
Mary and The Witch's Flower
2017

Representation Score
Good
2021
PGDirector
Goro Miyazaki
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Earwig and the Witch centers on a strong female protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles. The film favors a decentralized, character-driven fantasy world built on personal bonds. However, the lack of explicit representation regarding race, sexuality, and disability limits the film's diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. It focuses on the protagonist's journey and magical connections without addressing LGBTQ+ themes.
Earwig is a strong, independent female protagonist who drives the story with her curiosity and intelligence. She avoids traditional submissive roles and stands up to adults and magical creatures.
Racial diversity is abstracted in a magical realm where various non-human species represent different backgrounds. This creates a metaphor for a diverse society.
The story emphasizes individual ability to act and magical abilities over traditional social or religious structures. Characters form families based on personal bonds rather than conventional family units.
Non-human characters have unique physical traits that are presented as standard fantasy elements. These traits are used for whimsical design rather than representing disabilities or neurodivergence.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch.

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