1) Briefly summarize the plot, using a maximum of 1-2 pages.
2) Describe 2-3 scenes where the characters behaved or interacted in a way that seems different
in comparison to U.S. individuals. Be specific. Describe the differences between the expected
actions of the 2 cultures.
a. Possible Explanations (What might explain the contrasts (history, geography,
political system, economic development, legal system, etc.)?
3) Other Observations (What other observations did you make related to the differences
between the ways in which U.S. films are often presented? (This is wide open – you can
address a wide number of factors. A few examples might be music, flow of the plot, level of
violence, happy ending, etc.)