5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
My Wife's Lover (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
In this erotic drama from Hong Kong, a young couple's marriage is beginning to grow stale as they become disenchanted with one another. Both husband and wife find themselves attracted to other people, and he begins having an affair with a beautiful and sexually adventurous photographer. What he doesn't know at first is that his wife is also exploring infidelity -- with the same woman.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In this erotic drama from Hong Kong, a young couple's marriage is beginning to grow stale as they become disenchanted with one another. Both husband and wife find themselves attracted to other people, and he begins having an affair with a beautiful and sexually adventurous photographer. What he doesn't know at first is that his wife is also exploring infidelity -- with the same woman.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject of marital infidelity is inherently apolitical, focusing on personal and social dynamics rather than explicit political ideologies. Without specific plot details, it is impossible to discern any dominant political leanings or championed solutions.
The film features a cast that reflects visible diversity relative to a Western mainstream context. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not explicitly center on strong DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film 'My Wife's Lover' by Kevin Chu does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' assessment for its impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film "My Wife's Lover" (1992) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual man's discovery of his wife's lesbian affair, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story and does not appear to be an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters, nor does it feature historical figures or reboot legacy characters. Therefore, no characters meet the definition of a gender swap.
The film "My Wife's Lover" (1992) is an original production and does not adapt characters from prior source material with established racial identities. Therefore, no characters in the film can be considered a "race swap."
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
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