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The Thieves

Name: The Thieves
Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Released: 2012
Duration: 135 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2012

Director

Choi Dong-hoon

Runtime

135 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out by presenting highly skilled female protagonists who play central roles in the heist, avoiding passive stereotypes. However, it remains confined within a traditional romantic framework and lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities. Furthermore, while the film offers a transnational feel through its South Korean and Hong Kong collaboration, its demographic focus remains primarily East Asian.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Thieves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a strict focus on straight relationships and traditional romances, without delving into LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does The Thieves portray gender?

Good

Female characters like Yeo-ri play significant roles in driving the story, showcasing technical expertise and physical prowess equal to their male counterparts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Thieves?

Fair

The story involves a collaboration between South Korean and Hong Kong crews, providing a degree of regional diversity through the Macau setting.

How does The Thieves represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative emphasizes personal vendettas and individual pursuits, challenging traditional social institutions and framing its protagonists as morally relative criminals.

Does The Thieves include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by the physical agility and cognitive sharpness required for high-stakes larceny.

Present on Screen

Highlights capable female protagonists who take leading roles in the heist.
Features a gender-integrated ensemble with significant female involvement.
Includes a cross-border collaboration between South Korean and Hong Kong crews.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
Focuses primarily on East Asian demographics, limiting broader representation.
Does not depict characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.

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