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# [Midsommar and The Farewell: Bringing Eastern Values to Western Film](https://ericbai.co/midsommar-and-the-farewell-bringing-eastern-values-to-western-film?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When I think about Western values, the first things that come to mind are freedom, self-expression, and making it on your own. The kinds of stories we see on-screen often reflect this: the aspiring underdog, the lone hero, the rebel — classic charact...

Apr 5, 2020 · 7 min read · ericbai.co  
Updated Jan 13, 2024  
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