A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led....
A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led....
The film leans left due to its central resolution revolving around the acceptance of a queer daughter and her partner, alongside themes of immigrant family struggles and radical empathy as the solution to existential despair.
The movie prominently features an Asian-American immigrant family, centering their unique experiences and challenges. Its narrative deeply explores themes of generational trauma, cultural identity, and queer identity, making DEI themes central to its core story.
The film centrally features Joy Wang and her girlfriend Becky, using their relationship as a key emotional driver for the protagonist's journey of acceptance. Despite initial familial conflict, the narrative ultimately provides a deeply affirming and validating portrayal of their queer love, framing it as essential to the film's message of empathy and connection.
The film features Evelyn Wang, who, after gaining various skills, repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including security guards, agents, and enforcers.
The film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been changed.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material (comics, novels, previous films, or historical records) from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
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