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Tooman

Name: Tooman
Director: Morteza Farshbaf
Released: 2020
Duration: 122 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2020

Director

Morteza Farshbaf

Runtime

122 minutes

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Tooman is a character study of socioeconomic tragedy. The film prioritizes a singular, downward trajectory of addiction over a broader spectrum of diverse identities. While it offers a meaningful critique of systemic economic pressures, it lacks the breadth of representation found in more diverse ensembles. The narrative structure is heavily centered on the male experience of loss. This focus on a singular protagonist's struggle with gambling limits the visibility of other underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ identities and diverse gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tooman have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's gambling addiction.

How does Tooman portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist's descent into addiction. It is unclear whether female characters have independent roles or simply serve as emotional stakes for the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tooman?

Fair

The film presents a localized perspective focused on class struggles. This socioeconomic lens often stands in for ethnic stratification, though it does not explicitly address racial diversity.

How does Tooman represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques capitalist structures and the volatility of modern economic systems. It avoids traditional prosperity clichés to highlight the destructive nature of gambling.

Does Tooman include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful critique of capitalist structures and economic volatility.
Offers a realistic portrayal of systemic failure and the erosion of stability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Female characters appear to lack independent roles, serving primarily as emotional stakes for the male lead.
The narrow focus on a single protagonist limits broader multi-layered visibility.

Official Synopsis

Davood bets his entire earning from a factory job on online soccer gambling; without ever losing on any game, he bets till he loses his life and love.

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