avoids the typical Western perspective often found in international martial arts cinema.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.
Reinforces traditional patriarchal hierarchies with a central conflict driven almost exclusively by male characters.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Set in 1920s Tianjin, northern China, and centres on the rivalry between the son of a martial arts master and his most talented apprentice. When the old master dies, the two face off to take over his prominent martial arts academy. But rather than obey the rule of settling disputes behind closed doors, they take their fight to the street.

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