Lessons of Tolerance

A gentle, humorous culture-clash comedy that uses games and empathy to soften prejudice, leaving a warm, hopeful aftertaste.

Directed by

Arkadii Nepytaliuk

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Olena Uzliuk, Oleksandr Yarema, Akmal Huriezov

Overview

A Ukrainian LGBTQ+ acceptance group is formed by teacher Nadia. A stereotypically homophobic family hesitantly decides to sign up to receive tempting financial supplements. They will need to spend 24 hours with group members Vasyl, beer fan Zenyk, actress Diana and aggressive Denys. Through amusing games, they will learn about homophobia, equality, empathy, gender discrimination, and self-fulfillment. They play games promoting equality and empathy, using humor against prejudice.

How it feels

Light, satirical, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, family, class, friendship

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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