6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013)
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013)
Overview
Quadruplet siblings (two boys and two girls) played by Vice Ganda were separated after birth when their grandmother steals two of the siblings (a boy and a girl) away from their mother. The stolen siblings lived a comfortable life in the US, not knowing that their mother and siblings, a gay and a lesbian, struggled to make ends meet in the Philippines. When the boy develops hepatitis that requires him to have a liver transplant from a compatible donor, their father tells them about their siblings in the Philippines, who may be possible candidates as donors. But once the siblings finally meet, pent up resentment and animosity between the girl and the gay siblings, has threatened the chances of the boy sibling's survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Quadruplet siblings (two boys and two girls) played by Vice Ganda were separated after birth when their grandmother steals two of the siblings (a boy and a girl) away from their mother. The stolen siblings lived a comfortable life in the US, not knowing that their mother and siblings, a gay and a lesbian, struggled to make ends meet in the Philippines. When the boy develops hepatitis that requires him to have a liver transplant from a compatible donor, their father tells them about their siblings in the Philippines, who may be possible candidates as donors. But once the siblings finally meet, pent up resentment and animosity between the girl and the gay siblings, has threatened the chances of the boy sibling's survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative revolves around a gay character's journey to gain acceptance from his estranged father, ultimately championing unconditional family love and the embrace of diverse identities. This aligns with progressive values of social justice and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
The film prominently features diverse gender and sexual identities, with its title and lead actor explicitly embodying these roles. The narrative centers on these themes, showcasing a clear intention to represent and explore varied identities within a comedic framework.
Secondary
The film features central 'bakla' and 'tomboy' characters whose identities are primarily utilized for comedic effect through exaggerated stereotypes. While providing visibility, the humor often relies on these stereotypical portrayals without offering significant counterbalance or deeper exploration, leading to a net problematic impact.
Due to the absence of specific plot details or character information, it is not possible to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy'. While the title suggests LGBTQ+ themes, there is insufficient data to confirm the presence or evaluate any transsexual depictions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy" features original characters created for this specific movie. It is not an adaptation of a prior work with pre-established character genders, nor does it involve historical figures. Therefore, no gender swaps occur according to the provided definition.
This is an original Filipino comedy film featuring Filipino actors. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments with established character races to facilitate a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
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