8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ayla: The Daughter of War (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film centers on a deeply emotional human story of love and connection amidst the Korean War, balancing themes of military duty and patriotism with the universal suffering caused by conflict, thereby maintaining a neutral political stance.
The film features a cast authentically reflecting its Turkish and Korean historical setting, showcasing visible diversity without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative positively portrays a male soldier's compassion and heroism, focusing on human connection during wartime without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Turkish soldiers, who are predominantly Muslim, with profound respect, compassion, and heroism. Their selfless actions and deep humanity, particularly in caring for Ayla, reflect positively on their character and implicitly on their faith background, aligning the narrative with virtues of dignity and empathy.
Ayla: The Daughter of War is a historical drama based on a true story about a Turkish soldier and a Korean orphan. The narrative is entirely focused on their bond and the challenges of war, with no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or related plot elements present in the film.
The film "Ayla: The Daughter of War" is a historical drama based on a true story about a Turkish soldier and a Korean orphan during the Korean War. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the portrayal is not applicable to this evaluation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical war drama based on the true story of a Turkish soldier, Süleyman Dilbirliği, and a Korean orphan girl, Ayla. Both central historical figures are portrayed with their documented genders, with no changes made for the adaptation.
The film is a historical drama based on the true story of a Turkish soldier and a Korean orphan during the Korean War. The main characters, Süleyman Dilbirliği and Kim Eun-ja (Ayla), are portrayed by actors of their respective historical races (Turkish and Korean). No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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