as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature the artist eventually abandoned the representationalism of his earlier work

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realism
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  • Also, a romance arc was added to the legal realism, which led to the filming in Hong Kong, recapturing scenes of a previous meeting between Lee and Mun’s characters.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Blending comedy, magical realism and emotional depth, the story explores intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 July 2025
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“Representationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representationalism. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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