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The Find

Name: The Find
Director: Viktor Dement
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2015

Director

Viktor Dement

Runtime

100 minutes

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The film is a character-driven drama that emphasizes a traditional narrative focused on a male protagonist. It relies heavily on localized, ethnically specific settings and survivalist themes. While the story provides a nuanced exploration of morality and human connection, it lacks diversity in its character representation. The narrative structure centers on individual survival rather than addressing multiple layers of identity. Overall, the film operates within a narrow cultural framework, focusing on a specific Siberian landscape and a homogeneous cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Find have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to sexuality or gender identity. The story revolves around a man and an infant.

How does The Find portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist who holds a position of authority. A mother figure is important, but she is portrayed primarily through her relationship with the child, not as an independent person.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Find?

Limited

The setting and character names suggest a culturally uniform Slavic or Northern Eurasian environment. There is no indication of a diverse cast or varied racial backgrounds.

How does The Find represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into nuanced morality and the struggles of individuals within a remote village. It examines ethical dilemmas specific to this isolated community.

Does The Find include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The protagonist’s physical challenges are shown as part of a survival scenario rather than a disability-focused storyline.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced exploration of subjective morality and the complexity of forgiveness.
Provides a deep, character-driven study of human connection and personal transformation.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diversity in its character representation.
Relies on traditional gender roles and a culturally homogeneous cast.

Official Synopsis

Learn to forgive others, and get forgiveness to yourself. In the forgotten taiga village lives a gloomy and unsociable Trofim Rusanov, senior fishing inspector. He is used to the fact that each day is filled with routine. But one day, on his usual round through the wood, Trofim faces a shocking discovery. He finds a baby in an abandoned forest house. For several days he wanders around the severe uninhabited taiga, fighting both for his life and the life of the little child. Finally, Trofim finds the way home... He wants to find a woman who left a baby in the forest. It takes for him a superhuman effort to find the baby's mother. But this long quest leads him to another, completely different find

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