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Hello

Name: Hello
Director: A R Badul
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

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Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2013

Director

A R Badul

Runtime

90 minutes

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Hello is a conventional comedy that emphasizes traditional narrative arcs and localized character interactions. The plot follows a standard romantic structure where a female lead is pursued by several male characters, reinforcing established social hierarchies. The film lacks complexity in identity representation, focusing instead on stereotypical characters and a homogeneous social setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hello have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film uses typical romantic clichés and focuses on heterosexual relationships. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Hello portray gender?

Limited

Misha has a strong sense of purpose through her career goals, but she is mainly seen as an object of desire. The main conflict revolves around male competition for her affection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hello?

Fair

The story centers on a single, homogeneous group within a village. There is no indication of a diverse cast or characters representing multiple backgrounds.

How does Hello represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows traditional social structures and village hierarchies. It uses a standard community-based comedic framework without questioning established social norms.

Does Hello include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Misha demonstrates a strong sense of purpose through her aspiration to become a doctor.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional gender dynamics and romantic clichés.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender characters.
The setting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous group.
Characters with disabilities are not represented.

Official Synopsis

The film tells the story of three best friends named Ako, Aki and Awang, who are well-known in their village for their mischievous and humourous pranks. The trio work for Pak Man. One day, they are assigned to pick up his daughter Misha, who has just returned from overseas and dreams of becoming a doctor. The trio have been in love with her for a long time but she does not pay them any heed. When Misha is robbed by a snatch thief one day, she is rescued by a doctor named Shafiq. Her face reminds the doctor of his late wife, and he begins to pursue her, which annoys the trio.

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