
Tazza: The Hidden Card
2014

Representation Score
Fair
2019
Director
Kwon O-kwang
Runtime
139 minutes
Average Rating
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Tazza: One Eyed Jack is a crime thriller that centers on the mechanics of the gambling underworld. It operates within a traditional masculine hierarchy, focusing on high-stakes tension and moral ambiguity. While the film successfully creates a gritty, morally relativistic world, it adheres closely to established genre clichés. The narrative structure reinforces conventional social structures without disrupting them through diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The social world is shown through a traditional lens without addressing queer identities.
The story focuses on male-dominated power structures. Female characters mainly serve as romantic interests or minor figures instead of being key drivers of change in the gambling dens.
The cast and setting are mostly Korean, reflecting a specific cultural context. The film presents a culturally specific, singular ethnic experience tied to its local setting.
The story depicts a corrupt system where survival trumps traditional morality. It emphasizes individualistic quests for revenge rather than an explicit critique of capitalism or systemic issues.
The film does not meaningfully portray physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by their gambling skills and criminal status rather than experiences of disability.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young poker player at the top of his game joins a team led by the legendary poker player One-Eyed Jack. While successfully working on a plan to win a huge jackpot, a single mistake puts the entire team in a life-or-death situation.

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