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Between Maybes

Name: Between Maybes
Director: Jason Paul Laxamana
Released: 2019
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2019

Not Rated

Director

Jason Paul Laxamana

Runtime

107 minutes

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Between Maybes stands out by breaking down the conventions of the romantic drama genre. It emphasizes psychological realism over typical sentimentality, delving into the intricacies of human connections and personal freedom. The film challenges traditional storytelling by avoiding the 'happily-ever-after' ending. Instead, it focuses on the authenticity found in transient, imperfect moments. By highlighting a female protagonist's journey towards independence and using a transnational setting, the film offers a more nuanced perspective on identity and personal empowerment.

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Category Breakdown

Does Between Maybes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not explicitly highlight LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Between Maybes portray gender?

Good

Hazel's role in the story challenges traditional gender roles. She seeks independence and self-actualization, navigating her autonomy against her parents' control.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Between Maybes?

Good

The film explores identity through the experiences of Filipino characters living abroad. Setting the story in Japan adds a layer of cultural diversity.

How does Between Maybes represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative questions traditional family structures and romantic clichés. It embraces moral relativism instead of following conventional norms.

Does Between Maybes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the depiction of visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Hazel's strong role in pursuing her own autonomy.
Complex portrayal of the Filipino diaspora set in Japan.
Challenging traditional romantic and moral clichés.

Limited or Absent

No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
No depiction of visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Amidst the silence and isolation, Hazel and Louie find comfort in each other as they both needed it at that certain point in their lives. But knowing how far apart their worlds are, they can only hold on to the belief that some encounters are special because of how fleeting they are.

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