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Chrysalis

Chrysalis

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2026

NR

Director

Tiago Bettencourt

Runtime

11 minutes

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Chrysalis places a woman at the center of a marital conflict triggered by her terminal illness and her desire to celebrate new American citizenship. Her husband’s resistance creates the primary tension, though the resolution remains unclear.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chrysalis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships appear in the available plot details. The narrative centers on a heterosexual marriage, leaving queer perspectives absent from the core story.

How does Chrysalis portray gender?

Fair

A woman drives the central conflict by pushing for a citizenship celebration. Her husband resists, and the synopsis leaves unclear whether her agency ultimately prevails or is sidelined by his objections.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chrysalis?

Fair

The plot centers on a couple acquiring American citizenship, implying they are immigrants. However, the specific racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters are not stated in the available material.

How does Chrysalis represent religion and culture?

Good

The film highlights the tension of assimilation through the pursuit of American citizenship. It frames this milestone as a source of conflict within the marriage rather than a straightforward celebration of national identity.

Does Chrysalis include disability representation?

Good

A central character faces a terminal brain tumor. Her illness is a primary driver of the plot’s urgency, rather than a background detail or a simple plot device.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a woman’s perspective and her fight for a personal milestone.
  • Integrates a serious medical diagnosis as a core narrative driver.
  • Explores the complexities of immigration and citizenship.

Limited or Absent

  • Specific racial and ethnic identities of the immigrant couple are unclear.
  • Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation in the core narrative.
  • Limited context on whether the husband’s resistance is overcome.

Official Synopsis

Aurora strives to convince her husband to celebrate their newly acquired American citizenship, but he protests as her health and Cancerous brain tumor diagnosis worsens.

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