8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 2023 • 95 min
Tótem (2023)
Tótem (2023)
Overview
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.
Starring Cast
Naíma Sentíes • Montserrat Marañon • Marisol Gasé
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.
Starring Cast
Naíma Sentíes • Montserrat Marañon • Marisol Gasé
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
Tótem intimately portrays a family navigating the impending death of a loved one, centering on universal themes of life, loss, and the enduring strength of familial bonds. The film maintains a neutral stance, focusing on the human experience rather than promoting any specific political or social ideology.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a diverse cast that authentically represents its cultural setting. Its narrative explores family dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High
The film portrays a close-knit, multigenerational family unit that provides profound support and comfort during a period of crisis. It highlights the resilience and interconnectedness of family bonds as they navigate shared grief and celebration.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium
The film 'Tótem' centers on a young girl navigating a complex family gathering, exploring themes of life, death, and intergenerational bonds. The narrative depicts intimate family dynamics and the anticipation of loss. No identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in the story.
Trans: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Tótem, 2023 is an original film that introduces new characters. There are no instances of characters being adapted from existing source material or historical figures with established genders that are portrayed differently in this production.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Tótem is an original film. The characters are newly created for this production and do not have prior established racial identities from source material, previous adaptations, or historical records. No instances of race swapping are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.0
6.8
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9.7
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