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Cherries

Name: Cherries
Director: Dubravka Turić
Released: 2017
Duration: 29 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2017

Director

Dubravka Turić

Runtime

29 minutes

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Cherries is an intimate character study that finds its strength in psychological depth rather than demographic breadth. It succeeds by deconstructing the traditional family unit, presenting it as a volatile space of tension rather than a stable pillar of society. The film's progressive qualities are found in its subversion of gender hierarchies and its exploration of subjective morality. By centering the emotional landscape of its protagonists, it moves beyond simple domestic clichés. However, the film remains limited by its localized, homogeneous setting. It does not engage with identity politics or multi-layered casting, focusing instead on a specific regional experience in Zagreb.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cherries have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on traditional heterosexual relationships within a conventional family structure. It lacks prominent non-binary identities or active critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Cherries portray gender?

Fair

The film prioritizes the psychological depth and emotional intelligence of its characters. This focus disrupts traditional stereotypes of passive domesticity and subverts rigid patriarchal roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cherries?

Limited

Set in a contemporary Croatian urban environment, the cast reflects a homogeneous demographic. The narrative stays within its specific geographic and cultural context without diverse casting.

How does Cherries represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges idealized Western family institutions by depicting them as sites of dysfunction. It explores moral relativism through the lens of parental breakdown and childhood rebellion.

Does Cherries include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative focuses almost exclusively on psychological and emotional development.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional gender hierarchies by emphasizing character autonomy and emotional intelligence.
Provides a nuanced deconstruction of the idealized Western family unit.
Focuses on complex psychological landscapes and the subjective experience of morality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary perspectives.
Maintains a homogeneous demographic that lacks racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Family tensions are slowly eroding what should have been a carefree summer for the young boy Jakov. A series of events ending in tragedy will incite his emotional revolt against the grown ups, but also his sense of guilt.

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