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Swingers

Name: Swingers
Director: Andrejs Ēķis
Released: 2018
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2018

Director

Andrejs Ēķis

Runtime

97 minutes

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Swingers is a character-driven film focusing on sexual dissatisfaction and the dismantling of monogamous social norms. It shifts away from idealized family structures by centering on a swingers' party and domestic conflicts. While the film moderately disrupts conventional social expectations, it lacks deeper engagement with broader systemic critiques of identity or power. The narrative does not explore multi-layered issues. Ultimately, the film remains a localized romantic comedy that does not offer the diverse casting or narrative structure needed for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Swingers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and sexual exploration but does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.

How does Swingers portray gender?

Fair

The characters deal with sexual negotiation and dissatisfaction, challenging traditional gender roles. However, the narrative remains tied to conventional romantic structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Swingers?

Minimal

Insufficient information is available to assess the racial makeup of the cast. There are no specific details about non-white representation.

How does Swingers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions traditional monogamous morality by emphasizing subjective ethics over conventional frameworks. It offers a secular, modern perspective on personal relationships.

Does Swingers include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies through characters navigating sexual negotiation and dissatisfaction.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with broader systemic critiques of identity.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
Fails to include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

Ihor, is bored with his glamorous girlfriend Ilona. Meanwhile, Irina, demands sex of Andrew, for which he has neither strength nor desire. Ihor and Irina demand a sexual experiment - a swinger's party. Meanwhile, Sveta, left naked on her lover's balcony when his wife suddenly returns, is saved by Denis the neighbour. But the evening gets more interesting when Edward appears on Denis's doorstep.

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