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Drama  •  2019  •  135 min

House of Hummingbird (2019)

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House of Hummingbird (2019)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

A coming-of-age drama following 14-year-old Eun-hee as she navigates neglect at home and seeks connection through friendship and exploration in 1990s Seoul. Directed by Kim Bora, the film traces her search for belonging and self-understanding amid family dysfunction and adolescent loneliness. With a cast of South Korean performers, it captures the quiet resilience of a young girl finding solace in unexpected relationships and moments of freedom.

Starring Cast

Park Ji-hu  •   Kim Sae-byeok  •   Jeong In-gi

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film explores the profound loneliness and search for identity of a young girl navigating a dysfunctional family and the societal pressures of 1990s Seoul. It focuses on universal themes of personal growth, resilience, and the quest for human connection, rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features traditional casting for its cultural context, presenting an ethnically homogeneous cast. The narrative subtly critiques traditional gender roles and patriarchal societal structures through the experiences of its female protagonist.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High

House of Hummingbird explores the protagonist's journey of self-discovery, featuring a profound emotional bond with her tutor. This significant, non-traditional connection is depicted with dignity and empathy, offering the protagonist crucial understanding and solace. The film affirms the value of deep emotional ties and individual identity exploration, presenting a nuanced and positive portrayal of non-heteronormative themes.

Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: High

The film portrays a traditional family unit marked by dysfunction and abuse, depicting the protagonist's search for connection and identity beyond these confines. The narrative highlights the detrimental effects of rigid family structures and authoritarian parenting.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

House of Hummingbird does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film centers on the experiences of a young girl navigating her adolescence and family dynamics in 1990s Seoul. The story explores universal themes of growth and connection, with no depiction of transsexual identity or related issues.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

House of Hummingbird is an original film featuring new characters. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or previous installments whose gender could be altered for this portrayal.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features original characters created for its narrative. There is no prior source material or historical context establishing a different racial identity for any character portrayed in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
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7.6

Critic Ratings

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9.8
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8.2

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