6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty (1984)
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty (1984)
Overview
Rebellious Yu Yuan-gi becomes a Taoist priestess in order to avoid traditional roles designated to her as a woman by the society and focus on her studies and poetry. However, her trysts with both her maid and a ronin lead to trouble.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Buddhism: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Rebellious Yu Yuan-gi becomes a Taoist priestess in order to avoid traditional roles designated to her as a woman by the society and focus on her studies and poetry. However, her trysts with both her maid and a ronin lead to trouble.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative sympathizes with a woman challenging patriarchal societal norms and pursuing sexual and intellectual freedom, aligning with progressive values of individual autonomy and critique of systemic repression.
This historical drama features a cast appropriate to its Tang Dynasty setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes within its cultural and historical context, without making explicit DEI critiques central to its storyline or negatively portraying traditional identities as defined by a Western framework.
Secondary
An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty features the protagonist, Yu Xuanji, in prominent lesbian/bisexual relationships. These are depicted as sources of genuine affection, solace, and agency, offering a positive contrast to her often difficult experiences with men. The film portrays these connections respectfully, contributing to her character's complexity and emotional depth.
The film implicitly portrays Buddhist institutions as part of the broader societal and religious framework that is restrictive and fails to accommodate the protagonist's passionate nature, highlighting the conflict between asceticism and human desire.
The film 'An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty' (1984) does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on historical figures and relationships within a Tang Dynasty setting, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film focuses on the dramatic and romantic life of poetess Yu Xuanji. While she experiences various encounters and struggles, there are no scenes depicting her or any other female character physically defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat.
The film portrays historical figures from the Tang Dynasty, primarily Yu Xuanji, in accordance with their documented genders. There are no instances where a canonically or historically established character is depicted as a different gender.
This 1984 Hong Kong film is set in the Tang Dynasty, a period in Chinese history. The cast primarily consists of East Asian actors, consistent with the historical setting and cultural context. There is no evidence of a character, canonically or historically established as one race, being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
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