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Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
The film's central narrative unequivocally champions the anti-colonial struggle for national independence against an oppressive foreign power, aligning with progressive values of self-determination and resistance to imperialism.
The film, set during the Japanese occupation of Korea, features a cast that accurately reflects its historical and cultural context, including Korean and Japanese characters. Its narrative centers on the anti-colonial struggle, which involves a critique of the occupying power, but does not explicitly engage with broader Western DEI themes regarding traditional identities.
The film "The Age of Shadows" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical espionage and resistance during the Japanese occupation of Korea, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Yeon Gye-soon as a significant female character involved in the independence movement. While she participates in action sequences, her combat is primarily conducted with firearms. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The film features original characters created for its narrative, even though it is inspired by historical events. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one gender in source material or history, is portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a South Korean historical drama set during the Japanese occupation, featuring primarily Korean and Japanese characters. All major characters are portrayed by actors of the appropriate race for their historical and cultural context, with no instances of a character's established race being altered.
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