5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heroic Pioneers (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Taiwan's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. In the story, the kindly and very efficient Chinese settlers are distrusted by the natives until they show that they are able and willing to cure an outbreak of plague. The daughter of the native Taiwanese chief has her own peace plan for the region, which involves finding the most eligible Chinese bachelor and marrying him.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with conservative values by championing individual resilience, self-reliance, and the establishment of a new community through hard work and traditional values, which are central to its narrative solution.
Based on the limited information available for 'Heroic Pioneers,' the movie is assessed as having a neutral approach to diversity in casting and narrative framing. There is no explicit evidence to suggest either intentional DEI-driven recasting of traditional roles or a strong critique of traditional identities within the narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhist principles like compassion and resilience as integral to the pioneers' ability to overcome hardship and build a community. It highlights how the faith provides moral guidance and spiritual strength to its adherents.
Based on the provided information, 'Heroic Pioneers' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information for "Heroic Pioneers" (1986) does not include details about its source material, characters, or whether it is an adaptation of existing works or historical events. Without this context, it is impossible to determine if any character's gender deviates from an established canon or historical record.
The provided information for 'Heroic Pioneers' (1986) does not include details on source material, original character races, or historical figures. Without this baseline, it is impossible to determine if any character's portrayal constitutes a race swap according to the definition.
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