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T.R.Y.

Name: T.R.Y.
Director: Kazuki Ōmori
Released: 2003
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2003

Director

Kazuki Ōmori

Runtime

104 minutes

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T.R.Y. is a period action-comedy that draws its diversity from its historical setting. The tension between China and Japan provides a natural framework for ethnic interaction and character blending. However, the film remains anchored in traditional archetypes. The protagonist's role is defined by masculine cunning, and the narrative does not intentionally disrupt established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a character-driven piece set against imperial tension, prioritizing genre clichés over challenging established social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does T.R.Y. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows the conventional social structures of the early 20th-century setting.

How does T.R.Y. portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around masculine archetypes, particularly a male rogue and arms dealer. It does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is T.R.Y.?

Fair

The Shanghai setting allows for interactions between Japanese and Chinese characters. However, the film depicts geopolitical tensions rather than a deliberate disruption of racial hierarchies.

How does T.R.Y. represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative focuses on historical conflicts and individual profit. It does not explicitly prioritize anti-Western, anti-capitalist, or secularist agendas.

Does T.R.Y. include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

The historical setting in Shanghai provides a natural framework for ethnic interaction between Japanese and Chinese characters.
The protagonist's moral ambiguity moves the story away from a singular, traditional morality.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and lacks significant gender subversion.
There is a lack of intentionality in disrupting established social or identity-based hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

At the turn of the 20th Century amongst tension between China and Japan, a Japanese swindler in Shanghai plans to profit by selling weapons. He steals arms from the Japanese military and sells them to the rich Chinese.

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