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Tum: A Dangerous Obsession

Name: Tum: A Dangerous Obsession
Director: Aruna Raje
Released: 2004
Duration: 145 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2004

Director

Aruna Raje

Runtime

145 minutes

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Aruna Raje's direction emphasizes psychological depth and complex interpersonal dynamics. The film presents a culturally specific Indian experience, avoiding the pitfalls of whitewashing through its authentic casting and setting. While the film challenges traditional gender roles, it remains limited by its focus on heterosexual relationships and does not explore broader issues of identity. The narrative operates within a traditional framework and does not engage with multi-layered identity politics. Ultimately, the work functions as a nuanced character study, rejecting simple moralistic condemnation in favor of a psychologically driven exploration of ability to act and obsession.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tum: A Dangerous Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

How does Tum: A Dangerous Obsession portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting the female protagonist's desire and autonomy. It explores her journey away from passive stereotypes towards a more active role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tum: A Dangerous Obsession?

Excellent

The film features an authentic Indian cast and setting, ensuring a narrative grounded in regional culture rather than a Western perspective.

How does Tum: A Dangerous Obsession represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines subjective morality through psychological realism, focusing on the complexities of human behavior rather than strict moral or religious condemnation.

Does Tum: A Dangerous Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Authentic Indian representation through cast and setting.
Challenges traditional gender roles by centering female autonomy.
Uses psychological realism to explore complex moral questions.

Limited or Absent

No representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Does not address broader multi-layered identity politics or systemic issues.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are represented.

Official Synopsis

A married woman has a one-night stand with a lustful photographer while on vacation, and soon cannot escape her past mistake when the photographer follows her home and wants to continue his lustful fling with her at any cost.

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