We Make Antiques! Kyoto Rendezvous
2020
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Representation score: 4.5 out of 10
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We Make Antiques!
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
2018
Director
Masaharu Take
Runtime
105 minutes
Average Rating
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We Make Antiques! is a localized character study that emphasizes traditional Japanese social and professional structures. The comedy arises from the clash between historical legacy and modern commerce rather than social critique. The film adheres to a conventional framework, featuring a homogeneous cast of male professionals. While it lightly deconstructs traditional authority through supernatural means, it lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities. Overall, the narrative serves as a culturally specific comedy that does not incorporate diverse casting or identity-driven storytelling.
Category Breakdown
Does We Make Antiques! have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around three male protagonists and a historical figure.
How does We Make Antiques! portray gender?
The story centers on traditionally masculine roles, such as an antique dealer and a potter. It lacks female characters who play significant roles in the professional spaces.
How racially and ethnically diverse is We Make Antiques!?
Set in Sakai, the film reflects a homogeneous Japanese social environment. It does not feature actors from different ethnic backgrounds or explore ethnic diversity.
How does We Make Antiques! represent religion and culture?
The film challenges tradition by introducing a 17th-century tea master into a modern setting. This disrupts the sanctity of historical reverence and professional expertise.
Does We Make Antiques! include disability representation?
There is no documented evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
Present on Screen
- The film's comedic premise effectively deconstructs traditional professional authority and historical reverence.
- It offers a unique engagement with Japanese cultural history through supernatural elements.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks female characters with meaningful roles in the professional narrative.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-straight relationships.
- The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous environment with little ethnic or racial diversity.
Official Synopsis
Sakai is a city near Osaka by the bay famous for its swords in the old days and kitchen knives today. Norio is an antique dealer in the city. Sasuke is a potter in the city. Seventeenth century tea master Sen No Rikyu appears before them one day.
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