The Battleship Island (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The Battleship Island2017

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What We Think

The Battleship Island is largely non-woke, focusing on historical suffering and resilience with traditional values intact. It resists modern identity politics trends, offering instead a culturally-grounded, if nationalistic, story.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film centers on Korean forced laborers during Japanese occupation. The narrative stays focused on the struggle for survival rather than prioritizing identity politics. Character development feels rooted in historical context and personal arcs over ideological box-ticking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family values, patriotism, and the fight for freedom are highlighted. Masculinity and honor are depicted without mockery or subversion. There is little evidence of the film undermining religion or core cultural touchstones; it leans into them for emotional impact.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While the Japanese antagonists are one-dimensional, the story doesn't push a modern ideological agenda. Alternative views of collaboration, betrayal, and courage are present, supporting a nuanced, if nationalistic, narrative rather than a contemporary woke one.

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