Some recurring elements: misogyny, sexism, racism, rebellion, crime, life pressure, peer pressure, habit, addiction, ego, mental health, impulse, stress, insecurity, envy, aggression, violence.
A point of the movie seems to be to humanize the Asian-American image giving the characters diverse and flawed personalities from each other.
A string of impulses and interactions between all of the characters escalates into a total shit show. Nobody seems to have control over their lives, themselves, their natures, or their actions, even when they try to be rebellious.
All of the characters are Asian-American. They are individual personalities from each other but they have similar backgrounds, upbringings, and pressures. As the quote shared says, them being Asian is not the point, it is a given.
I notice that quite a few posts are missing, Marcus. Are you just running behind, or are you unclear on what and where you should post?
It is a bit of both I think. I get forgetful of the assignments I’m supposed to do and I don’t feel a sense of urgency in completing the work so I end up letting personal projects get in the way. I think it is because of how low pressure this class feels? It is not as structured and rigorous as the other two classes I’ve taken this year. I’ll try to engage and contribute more from now on.