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One Two Three

Name: One Two Three
Director: Ashwani Dhir
Released: 2008
Duration: 135 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2008

Not Rated

Director

Ashwani Dhir

Runtime

135 minutes

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One Two Three is a traditional crime-comedy that adheres closely to genre conventions and social hierarchies. The narrative revolves around a male protagonist’s quest for criminal success to fulfill his family duties. The film leans heavily on assumptions that everyone is straight or cisgender and upholds traditional gender roles. Female characters primarily motivate the male lead rather than being independent figures. Although the urban setting introduces some ethnic diversity, the film does not explore multi-layered issues or challenge established social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Two Three have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-binary gender identities. The storyline centers around traditional marriage, reinforcing the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does One Two Three portray gender?

Fair

Female characters mainly serve to drive the male lead's actions. Kanta’s role upholds traditional gender roles rather than showcasing independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Two Three?

Fair

The film highlights the ethnic diversity of Mumbai and other regions like Pondicherry. However, it does not challenge or break down societal hierarchies based on ethnicity.

How does One Two Three represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows typical crime-comedy genre conventions, emphasizing traditional family values and success within a hierarchical structure. It does not critically examine cultural norms.

Does One Two Three include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The urban setting of Mumbai offers a glimpse of regional and ethnic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and diverse gender identities.
Female characters lack independent roles and mostly serve to motivate male characters.
The narrative reinforces traditional patriarchal and hierarchical structures without challenging them.
There is no representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Laxminarayan lives a poor lifestyle in Mumbai along with his widowed mother, Kanta, who wants him to be a successful gangster like Batlabhai, and would like him to kill a few people, make enough money, then get married to Khujli's daughter, Meena. In order to fulfill his mother's wish, Laxminarayan accepts a contract to kill D'Mello Yadav, a Pondi-based gangster, who has stolen a diamond from Batl

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