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Aurora

Aurora

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2018

TV-14

Director

Yam Laranas

Runtime

110 minutes

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Aurora is primarily a survival-based horror-thriller. The plot centers on external conflicts, such as a shipwreck and a bounty-driven quest, rather than internal social or identity issues. While the film gives female characters significant roles, it lacks the complexity needed to explore diverse social identities or challenge traditional hierarchies. The focus on environmental disaster and physical survival leaves little room for addressing diverse social identities or challenging established norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aurora have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on the physical survival of the main characters.

How does Aurora portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles as the main drivers of the plot. However, it is unclear if the film delves into complex gender dynamics or challenges broader gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aurora?

Minimal

There is no information about casting actors from diverse backgrounds or featuring non-white casts. The details provided do not specify the ethnic makeup of the cast.

How does Aurora represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a typical survivalist storyline focused on man versus nature. It does not explicitly address secular themes or challenge traditional social structures.

Does Aurora include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature characters dealing with neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses. These elements are not part of the characters' storylines.

Present on Screen

  • The film places women in central roles, moving them beyond the traditional damsel in distress cliché.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks complexity when it comes to representing diverse identities such as LGBTQ+ or disability.
  • The story relies on conventional survivalist themes rather than exploring nuanced social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The passenger ship Aurora mysteriously collides into the rocky sea threatening an entire island. A young woman and her sister must both survive by finding the missing dead for a bounty.

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