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The Last Saint

Name: The Last Saint
Director: Rene Naufahu
Released: 2014
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2014

Director

Rene Naufahu

Runtime

111 minutes

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The Last Saint stands out by centering a Polynesian protagonist in a gritty urban drama, avoiding the trap of treating ethnicity merely as a backdrop. However, the film's diversity is uneven, lacking LGBTQ+ representation and offering limited insights into disability beyond substance dependency. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its deconstruction of traditional social structures and its presentation of a non-Western perspective on systemic instability.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Saint have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film contains no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. No representation is present in the narrative.

How does The Last Saint portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a troubled maternal figure, challenging traditional views of womanhood by depicting a complex, dysfunctional relationship with society.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Saint?

Excellent

The film highlights Polynesian characters by featuring a Polynesian protagonist, providing a unique cultural perspective that shapes the narrative.

How does The Last Saint represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative examines the instability within the domestic sphere, emphasizing the struggles faced by individuals within systemic issues.

Does The Last Saint include disability representation?

Fair

The plot revolves around the mother's addiction, which may or may not be portrayed with ability to act, leaving room for interpretation.

Present on Screen

Features a Polynesian protagonist to highlight racial diversity.
Challenges traditional gender roles through a complex maternal figure.
Focuses on non-Western narratives and regional storytelling.

Limited or Absent

No visible LGBTQ+ representation or themes.
Unclear handling of characters dealing with addiction.
Limited exploration of broader disability issues.

Official Synopsis

Minka is a teenage Polynesian boy living in the heart of the city. With his P-addicted mother well on the way to going completely off the rails, three people enter his life - each with a promise - each with the power to destroy.

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