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"The Next" explores the qustion: can beauty be standardized? What challenges will a girl with non-standard beauty face in a world where everyone is beautiful? (Source: Vogue YouTube) Edit Translation

  • English
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • עברית / עִבְרִית
  • dansk
  • Country: China
  • Type: Special
  • Episodes: 1
  • Aired: Jan 26, 2022
  • Aired On: Wednesday
  • Duration: 12 min.
  • Score: 7.2 (scored by 14 users)
  • Ranked: #92313
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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Tarryn
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 12, 2024
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0
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A GUT WRENCHING WATCH

I knew before I even watched this film that this topic is very important but put in the context of the current Chinese beauty standards around things weight and facial features this piece is powerful.


The choice to have Jackie Li as the character we view this world through was brilliant, not only is she a competent actress but her very presence in a industry that favours thin bodies and pale skin constantly puts her in the position to be looked down upon, made the punching bag and her desirability to constantly be questioned just proves to me that she's the only one who could have stepped into this role and clearly showcase the emotions our female character goes through in a way that was real and raw. Just amazing


The other stand out role was Chen Jin as the mother figure and how she tried her very best to let Jackie Li's character see the beauty in herself and yet falls victim to the societal pressures herself and that last scene between her and Jackie was devastating.


I believe everyone should watch this short film it's truly a important piece of art within the current beauty standards that China continues to push on young women.

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  • Special: The Next
  • Country: China
  • Episodes: 1
  • Aired: Jan 26, 2022
  • Aired On: Wednesday
  • Duration: 12 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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  • Score: 7.2 (scored by 14 users)
  • Ranked: #92313
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Watchers: 32

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