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In Therapy 2

Name: In Therapy 2
Director: Paulo Fontenelle
Released: 2015
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2015

Director

Paulo Fontenelle

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

In Therapy 2 operates mainly as a localized romantic comedy focused on individual emotional journeys. The film highlights a professional woman with strong independence, deviating from traditional domestic roles through her career and personal choices. However, the narrative remains conventional in its romantic structures. It avoids broader sociopolitical critiques or diverse identities, concentrating instead on the dissolution of a single domestic unit.

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Category Breakdown

Does In Therapy 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on a heterosexual couple's breakup and new romantic relationships. There are no characters with non-straight identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does In Therapy 2 portray gender?

Fair

The film emphasizes a woman's independence by focusing on Eduarda, a successful orthopedist. She chooses to end her marriage for personal freedom, challenging typical domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is In Therapy 2?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Specific details are missing to confirm the diversity of the characters.

How does In Therapy 2 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses psychotherapy to question the sanctity of traditional marriages. It prioritizes individual happiness and personal morals over maintaining the family unit.

Does In Therapy 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions as key traits of the characters. These elements are not part of the main storyline.

Present on Screen

Highlights a female protagonist with a high-status professional career and independence.
Challenges traditional domestic roles by emphasizing personal autonomy over marriage.
Examines the dismantling of traditional Western institutions through psychotherapy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-straight identities or LGBTQ+ characters.
Does not engage with racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not incorporate disability or neurodivergence as central narrative elements.

Official Synopsis

Eduarda is a successful orthopedist, married to event producer Marcos for 10 years. Due to the strain on their relationship, they decide to go to couples therapy, but during the sessions they decide to break up. That's when Eduarda meets Leo.

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