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Grom: Boyhood

Name: Grom: Boyhood
Director: Oleg Trofim
Released: 2022
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Oleg Trofim

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Grom: Boyhood follows the conventions of the action-crime genre, set in 1990s St. Petersburg. The narrative centers on the tension between law enforcement and organized crime within a specific historical context. The film emphasizes traditional masculine roles and centers the plot on a father and son, adhering closely to period-accurate social dynamics. This focus limits characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and favors historical realism and established clichés over diverse character arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Grom: Boyhood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any documented LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a father-son relationship and the criminal underworld, which does not highlight these aspects.

How does Grom: Boyhood portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male protagonists, particularly a police major and his son. This emphasizes traditional masculine roles and gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Grom: Boyhood?

Limited

Set in 1990s St. Petersburg, the cast seems to be predominantly of one ethnicity. The narrative focuses on local crime bosses and police dynamics within a specific historical context.

How does Grom: Boyhood represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines the instability of 1990s Russia, focusing on traditional family responsibilities during a chaotic time.

Does Grom: Boyhood include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. No information is available to assess this category.

Present on Screen

Offers a localized, period-accurate depiction of 1990s St. Petersburg and its social instability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and diverse character identities.
Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and male-centric storytelling.
Lacks ethnic blending or racial diversity within the main character arcs.

Official Synopsis

In 1990s St. Petersburg, police major Konstantin Grom is trying to find and neutralize the new criminal boss, nicknamed Anubis, while his ten year old son Igor is trying to earn money by getting involved in dubious adventures.

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