1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.
1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.
The film's central conflict and narrative champion individual freedom and love against the backdrop of rigid class structures and aristocratic corruption, aligning with a critique of systemic inequality.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with its historical Russian setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a historical romance and class differences, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique.
The film 'Silver Skates' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a heterosexual romance and other plotlines, without incorporating queer identities or experiences, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Alisa, is not depicted with combat skills, and other female roles do not participate in action sequences.
The film "Silver Skates" (2020) features original characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
The film "Silver Skates" features original characters created for this specific movie, set in 1899 Saint Petersburg. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of its characters. Therefore, no race swap has occurred.
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