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Tay

Name: Tay
Director: Nurullah Yenihan
Released: 2022
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

Director

Nurullah Yenihan

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tay is an emotionally driven adventure that focuses on the quest of a colt to reunite with her mother. The story centers around Riyah's journey, emphasizing a female-led emotional narrative. While the film avoids Western-centric clichés by using a merchant-driven setting, it does not have the intention to disrupt social hierarchies. The narrative primarily follows a traditional family-oriented quest. Overall, the film lacks the layered complexity needed for a higher diversity score. It remains centered on universal adventure clichés rather than offering a progressive social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tay have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film emphasizes maternal bonds and animals' roles in the story. It does not show any non-traditional gender identities or challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Tay portray gender?

Fair

The female colt Riyah leads the emotional journey. However, the story follows a traditional quest format without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tay?

Fair

The setting hints at a departure from typical Western animation styles. Although specific demographics are not mentioned, the merchant-driven environment allows for a non-Anglo-Saxon look.

How does Tay represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot deals with conflicts between family loyalty and commercial interests. It follows a conventional adventure storyline without a deeper critique of societal institutions.

Does Tay include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters facing physical, sensory, or neurodivergent challenges. There is no representation of disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film highlights a female-led emotional journey through the protagonist Riyah.
The setting breaks away from typical Western animation styles.
The narrative delves into themes of maternal bonds and family loyalty.

Limited or Absent

The story does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no depiction of characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The plot adheres to conventional adventure clichés without a deeper social critique.

Official Synopsis

Tay tells the story of a colt trying to find its mother by running away when she learns that she will be sold to a merchant. Not wanting to be separated from her mother, Riyah tries to find her mother by running away. Will Riyah be able to get rid of the people who are after her and find her mother?

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