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Ylijäämänainen

Name: Ylijäämänainen
Director: Roland af Hällström
Released: 1951
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1951

K-16

Director

Roland af Hällström

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ylijäämänainen is a period drama that centers on a female protagonist's emotional journey. While it highlights a woman in a professional role, the narrative remains anchored to the social conventions of its time. The film serves as a traditional character study, focusing on individual romantic experiences rather than challenging systemic hierarchies or diverse multi-layered identities. It reflects the demographic and social uniformity of 1951 Finland, presenting a limited perspective on the human experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ylijäämänainen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight sexual orientations or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around romantic disappointment, which aligns with traditional views from the 1950s.

How does Ylijäämänainen portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a female cashier who provides a professional role model for women. However, her story is centered around traditional gender clichés, such as emotional sensitivity and romantic longing.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ylijäämänainen?

Minimal

The film likely reflects the homogeneous demographics of mid-century Finland. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or multi-layered casting.

How does Ylijäämänainen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to the conventional social and moral norms of the early 1950s. It focuses on individual emotional struggles within established cultural norms.

Does Ylijäämänainen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical disabilities or neurodivergent conditions in this film.

Present on Screen

Highlights a woman in a professional role.
Focuses on a woman's internal emotional journey.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with non-straight sexual orientations or non-cisgender identities.
Relies on traditional gender clichés.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A film about the destiny of cashier disappointed in love.

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