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Broken Vows

Name: Broken Vows
Director: Bram Coppens
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2016

Director

Bram Coppens

Runtime

90 minutes

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Broken Vows is a psychological thriller that centers on a single, heterosexual conflict involving infidelity and stalking. The narrative is tightly focused on individual suspense and traditional romantic archetypes. While the film offers some character depth through the protagonist's psychological regret, it lacks broader social and cultural complexity. The film misses opportunities to explore a wider cultural or racial tapestry, particularly given its setting in New Orleans.

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Category Breakdown

Does Broken Vows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a man and a woman. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the film.

How does Broken Vows portray gender?

Fair

Tara drives the plot through her decisions, but the story emphasizes her vulnerability to male obsession. This dynamic can reinforce traditional damsel-in-distress clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Broken Vows?

Limited

Despite being set in New Orleans, the film does not show a diverse cast. The focus is solely on the interpersonal conflict between the main characters.

How does Broken Vows represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film questions the sanctity of marriage through themes of infidelity. However, it focuses on individual moral failures rather than broader systemic issues.

Does Broken Vows include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided material does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's psychological complexity adds depth to the character.
The narrative effectively challenges the idealization of traditional domestic structures through its central conflict.

Limited or Absent

The plot risks reinforcing outdated clichés by focusing on the female lead's vulnerability to male obsession.
The film lacks racial diversity and fails to integrate diverse perspectives despite its culturally rich setting.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

On her bachelorette-party weekend with friends in New Orleans, Tara falls for the darkly-sexy bartender Patrick. Waking in his bed the next morning, Tara instantly regrets her unfaithfulness and flies back home to her fiancé. But her secret flame becomes a full-on fire when Patrick shows up at her house and begins stalking her every move. He spirals into madness and delusion, determined to have Tara no matter what the cost.

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