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Abandoned

Name: Abandoned
Director: Spencer Squire
Released: 2022
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2022

PG-13

Director

Spencer Squire

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Abandoned primarily serves as a psychological thriller, delving into maternal mental health. This contrasts with typical domestic narratives but remains confined to conventional social structures. The film lacks multi-layered depth, sticking to a standard nuclear family model without addressing diverse identities. While it challenges certain gendered expectations of motherhood, it does not significantly represent underrepresented groups or offer broad cultural critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abandoned have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family with no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Abandoned portray gender?

Fair

It explores a female protagonist's postpartum psychosis, moving beyond idealized motherhood by highlighting psychological instability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abandoned?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. Consequently, the ethnic makeup of the ensemble remains unverified.

How does Abandoned represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story unfolds in a traditional Western domestic setting, focusing on psychological fragmentation rather than cultural critique.

Does Abandoned include disability representation?

Fair

The depiction of postpartum psychosis offers insights into neurodivergence and mental health, providing a nuanced look at invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses postpartum psychosis to explore mental health and neurodivergence.
It disrupts traditional 'nurturing mother' clichés by focusing on psychological instability.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and relies on conventional domestic structures.
There is insufficient information about racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
The setting and themes are rooted in traditional Western domesticity without broader cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

After a young couple moves into a remote farmhouse with their infant son, the woman's struggles with postpartum psychosis begin to intensify... as the house reveals secrets of its own.

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