Relay (2025)
Trailer
Synopsis
Relay follows a man who specializes in mediating financial settlements between companies and individuals who pose a risk to their interests. He is drawn into a dangerous situation when a new client requires his services and finds themselves in immediate peril. The broker must then navigate complex allegiances and unforeseen consequences.
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Woke Score Breakdown
🎭 Race-swapped character
1The cast list includes actors of various ethnicities, but there's no indication that any characters were specifically recast to change their racial or ethnic identity from established depictions.
🔃 Gender-swapped character
1No established characters are recast as the opposite sex from their established depictions.
👥 Diverse casting
2The cast includes Riz Ahmed, Eisa Davis, and Victor Garber, suggesting a diverse ensemble, but it's unclear whether this diversity is presented as a deliberate ideological statement or simply reflects the setting (New York City).
✊ Racial messaging
1The synopsis doesn't suggest any overt messaging about systemic racism or racial grievance.
🛂 Immigrant themes
1There's no mention of immigration or related themes in the provided information.
🪶 Indigenous peoples
1No issues relating to indigenous peoples are present.
🏳️🌈 LGBT characters
1The synopsis doesn't indicate the presence of LGBT characters or themes.
♀️ Feminist themes
2Sarah's experience of being intimidated by a corporation and needing protection hints at a potential exploration of women facing systemic power structures, but this isn't explicitly framed as a feminist message.
🏢 Anti-capitalist themes
3The plot revolves around corporate corruption, payoffs, and exploitation of whistleblowers. Ash's role as a fixer for companies highlights the dark side of capitalism and its impact on individuals.
🌱 Environmental issues
1The synopsis doesn't involve environmental themes.
Content Rating Breakdown
💋 Sex & Nudity
NoneThe plot summary and description of the film contain no references to sexual content, nudity, or dialogue of a sexual nature.
🩸 Violence & Gore
ModerateThe film depicts physical altercations and intimidation tactics. Specifically, the description states that henchmen 'intimidated' Hoffman and Dawson's team tracks Sarah, suggesting physical confrontation and threat of violence. No graphic detail is given, but there is a suggestion of physical violence.
🤬 Profanity
MildThe plot summary describes Ash attending AA meetings and reveals he struggles with alcoholism, which suggests potential for some level of crude or profane language. However, nothing specific is mentioned, and the context leans toward a more mature discussion of personal struggles rather than overt profanity.
🍺 Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
ModerateAsh is portrayed as a recovering alcoholic who attends AA meetings. The summary states that this is a key element of his backstory, which implies repeated depiction of alcohol dependency and recovery.
👻 Frightening & Intense Scenes
ModerateThe narrative revolves around a tense pursuit and threat of violence, as Sarah is being tracked and protected. The descriptions of intimidation, surveillance, and a 'cat-and-mouse chase' create an atmosphere of suspense and danger, and the reliance on burner phones and detailed instructions adds to the sense of peril.