NetflixAśoka (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions non-violence and compassion as the solution to the devastation of war and unchecked ambition, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features an Indian cast appropriate for its historical setting, without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the transformation of a male historical figure, portraying his journey without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Princess Kaurwaki, a skilled warrior, who engages in and wins multiple close-quarters sword fights against male soldiers. Her combat prowess is demonstrated early in the film during an ambush.
The film portrays Ashoka's profound transformation from a ruthless conqueror to a proponent of peace and non-violence after embracing Buddhist principles. The narrative strongly affirms the virtues of compassion and dharma as a path to redemption and societal well-being, positioning Buddhism as a positive force for change.
The film "Aśoka" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the historical figure Ashoka the Great, his personal journey, and his romantic relationship, without touching upon queer identities or experiences.
The film "Asoka" is a historical drama based on the life of Emperor Ashoka. All significant historical and fictional characters are portrayed with their historically or canonically established genders, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from their source.
Asoka is a historical drama depicting the life of Emperor Ashoka the Great. All major historical and fictional characters are portrayed by actors of Indian descent, consistent with the historical setting and the characters' implied or documented racial backgrounds. No character established as one race is depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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