Of an Age follows a 17-year-old Serbian-Australian ballroom dancer named Kol who experiences an intense 24-hour romance with his best friend’s older brother in 1999 Melbourne, with their story continuing years later. The film explores themes of first love, longing, and personal growth. The narrative centers on the protagonist’s queer sexual awakening and gay romance as the primary focus. Queer identity elements are visible and central throughout.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Of an Age.
Woke representation / casting
Central visible LGBTQ+ elements in gay male romance leads with emphasis on queer identity.
70%
Woke political dialogue
No significant activist or ideological dialogue; personal character interactions only.
20%
Production
Identity-driven story themes
Queer romance, sexual awakening, and coming to terms with gay identity drive the entire narrative.
90%
Western institutional / cultural critique
Minor background period homophobia and immigrant experiences; no modern activist institutional framing.
15%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
No notable backlash claiming the title is too woke.
0%
Creator track record context
Director/writer Goran Stolevski is openly gay with a pattern of queer-themed films.
75%
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