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An Object of Merit

2020Movie24 min

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A wholesome, hopeful movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Director Amanda Ann-Min Wong's short documentary profiles a young ceramic artist exploring the Canadian and Korean influences on his functional wares, examining cross-cultural identity, beauty in utility, and finding purpose in one's art.

Feels like

  • Artistic Documentary
  • Cross-Cultural Identity
  • Ceramic Art
  • Purpose in Art
  • Functional Beauty
  • Reflective & Thoughtful
  • Wholesome Exploration
  • Craftsmanship Focus
  • Canadian-Korean Influence

Crew

Directed by
Amanda Ann-Min Wong
Produced by
Amanda Ann-Min Wong

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Facts

October 1, 2020 · 24 min · English

Released
October 1, 2020
Runtime
24 min
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is An Object of Merit okay for kids?"

Questions about An Object of Merit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is An Object of Merit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching An Object of Merit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is An Object of Merit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.