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Alone

Name: Alone
Director: Shaji Kailas
Released: 2023
Duration: 122 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2023

Director

Shaji Kailas

Runtime

122 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alone functions as a conventional supernatural thriller that prioritizes atmospheric tension over social deconstruction. The narrative relies on a traditional hero-centric model, centering on a male protagonist navigating a mystery during a pandemic lockdown. While the Kochi setting provides regional authenticity, the film lacks multi-layered depth. It adheres to standard genre clichés and traditional social hierarchies rather than exploring diverse identities or challenging established cultural norms. Ultimately, the film serves as a localized genre piece that maintains a narrow demographic focus, offering little in the way of representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The story focuses on a singular protagonist within a conventional social framework.

How does Alone portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on Kalidas, a male motivational speaker, following a traditional hero-centric structure. Female characters do not play a significant role in driving the story or challenge masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alone?

Fair

Set in Kochi, the film provides regional South Asian authenticity. However, the cast does not include a multi-ethnic group that challenges traditional demographic norms.

How does Alone represent religion and culture?

Limited

The supernatural elements likely reinforce traditional moral or spiritual frameworks. The film lacks themes that challenge Western or secularist perspectives, sticking to localized cultural settings.

Does Alone include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides regional authenticity through its specific South Asian setting in Kochi.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Follows a traditional masculine-led structure with limited women's ability to drive the story.
Does not feature a multi-ethnic or intersectionally diverse cast.
Fails to include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

During the pandemic lock-down, A motivational speaker named Kalidas moves into the thirteenth floor of an apartment in Kochi. Soon Kalidas begins to observe supernatural elements around him and he decides to investigate.

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