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Hey

Name: Hey
Director: Alex Jovanoski
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2016

Director

Alex Jovanoski

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hey is a character-driven drama that prioritizes individual circumstances over broader sociopolitical themes. The narrative explores the unconventional bond between a burglar and a woman facing a terminal diagnosis, focusing on personal connection rather than systemic critique. While the film introduces complexity through themes of vulnerability and crime, it lacks deeper multi-layered depth. The character dynamics follow established dramatic clichés rather than actively challenging traditional gender hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a localized interpersonal study. It lacks the documented evidence of diverse representation or systemic narrative disruption necessary to achieve a higher progressive rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hey have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ relationships or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a bond between a male burglar and a female victim.

How does Hey portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a traditional relationship between a man and a woman. While the female lead plays a significant role, the roles follow standard dramatic structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hey?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters. As a result, the film's racial ability to act cannot be assessed.

How does Hey represent religion and culture?

Fair

The drama explores criminality and terminal illness through an individualistic lens. It does not appear to offer a critique of religion or Western institutions.

Does Hey include disability representation?

Fair

A character facing a devastating disease provides a platform for exploring physical vulnerability. However, it is unclear if the illness drives the story or serves as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a character with a devastating disease allows for an exploration of physical vulnerability.
The narrative provides significant weight to the female lead through her medical diagnosis.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer romantic arcs.
The character roles follow standard dramatic structures rather than subverting traditional gender hierarchies.
The story leans toward individualistic drama rather than offering a critique of systemic institutions.

Official Synopsis

A burglar with a gambling debt hides from local gangsters in his victim's home and forms a peculiar bond with that young woman, who just got diagnosed with a devastating disease.

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