
The Yearning of Maria D.
2018

Representation Score
Minimal
2018
Director
Dean Puckett
Runtime
12 minutes
Average Rating
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The film adheres to traditional folk horror conventions, emphasizing the tension between an individual and a localized social structure. While the central female character plays a significant role in driving the plot, the film lacks diverse cultural frameworks or multi-layered casting. The narrative focuses on the conflict within a potentially homogeneous community, without explicitly challenging identity-based hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. Despite the genre's tendency to explore hidden identities, there are no confirmed depictions of such dynamics.
The story revolves around a female protagonist whose actions significantly influence the plot. This indicates a strong role for women in driving the narrative.
There is no indication of a diverse cast or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The isolated church setting typically reflects a homogeneous demographic structure.
The focus on a church community highlights the central role of religious institutions. These settings often serve as sites of systemic pressures or restrictive moral codes.
There is no information available regarding neurodivergent or physically disabled characters in this film.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young woman’s secret rocks an isolated church community.

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