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Go Away, Ultramarine

Go Away, Ultramarine

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2019

Director

Akina Yanagi

Runtime

105 minutes

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Go Away, Ultramarine is a minimalist study of psychological connections that emphasizes internal emotional landscapes. It succeeds as a specialized, character-driven work by focusing on the domestic sphere through a surrealist lens. The film's strength lies in its gender-centric storytelling. By centering female perspectives and removing male presence, it creates a unique space for exploring maternal and filial bonds. However, the film's narrow scope limits its broader impact. Its highly localized and homogeneous focus results in a lack of representation across LGBTQ+, racial, and disability categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Go Away, Ultramarine have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the bond between a mother and daughter.

How does Go Away, Ultramarine portray gender?

Good

The film centers entirely on the experiences of women and their domestic lives. By excluding male characters, it avoids the male perspective to delve into the psychological states of females.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Go Away, Ultramarine?

Fair

The cast and setting are exclusively Japanese. While culturally specific, the film does not engage with diverse ethnicities or challenge racial hierarchies.

How does Go Away, Ultramarine represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story prioritizes secular, psychological themes over religious frameworks. It uses metaphor to explore existential questions rather than critiquing specific social or religious institutions.

Does Go Away, Ultramarine include disability representation?

Fair

The film touches on psychological fragility and heavy atmospheres. However, it does not explicitly center characters with diagnosed physical or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on female experiences and domestic life.
  • Avoids the male gaze by excluding male characters.
  • Offers a profound, surrealist exploration of female psychology.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Could benefit from multi-ethnic engagement.
  • Should include more characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An island in Japan is the site for the dumped and the refuse. Nanakusa and Yu who were childhood and school friends meet on this island that is called Kaiden, a scary name that only refers to things not normal or earthly. The reunited friends strike a bargain and are soon involved in cases most would not dare be involved in or become entangled in.

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