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Belong To Us
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
2018
PG-13Director
Patrick Rea
Runtime
84 minutes
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Belong To Us follows a conventional restorative drama format. The plot centers on a traumatized dog integrating into a stable family after escaping a dog-fighting ring. While the film touches on systemic cruelty, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The narrative adheres to traditional storytelling frameworks without challenging established social norms. Ultimately, the film's focus on animal-human bonds and traditional family structures results in a limited diversity profile, as it lacks intentional demographic representation or critical examination of societal structures.
Category Breakdown
Does Belong To Us have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the relationship between a dog and a typical family.
How does Belong To Us portray gender?
The story centers around a traditional family structure. It does not challenge gender hierarchies or show non-traditional masculine or feminine roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Belong To Us?
The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the human cast. There are no progressive markers of racial diversity in the narrative.
How does Belong To Us represent religion and culture?
The story aligns with traditional Western ideals of compassion and family life. While it criticizes hidden cruelty, it upholds conventional social structures through its storyline.
Does Belong To Us include disability representation?
The dog protagonist is defined by physical injuries and trauma. This portrays a disabled entity navigating a world not designed for its needs.
Present on Screen
- The film provides a meaningful portrayal of physical vulnerability and recovery through its injured canine protagonist.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity and fails to include diverse human identities or non-traditional social structures.
- The film relies on traditional domestic clichés rather than subverting established gender or cultural hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
An injured dog finds it's way into the hearts of a family after escaping an underground dog-fighting ring.
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