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Decent People

Decent People

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2015

Director

Klim Poplavskiy

Runtime

90 minutes

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Decent People operates as a conventional dark comedy centered on domestic disruption and situational irony. The plot follows the chaos of a relative returning from prison and an accidental death, emphasizing personal circumstances over broader social critiques. The film does not intentionally address diverse identities or empower underrepresented groups. Instead, it relies on traditional social hierarchies and a homogeneous cast. The narrative focuses on the breakdown of domestic stability without critiquing larger societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Decent People have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any representation of non-binary genders or LGBTQ+ identities. The story revolves around a traditional family structure without any notable LGBTQ+ characters.

How does Decent People portray gender?

Fair

Female actors are part of the cast, but the plot focuses on male-centric storylines such as prison release and murder. Women do not play a significant role in driving the main events of the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Decent People?

Limited

The cast appears to be homogeneous, reflecting the local population. The story centers on a conventional social unit without any indication of ethnic or racial diversity.

How does Decent People represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores subjective morality through an accidental killing and a criminal relative. It touches on moral relativism but does not explicitly critique institutional structures.

Does Decent People include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions in the synopsis. Therefore, there is no representation of these issues in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Explores themes of subjective morality and the complexities of justice.
  • Engages with moral relativism through its central conflict.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of non-binary genders or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Focuses on male-centric storylines and traditional family structures.
  • Features a homogeneous cast with little ethnic or racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

What would you do if a relative recently released from prison would move to your house? And you accidentally killed him...

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