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Goodbye, Butterfly

Name: Goodbye, Butterfly
Director: Tyler Wayne
Released: 2021
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Tyler Wayne

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Goodbye, Butterfly operates as a conventional psychological thriller that relies heavily on established narrative clichés. The story structure prioritizes a standard domestic tragedy, which tends to reinforce existing social hierarchies rather than disrupting them. While the cast suggests a level of ethnic variety, the thematic core lacks the complexity required for a higher rating. The film maintains a traditional focus on individual grievances and familial loss. Ultimately, the work functions within established cinematic frameworks, focusing on a grieving father's descent into suspicion without challenging broader societal norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodbye, Butterfly have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. The narrative focuses solely on a traditional family structure.

How does Goodbye, Butterfly portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a protective family man, reinforcing traditional patriarchal roles. Female characters are present but their roles are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodbye, Butterfly?

Fair

The cast includes diverse names, suggesting multi-ethnic inclusion. However, it is unclear if these roles have significant impact or serve merely as background characters.

How does Goodbye, Butterfly represent religion and culture?

Limited

The premise aligns with traditional Western values emphasizing the sanctity of the nuclear family. There are no secular or anti-institutional themes present.

Does Goodbye, Butterfly include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions being used as central narrative drivers or character traits.

Present on Screen

The cast list suggests a degree of multi-ethnic inclusion through diverse names.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity and fails to challenge traditional gender or social hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability-related narratives.

Official Synopsis

After his five-year-old daughter is murdered, a loving family man becomes convinced that the oddball down the street is guilty.

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