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Name: Check
Director: Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Boris Giller
Released: 2000
Duration: 110 min

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Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2000

Director

Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Boris Giller

Runtime

110 minutes

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The film serves primarily as a coming-of-age story set against a changing society. It highlights ethnic diversity through the inclusion of Akezhan, providing a contrast to the predominantly Slavic cast. However, it adheres to conventional narrative structures and focuses mainly on male characters, neglecting LGBTQ+ and disability representation. Ultimately, the film reflects a localized approach to inclusion, capturing the multi-ethnic reality of its setting without fully dismantling social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Check have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The main characters are all assumed to be straight and cisgender.

How does Check portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses heavily on male friendships and personal growth. Although Sonya is part of the trio, the narrative emphasizes the male characters' development more.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Check?

Fair

Akezhan, a Kazakh computer prodigy, brings meaningful ethnic diversity to the film. His character challenges the expectation of a homogeneous cast within a largely Slavic setting.

How does Check represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film portrays a morally relative world where ethical standards shift. Characters navigate a landscape of situational ethics amid the post-Soviet societal upheaval.

Does Check include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Such identities do not play a central role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Akezhan, a Kazakh prodigy, adds important ethnic diversity to the main group.
The narrative captures the multi-ethnic reality of the post-Soviet era through its trio of protagonists.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The narrative emphasizes male characters more, making female roles less prominent.
The cast remains predominantly Slavic, with limited ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

The plot of this adventurous film revolves around a bank check for $5 million. The tough mafiosi, the police, and even... three teenagers - the young Russian hero Ilya, the Kazakh computer prodigy Akezhan and the girl Sonya - are trying to get him at any cost. Akezhan needs an urgent, expensive operation, so the guys decided to undertake this dangerous and risky business.

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