8.1
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A River Runs Through It (2021)
A River Runs Through It (2021)
Overview
A coming-of-age story of a group of youths. Xia Xiaoju transfers to a new school just before the high school entrance examinations, and there she forge a friendship with a bunch of classmates. After entering university, Xia Xiaoju begins to fall in love with Cheng Lang, but finds out that Chen Lang likes her close friend Lin You, while Lin You has a crush on Yuan Ancheng. Meanwhile, Xiaoju does not notice that her protector and guardian Lu Shiyi has fallen for her.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
A coming-of-age story of a group of youths. Xia Xiaoju transfers to a new school just before the high school entrance examinations, and there she forge a friendship with a bunch of classmates. After entering university, Xia Xiaoju begins to fall in love with Cheng Lang, but finds out that Chen Lang likes her close friend Lin You, while Lin You has a crush on Yuan Ancheng. Meanwhile, Xiaoju does not notice that her protector and guardian Lu Shiyi has fallen for her.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of family, faith, and nature without explicitly promoting a particular political ideology, balancing elements that could appeal to both conservative values (tradition, individual responsibility) and progressive sensibilities (environmentalism, critique of dogma).
Based on the director's name, this film is presumed to be a Chinese production. Without specific plot or casting details, it is assumed to feature traditional casting for its cultural context and does not explicitly critique traditional identities within its narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational and guiding force in the Maclean family's lives, emphasizing its role in moral development, community, and finding grace amidst life's struggles. The narrative aligns with the dignity and virtues of the faith, particularly through the character of the Reverend Maclean.
The film 'A River Runs Through It' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on family dynamics, religion, and the natural world in rural Montana, resulting in no depiction relevant to LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'A River Runs Through It' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transgender themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'Not Applicable' net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2021 show "A River Runs Through It" (逆流而上的你) is an original Chinese drama, not an adaptation of the American novella or film of the same name. As an original work, its characters do not have prior canonical genders to be swapped.
The 2021 series 'A River Runs Through It' directed by Sha Wei Qi is an original Chinese drama, not an adaptation of Norman Maclean's novella or the 1992 film. Its characters are new creations, thus no established characters have undergone a race swap.
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