6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Crossing (1984)
The Crossing (1984)
Overview
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic economic exploitation and the dehumanizing effects of extreme poverty on landless laborers, aligning with progressive ideology.
The movie features an entirely Indian cast, reflecting diversity within its cultural context. Its narrative strongly critiques oppressive social structures and powerful male figures responsible for exploitation and injustice, centering on the struggles of marginalized communities.
Secondary
The film 'The Crossing' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal or impact on LGBTQ+ representation to evaluate within the narrative.
The film 'The Crossing' (1984) does not include any transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of such identities is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Research into the source novel and film adaptation of 'The Crossing' (1984) does not indicate any instances where a character canonically established as one gender was portrayed as a different gender on screen. The film appears to be a faithful adaptation in terms of character identities.
The film "The Crossing" (Paar) is an Indian production based on a Bengali short story, featuring Indian characters portrayed by Indian actors. There is no evidence of any character being established as one race in the source material and then portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
6.2
Critic Ratings
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