8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Children of Heaven (1997)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Zohre's shoes are gone; her older brother Ali lost them. They are poor, there are no shoes for Zohre until they come up with an idea: they will share one pair of shoes. School awaits.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
Zohre's shoes are gone; her older brother Ali lost them. They are poor, there are no shoes for Zohre until they come up with an idea: they will share one pair of shoes. School awaits.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on universal human themes such as sibling love, perseverance, and the innocence of childhood in the face of poverty, without engaging in explicit political commentary or advocating for specific ideological solutions, leads to a neutral rating.
The movie features an authentic Iranian cast, reflecting its cultural setting. Its narrative centers on themes of family and perseverance amidst poverty, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Islamic values through the family's unwavering honesty, perseverance, and deep familial love amidst poverty. While explicit religious practices are not central, the narrative affirms the dignity and moral strength derived from these virtues, aligning with the positive aspects of the faith.
Children of Heaven does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the innocent struggles of two young siblings in a poor family, focusing on their bond and perseverance. Therefore, the film has no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
Children of Heaven does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is centered on the challenges faced by a young brother and sister in a poor family, specifically their efforts to manage after losing a pair of shoes, and does not touch upon gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Children of Heaven is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
Children of Heaven is an original Iranian film from 1997. Its characters were created for this specific production and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.3
7.7
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