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What We May Become

Name: What We May Become
Director: Javier Colinas
Released: 2018
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2018

Director

Javier Colinas

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

What We May Become is a conventional romance that emphasizes interpersonal conflict over broader social issues. The plot centers on a transgressive affair between a student and a teacher, focusing on the consequences of their relationship rather than identity politics. The film adheres to traditional genre frameworks, offering little disruption of social hierarchies. It functions as a standard character study within a Western romantic context, lacking broader multi-layered depth. Because the narrative focuses on individual ability to act within a straight-centered structure, it fails to address diverse social or cultural identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does What We May Become have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any visible LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does What We May Become portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-female relationship between a student and a teacher. The female lead experiences a realization about the relationship, but the narrative follows traditional romantic patterns.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What We May Become?

Minimal

The racial and ethnic makeup of the cast is not specified. There are no specific details about the diversity of the characters' backgrounds.

How does What We May Become represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a typical Western romantic framework, emphasizing individual interpersonal relationships over critiques of religious or institutional structures.

Does What We May Become include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health themes. There is no representation of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused exploration of interpersonal romantic conflict and its consequences.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with multi-layered identities or systemic social critiques.
There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ ability to act or non-cisgender representation.
The story relies on traditional romantic clichés rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A male student begins a torrid affair with his female teacher, but she soon realizes that the relationship won't get them anywhere.

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