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All Around Us

Name: All Around Us
Director: Ryosuke Hashiguchi
Released: 2008
Duration: 140 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2008

TV-14

Director

Ryosuke Hashiguchi

Runtime

140 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

All Around Us is a character-driven drama that excels in exploring the psychological depths of human connections during tragedy. However, it remains culturally and demographically narrow, focusing on a homogeneous Japanese setting and a central heterosexual relationship. Ultimately, the film offers a sophisticated look at how individuals navigate a shifting moral landscape.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Around Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual marital bond and does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does All Around Us portray gender?

Fair

The movie explores the emotional labor of a couple by centering their shared vulnerability to grief, which challenges traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Around Us?

Limited

The production reflects a homogeneous Japanese setting with no emphasis on multi-ethnic or diverse racial dynamics.

How does All Around Us represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the decline of traditional Japanese values, focusing on personal experiences and subjective truths over rigid national identities.

Does All Around Us include disability representation?

Fair

While physical disabilities are not explicitly addressed, the film examines the psychological impact of trauma and the internal struggles of grief and emotional fragility.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by emphasizing emotional interdependence and shared vulnerability.
Provides a nuanced exploration of the psychological complexities surrounding grief and trauma.
Critiques the decline of traditional values and shifting national identities.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Would improve by featuring a more diverse cast with multi-ethnic or multi-layered racial dynamics.
Should consider addressing physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Kanao, a courtroom portrait artist, observes crimes, scandals and the decline of Japanese values without passing judgement. As he and his wife endure the tragedy of their first child’s death, hope slowly unfolds and their love story flickers to life once again.

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