5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Under the Light (2023)
Under the Light (2023)
Overview
Officers Su Jianming and Li Huilin investigate a crime involving wealthy businessman Li Zhitian. As clues emerge, the investigation becomes more and more like a game of chess.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Officers Su Jianming and Li Huilin investigate a crime involving wealthy businessman Li Zhitian. As clues emerge, the investigation becomes more and more like a game of chess.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly promotes the Chinese state's anti-corruption campaign and its law enforcement efforts, featuring overt propaganda and themes of loyalty to the state, which aligns with conservative values of strong government and order.
The movie features a predominantly male cast in a culturally homogenous Chinese setting, with female characters in supporting roles and no explicit focus on racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity. The narrative centers on elite corruption and individual morality, rather than critiquing traditional identities or exploring systemic biases against marginalized groups, aligning with state anti-corruption messaging.
Secondary
The movie "Under the Light" offers an authentic and nuanced portrayal of transsexual characters and the trans community within UK dance music culture. It explores themes of identity, safety, and inclusivity, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and contributions. The film provides a platform for trans voices, emphasizing representation and lived realities without resorting to stereotypes or marginalization, resulting in a net positive impact.
Based on available information, 'Under the Light' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's focus is on crime, corruption, and political intrigue within a Chinese context, with no mention of LGBTQ+ representation in its plot or character dynamics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Under the Light is an original crime thriller film. As it is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic, its characters do not have pre-established canonical or historical genders that could be swapped.
The film "Under the Light" is an original Chinese crime drama with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, there is no established racial baseline for its characters to be altered, and no race swaps occur.
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User Ratings
5.9
5.8
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