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The Rational Life (2021)

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The Rational Life (2021)

Overview

Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Not Rated

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing ageism, sexism, and traditional societal expectations for women in career and relationships, championing female autonomy and self-determination.

The movie features an East Asian cast, which is culturally appropriate for its production context. However, due to insufficient information regarding the narrative and thematic content, a comprehensive evaluation of its DEI characteristics related to storytelling and framing cannot be performed.

Secondary

Based on the provided information, there is insufficient data to evaluate the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'The Rational Life, 2021'. No specific details regarding their presence or depiction were available to determine a net impact.

There is currently not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. The provided details do not indicate the presence of such elements, making a holistic evaluation impossible.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

There is no information provided to suggest that "The Rational Life" is an adaptation of a prior work or based on historical figures with established character genders. Without source material or prior canon, it's impossible to determine if any character's gender has been swapped.

There is no information indicating that "The Rational Life" is an adaptation of source material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. The cast is consistent with the production's likely origin, providing no basis to identify a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.9
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7.8

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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