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Mother's Friends

Name: Mother's Friends
Director: Lee Ri-dan
Released: 2017
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2017

Director

Lee Ri-dan

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mother's Friends examines unconventional and transgressive interpersonal dynamics that challenge traditional social and maternal archetypes. The plot centers on sexual impulses and the erosion of community boundaries rather than social cohesion. While the film disrupts conventional norms, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The narrative focuses heavily on heterosexual interactions, leaving little room for underrepresented perspectives. Ultimately, the film studies impulse and moral relativism but fails to offer meaningful representation for most underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mother's Friends have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual and cisgender relationships, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.

How does Mother's Friends portray gender?

Fair

Hyeri challenges traditional maternal roles by becoming a sexualized character. However, her development lacks clear direction, reducing the depth of her characterization.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mother's Friends?

Minimal

The racial makeup of the cast is unspecified, making it impossible to assess the presence of multi-ethnic casting or racial diversity.

How does Mother's Friends represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story disrupts social norms by focusing on sexual transgressions and the breaking down of neighborhood boundaries. It presents a framework where moral relativism is central.

Does Mother's Friends include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, neurological, or mental health disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional maternal roles by depicting the mother figure as a sexualized protagonist.
Disrupts social norms through themes of sexual transgression and boundary breakdown.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Provides no visibility for characters with physical or mental disabilities.
Does not offer insight into racial or multi-ethnic casting within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Hyeri and Ji-yeon are friends in the same neighborhood. They have a son to go to the army after some time. One day, Min-gu, who was playing at Jun-suk's house, sees Jun-suk's mother Hyeri in the shower and gets excited and hits her. Hyeri, who initially resisted, gave up resistance to Mingu's power, and after that day, the two develop into sex every time they have time. After a few days, Ji-yeon, who accidentally witnessed her son Min-gu and Hye-ri having sex, begins to seduce Hye-ri's son Jun-seok.

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