Apple TVDragon Seed (1944)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
The lives of a small Chinese village are turned Upside down when the Japanese invade it. An heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against Japanese Invaders.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
The lives of a small Chinese village are turned Upside down when the Japanese invade it. An heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against Japanese Invaders.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative champions the collective resistance of the Chinese people against imperialist Japanese invasion, emphasizing anti-colonialism and the resilience of ordinary citizens in the face of tyranny, which aligns with left-leaning values.
The movie features a cast of primarily white actors portraying Chinese characters, reflecting the traditional casting practices of its era rather than modern diversity initiatives. The narrative focuses on the resilience of the Chinese people during wartime without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film adapts Pearl S. Buck's novel, which features Chinese characters. The 1944 movie cast prominent white actors in lead roles to portray these Chinese characters, which constitutes a race swap according to the provided definition.
The film portrays the spiritual practices and beliefs of the Chinese villagers, which include Buddhist elements, as integral to their culture and a source of strength and resilience against the Japanese invaders. These aspects are depicted with respect and sympathy.
The film "Dragon Seed" (1944), a war drama set in China during the Japanese invasion, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the struggles of a Chinese village and its inhabitants against foreign occupation, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Dragon Seed" is an adaptation of Pearl S. Buck's novel. A review of the main characters in the source material and the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the screen adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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