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What You Wish For

What You Wish For

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2024

Director

Nicholas Tomnay

Runtime

102 minutes

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What You Wish For is a character-driven psychological thriller that focuses on individual moral failings rather than broader societal issues. The narrative centers on the conflict between a struggling chef and a successful peer, relying heavily on traditional suspense clichés. While the Latin American setting offers a basis for cultural exploration, the film seems to prioritize a localized examination of envy over a wider scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does What You Wish For have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender. The tension revolves around two male figures, suggesting a conventional narrative structure.

How does What You Wish For portray gender?

Fair

The conflict is driven by a male protagonist dealing with professional envy. The story emphasizes traditional masculine roles without showing that these roles challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What You Wish For?

Fair

The Latin American setting provides a backdrop for exploring non-Western cultures. However, the depth of local characters compared to expatriates is unclear.

How does What You Wish For represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of greed and the unsettling nature of wealth. It focuses more on the psychological descent of individuals rather than critiquing institutions.

Does What You Wish For include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues play a central role in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The Latin American setting provides a natural backdrop for international and non-Western cultural exploration.
  • The narrative offers potential for a diverse, international cast through its enigmatic clients.

Limited or Absent

  • The story relies on traditional masculine roles rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
  • The focus on individual psychological descent limits opportunities for broader systemic or sociopolitical critique.
  • There is a lack of visible representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

Official Synopsis

A talented chef with gambling woes flees to a Latin American villa to visit an old friend who appears to be living an extraordinary life as a private chef. Envy soon turns to greed and then to something deeply unsettling for the chef when he assumes his friend's life and discovers the motives of his mysterious clients.

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