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Sunset at Chaophraya

Name: Sunset at Chaophraya
Director: Kittikorn Liasirikun
Released: 2013
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2013

Director

Kittikorn Liasirikun

Runtime

125 minutes

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Sunset at Chaophraya is a period romantic drama that emphasizes personal connection over social critique. While it successfully presents a non-Western perspective during World War II, it remains tied to conventional storytelling methods. The film's strength lies in its cultural specificity, focusing on Siamese history and characters. However, it fails to challenge traditional gender roles or social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sunset at Chaophraya have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a traditional romantic relationship between a male and female lead. There are no hints of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes in the plot.

How does Sunset at Chaophraya portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses on classic romantic tension and emotional resilience. It adheres to traditional gender roles and social norms without challenging established gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sunset at Chaophraya?

Good

The film offers a localized perspective centered on Siamese characters and history. This breaks away from the typical Western-centric viewpoint in global war dramas.

How does Sunset at Chaophraya represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set in 1939, the film is grounded in traditional romantic ideals and social norms. It serves as a character-driven exploration of personal connections during historical turmoil.

Does Sunset at Chaophraya include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a localized, non-Western perspective on World War II history.
Focuses on Siamese characters and cultural nuances of 1939 Siam.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
Adheres to conventional gender roles and social norms.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social norms.

Official Synopsis

Set in 1939, the early days of World War II in Siam, to Angsumalin meeting one last time with her childhood friend, a young Thai man named Vanus. He is leaving for England for his studies and hopes that Angsumalin will wait for him and marry him when he returns.

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