7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
I Can Speak (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
A grumpy old woman befriends a young civil servant and learns English from him. She then reveals to him her shocking past.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A grumpy old woman befriends a young civil servant and learns English from him. She then reveals to him her shocking past.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes human rights and historical accountability for victims of wartime sexual slavery, aligning with progressive ideology by advocating for justice for marginalized groups and critiquing historical denial.
The movie features a culturally authentic South Korean cast, reflecting its historical setting. Its narrative strongly centers on the pursuit of justice by a marginalized group, highlighting historical oppression and advocating for the voices of victims.
Secondary
The film portrays the protagonist's Christian faith as a significant source of strength, resilience, and community support. It highlights how her faith provides comfort and moral guidance, enabling her to pursue justice for herself and other comfort women.
The film 'I Can Speak' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on historical issues and the relationship between its two main protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on the comfort women issue. Key characters, including the protagonist Na Ok-bun, are portrayed with genders consistent with historical accounts or are original to the film, showing no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a South Korean production based on a true story involving Korean historical figures and a contemporary Korean setting. All major characters are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the historical and cultural context, thus no race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.9
Critic Ratings
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