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The Good Boy

Name: The Good Boy
Director: Oksana Karas
Released: 2016
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Oksana Karas

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Good Boy is a conventional coming-of-age comedy-drama set in a contemporary Moscow high school. It focuses on a classic romantic triangle involving a student, a peer, and a teacher. The film relies on established genre structures and traditional social hierarchies. It prioritizes localized social norms and standard adolescent social dynamics over any intentional subversion of cultural or identity-based norms. Ultimately, the narrative functions as a character-driven exploration of youthful romance rather than a vehicle for diverse or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Good Boy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The central conflict revolves around a traditional romantic triangle between three individuals.

How does The Good Boy portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in driving the romantic tension, while the male protagonist navigates his feelings for two women. The narrative adheres to conventional adolescent drama clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Good Boy?

Limited

Set in Moscow, the film likely reflects the demographic homogeneity typical of mainstream Russian cinema. There is no indication of intentional multi-layered casting.

How does The Good Boy represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within standard social frameworks and localized norms. It does not appear to challenge traditional institutions or offer subversive cultural narratives.

Does The Good Boy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, character-driven exploration of adolescent social hierarchies and romantic dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities and fails to challenge traditional gender or cultural hierarchies.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the central cast or setting.

Official Synopsis

Contemporary Moscow. Ninth-grader Kolya falls in love with a beautiful young teacher at his high school. The most beautiful girl in the senior class falls in love with him. How will he make his way through this triangle?

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