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Close My Eyes

Close My Eyes

2017

Director

Kim Sol-mae

Runtime

144 minutes

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Synopsis

Adapted from same-name popular manga. Hyeon-woo is visually impaired but always listens to people. Then one day, Chong-soo comes along and talks about the murder that occurs in his book. However, the murder in the novel becomes real and Hyeon-woo is getting more and more scared! Who is responsible for the serial killings?

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.2/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses on psychological tension without addressing heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story centers on the interaction between two male characters. There is no clear evidence of female agency or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

As a South Korean production, the film operates within a specific cultural context. The synopsis does not indicate any specific efforts toward intersectional racial diversity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot follows a traditional thriller structure focused on mystery. It lacks evidence of agendas that deconstruct Western institutions or traditional morality.

Disability Representation

Good

The protagonist, Hyeon-woo, is visually impaired. His sensory perception is a core part of his characterization rather than a mere plot device.

Strengths

  • The protagonist's visual impairment is treated as a core character trait rather than a simple plot device.
  • The film provides agency to a character with a disability by focusing on his unique sensory perceptions.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisnormative identities.
  • There is a lack of female character agency or subversion of gender hierarchies.
  • The film does not demonstrate intersectional diversity beyond its cultural baseline.

AI Analysis

Close My Eyes is a genre-driven thriller that finds its strongest diversity anchor in its protagonist. By centering a visually impaired character whose heightened sense of hearing is integral to the mystery, the film avoids common tropes of helplessness. However, the film remains largely narrow in its social scope. The narrative architecture is built around male-to-male interaction, leaving little room for visible gender or LGBTQ+ diversity. It functions primarily as a psychological suspense piece rather than a vehicle for social commentary. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful departure from able-bodied-centric tropes through its lead character, even if it lacks broader intersectional representation.

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