Disney PlusBao (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal emotional journey of a mother struggling with her child's independence and the empty nest syndrome, resolving through themes of acceptance and family reconciliation rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film authentically portrays a Chinese-Canadian family, with casting that reflects the cultural specificity of its story. The narrative explores universal themes of parenthood and cultural identity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Bao is a short film centered on a mother-son relationship and the challenges of empty nest syndrome. It does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on universal familial dynamics and cultural elements. Therefore, an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bao is an original animated short film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters, including the dumpling boy, were created specifically for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps.
Bao is an original animated short film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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