7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Way Home (2002)
The Way Home (2002)
Overview
This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life in a small rural village.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life in a small rural village.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of intergenerational relationships and personal growth through empathy is largely apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences rather than specific political ideologies. It champions individual moral transformation and the value of family connection.
The movie features an all-Korean cast, reflecting its cultural origin without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on universal themes of family and personal growth, without critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Way Home (2002) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely focused on the intergenerational relationship between a young boy and his grandmother, and his adaptation to rural life. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
Based on the available information, the film "The Way Home, 2002" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Way Home (2002) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters. Therefore, no characters exist whose canonical gender could have been swapped.
The Way Home (2002) is an original South Korean film. Its characters were created for this specific movie, and there is no prior source material or historical record establishing their race differently. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
8.0
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.3
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