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In The Name of The Tiger
Representation Score
2.8/10
Limited
2005
TV-14Director
Theeratorn Siriphunvaraporn
Runtime
104 minutes
Average Rating
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In The Name of The Tiger is a Thai production that focuses on local myths and tribal rivalries. While it provides cultural authenticity through its setting and spiritual themes, it does not offer diverse representation or challenge traditional social structures. The film examines power and leadership within a specific ethnic context but does not attempt to subvert broader societal norms.
Category Breakdown
Does In The Name of The Tiger have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It stays within traditional heterosexual norms without giving LGBTQ+ characters much influence or depth.
How does In The Name of The Tiger portray gender?
The story centers around strong masculine characters and emphasizes macho bravado. Women do not have roles that show significant intellectual or influential power compared to the male characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is In The Name of The Tiger?
The film features a predominantly Thai cast, avoiding whitewashing by focusing on the specific local and provincial setting.
How does In The Name of The Tiger represent religion and culture?
The film highlights local spirituality through the worship of a tiger-head idol. It uses humor to show conflicts that disrupt formal institutional order.
Does In The Name of The Tiger include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Features a predominantly Thai cast, achieving high ethnic authenticity.
- Grounds the story in a specific, organic cultural and provincial landscape.
- Uses local spiritual beliefs to create a cohesive narrative.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include any visible LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
- Depicts strong masculine archetypes and reinforces traditional gender roles.
- Does not feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
On a high mountain, there's a town where a sculpture of a tiger's head is located in a holy shrine. Local people go there to worship the idol and count on. The center of the town is ruled by Jayae and Laikhan, two leaders from two rival local tribes. While the two tribes are fighting for control of the town, the mountain suddenly collapses. In the ensuing chaos, a mysterious man appears from the town's wreckage.
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