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Menjelang Ajal

Menjelang Ajal

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2024

Director

Hadrah Daeng Ratu

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Menjelang Ajal centers on a supernatural horror story focused on a domestic crisis involving a mother and her children. The film relies on conventional genre clichés rather than attempting to challenge social hierarchies or identity politics. While the Indonesian setting offers ethnic diversity, the narrative remains centered on a traditional family facing a spiritual threat without deeper critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Menjelang Ajal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or sexual orientations. The story revolves around a mother and her children without delving into LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Menjelang Ajal portray gender?

Fair

A female character is the main driver of the plot. However, the story follows a typical domestic drama structure without challenging traditional feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Menjelang Ajal?

Fair

Set in Indonesia, the film showcases non-Western ethnic representation. It is unclear whether the narrative uses this setting to explore deeper critiques of colonial history.

How does Menjelang Ajal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot includes traditional spiritual elements involving an evil spirit. It seems to adhere to conventional morality without questioning religious or social institutions.

Does Menjelang Ajal include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical disabilities or neurodivergence in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Offers non-Western ethnic representation through its Indonesian setting and cast.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
  • Does not provide information regarding disability or neurodivergent characters.
  • Fails to show intentional subversion of traditional social or institutional norms.

Official Synopsis

When a struggling mother becomes possessed by an evil spirit meant to help her business, her three children desperately seek help to cure her.

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