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Our Times

Name: Our Times
Director: Frankie Chen
Released: 2015
Duration: 133 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2015

Director

Frankie Chen

Runtime

133 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Our Times is a polished, nostalgic period piece that emphasizes emotional sincerity and the universal experience of first love. It excels in character development and the preservation of memories within a specific cultural context. However, the film adheres closely to traditional romantic comedy clichés. It relies on well-established social and gender clichés, focusing on personal emotional journeys rather than challenging identity politics or systemic power structures. Ultimately, the narrative is crafted for emotional resonance, resulting in a lack of representation for diverse identities or the subversion of conventional social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Our Times have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or critiques of traditional gender norms.

How does Our Times portray gender?

Fair

The story uses typical gender roles such as the 'plain girl' and 'rebellious bad boy.' While the female lead demonstrates strong emotions and actions, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Our Times?

Fair

As a Taiwanese production, the cast is culturally uniform. It offers an authentic look into 1990s Taiwan without incorporating diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Our Times represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows a traditional social structure. It portrays adolescent rebellion as a normal part of growing up rather than a critique of societal or familial structures.

Does Our Times include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of disabilities, either visible or invisible. The main plot does not involve characters dealing with neurodivergence or chronic health issues.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic and specific cultural perspective on 1990s Taiwanese life.
Offers a nuanced exploration of adolescent growth and emotional development.
Effectively evokes universal feelings of longing through its sentimental narrative.

Limited or Absent

Relies on conventional gender roles without challenging traditional hierarchies.
Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender perspectives.
Does not depict characters with disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Office worker Truly Lin goes on a journey through her memories. 20 years ago, she had a crush on the most popular guy in school. Taiyu, a ruffian and a bully, is in love with the campus belle. Truly teams up with Taiyu to tear the golden couple apart and help each other to get the ones they love.

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