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Harbin (2024)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Harbin poster

Overview

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Overview

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) because its central thesis champions the anti-colonial struggle for national sovereignty against an oppressive foreign power, aligning with progressive values of self-determination and critiques of imperialism.

The film features a diverse ensemble of characters within its specific historical and cultural context, focusing on the Korean independence movement. Its narrative positively frames its male protagonists and critiques colonialism from a nationalistic perspective, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional Western identities.

Secondary

The film portrays Ahn Jung-geun's Catholic beliefs as influencing his moral decisions and actions, such as sparing a Japanese officer. This depiction adds complexity and depth to his character, presenting his faith as a source of moral conviction amidst brutal conflict.

Harbin is a historical period drama centered on the Korean independence movement. Based on available information, the film does not include LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on nationalistic and colonial resistance. Therefore, its portrayal of LGBTQ+ topics is not applicable.

The film 'Harbin' does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Current information and search results provide no mention of such portrayals, leading to a determination of N/A for its net impact on transsexual representation.

The film's narrative primarily focuses on male independence fighters, with female combat roles described as limited and not a central theme. There is no indication of female characters achieving victories in direct physical combat against male opponents.

The film introduces a new, fictional female character while portraying historical male figures true to their documented gender. The provided information explicitly states there is no evidence of gender swapping of characters or alteration of principal character gender roles.

The film is a historical drama about Korean independence fighters. The provided information explicitly states that the cast and characters are predominantly Korean, reflecting historical context, and there is no indication of race swapping or casting actors of different ethnicities in roles representing Korean historical figures.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.3
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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8.9
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N/A

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