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The movie 'Coco' follows 12-year-old Miguel, who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's ban on music due to a past trauma. As he journeys to the Land of the Dead, he discovers his family's history and the true identity of his great-great-grandfather, ultimately reconciling his love for music with his family. The film highlights the cultural significance of music and food in Mexican traditions, particularly during the Day of the Dead celebration.

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The movie 'Coco' follows 12-year-old Miguel, who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's ban on music due to a past trauma. As he journeys to the Land of the Dead, he discovers his family's history and the true identity of his great-great-grandfather, ultimately reconciling his love for music with his family. The film highlights the cultural significance of music and food in Mexican traditions, particularly during the Day of the Dead celebration.

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[Thảo]:

Music in Coco Miguel’s Passion for Music: Dream of


Becoming a Musician: Miguel idolizes the late musician
Ernesto de la Cruz and dreams of following in his footsteps.
This aspiration sets the stage for the entire story. His
passion leads him to secretly play guitar despite his family's
ban on music due to a past family trauma. Cultural
Representation: Traditional Mexican Music: The film features
various traditional Mexican musical styles, including
mariachi and folk songs, which enrich the cultural backdrop.
The vibrant melodies reflect the joy and emotional depth of
Mexican celebrations.
Culinary in Coco Cultural Significance of Food:
Representation of Mexican Cuisine: The film showcases a
rich array of traditional Mexican dishes, such as pan de
muerto (bread of the dead), tamales, and other vibrant
foods. These elements enhance the cultural authenticity and
create a sensory experience that reflects the warmth of
Mexican culture. Food and Family Tradition: Day of the Dead
Altars: Families prepare offerings for their deceased loved
ones, including favorite foods and drinks, to honor and
remember them. This practice is central to the Day of the
Dead celebration, illustrating how culinary traditions
connect the living and the dead.

[Hưng]:
I would like to start my section by drilling a bit into the first major plot
point in the movie, the guitar smash. Miguel chose to run away from
that situation as a way to protect himself. In his mind, he didn’t
understand his family’s opposition to music, and he really didn’t want
to either. It just really doesn’t help that the lengths that they were
willing to go to feels insanely cruel, one could even say manipulative
and abusive. Thus, he is stuck between a dilemma, one between
keeping himself safe and giving up on music and leaving and keeping
his greatest desire intact. Understandably, he rightfully chose the
option to run away. Although this plot point could’ve been portrayed
much better, it just goes to show how dedicated Miguel is to pursuing
what he loves.

This courage is much more apparent in the Land of the Dead. When
he was offered to return at the cost of giving up on playing the guitar
that he so dearly loved, he promptly refused without a second of
hesitation. Or when he confronted de la Cruz for violating his musical
integrity, Miguel took every step in stride, and stood his ground
despite the objections of de la Cruz himself. Miguel was not going to
let anyone ruin his passion, nor was he going to turn a blind eye
against the injustices that plague creative industries.

And what broke me, and, probably all of us, was the final scene. When
Miguel plays “Remember Me”, and sings along with Coco, it signals a
resolution. Both sides have finally reached a middle point, and Miguel
was finally able to find his footing as a musical artist. What is more
important here is that he was able to share his music to the people
that he loves the most. It is such an impactful moment that shows
even in the face of conflict, music is what bonds everyone together.

[Anh]:
[An]:
[Nghĩa]:
Hi everyone, my name is Nghia. Welcome to our podcast,
where we discuss meaningful movies and dive deeper into
different aspects of each film. Joining me today are Hưng,
An, Anh, and Thảo. In today's episode, we're going to
discuss the movie Coco. Before we delve into it, I want to
give you a brief summary of the film. The movie centers
around a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who has a deep
love for music and wants to become a musician. But there’s
a problem—his family is completely against it. The
opposition stems from Miguel’s great-great-grandfather,
who left the family to follow his love for music. This left a
painful mark on the family, and since then, they’ve seen
music as a bad thing. But Miguel doesn’t give up. He looks
up to a famous musician named Ernesto de la Cruz and
wonders if Ernesto could be his great-great-grandfather. On
the journey to find out the answer, Miguel is being
accidentally transported to a magical place called The Land
of the Dead. There, he encounters a friendly guy named
Hector. Together, they seek Miguel’s great-great-grandfather
for his blessing to pursue his dreams. During the journey,
Miguel learns some surprising details about his family's past.
He finds out that Hector is actually his real great-great-
grandfather. Miguel discovers that Ernesto steals Hector’s
songs and takes his credit. In the end, Miguel’s family
embraces music again. They honor Hector’s memory and
welcome music as part of their family’s history. Miguel
realizes he doesn’t have to choose between his love for
music and his family as he can have both. By remembering
and honoring his ancestors, Miguel connects to his family in
a deeper, more meaningful way. So that’s my summary.
Does anyone have anything to share about the cultural
aspect of the movie? Wow, that’s some interesting cultural
aspects about the Mexican culture. How about you? Do you
have anything to share? That’s some great insight. Hung, do
you have anything to share? So that’s the end of our
episode. Thank you everyone for listening. If you like this
episode, consider hitting the like and the subscribe button
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Once again, thank all of you for listening.

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