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102 Not Out

102 Not Out

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2018

PG

Director

Umesh Shukla

Runtime

107 minutes

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102 Not Out is a character-driven drama that highlights the specificities of Indian middle-class life. By focusing on the intergenerational tension between a 75-year-old son and his 102-year-old father, the film provides a localized, culturally authentic perspective. However, the film’s narrative structure reinforces traditional social hierarchies. It centers male characters and sidelines women, emphasizing domestic roles and patriarchal hierarchies. Ultimately, the film upholds established social values, prioritizing familial cohesion and respect for lineage over challenging modern norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does 102 Not Out have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual and cisgender family structures. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge traditional gender roles.

How does 102 Not Out portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on male-dominated dynamics between father and son. Female characters are sidelined, reinforcing traditional gender roles and domestic responsibilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 102 Not Out?

Good

The film offers an authentic, localized Indian perspective through its predominantly Indian cast. It presents a specific middle-class cultural setting but does not blend different ethnic backgrounds.

How does 102 Not Out represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story celebrates traditional social values centered around family bonds and respect for elders. It emphasizes social stability and duty over any critique of institutional norms.

Does 102 Not Out include disability representation?

Fair

The film examines the physical challenges and loss of independence associated with extreme old age. However, it does not offer nuanced portrayals of neurodivergence or active ability to act related to chronic illness.

Present on Screen

  • Provides an authentic and culturally specific representation of Indian middle-class life.
  • Offers a localized, non-Western perspective through its predominantly Indian cast.
  • Examines the physical realities and systemic challenges of extreme old age.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
  • Reinforces patriarchal hierarchies by centering male characters and marginalizing women.
  • Does not provide nuanced explorations of neurodivergence or diverse disability perspectives.

Official Synopsis

An unusual love-hate relationship between a 75-year-old son and his 102-year-old father, who wants to break the oldest-man-alive record.

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