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Without specific plot details, the film's focus on the interaction between a historical Chinese scholar and a Western individual during a period of significant cultural and political change suggests a narrative exploring cross-cultural dynamics and historical context without explicit ideological promotion, leading to a neutral rating.
The film's premise suggests a naturally diverse cast through its cross-cultural characters, but there is no explicit indication of DEI-driven casting or intentional race/gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative's stance on traditional identities or its engagement with DEI themes cannot be determined without further plot details, leading to a neutral assessment in these areas.
Based on the information provided, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within the film. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Without information on the film's plot, characters, or any source material, it is impossible to determine if any character's on-screen gender deviates from a canonically or historically established gender. Therefore, a gender swap cannot be confirmed.
The film portrays the historical figure Yang Shoujing with an actor of the same race. The character Rebecca, a Westerner, is also portrayed by an actress whose race aligns with the character's likely background, with no prior canon establishing a different race.