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Between the Lights

Name: Between the Lights
Director: Michael Groom
Released: 2023
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2023

Director

Michael Groom

Runtime

104 minutes

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Between the Lights earns its strongest marks for gender dynamics. Alice, a skeptical scientist, actively pursues Jay, a reluctant medium, flipping the usual script where women wait to be wooed. Her curiosity and agency drive the plot forward, making her the emotional and narrative engine of the film. Racial diversity is present but limited. Samuel Edward-Cook and Naveed Khan hold named roles in the ensemble, which is better than token background casting, yet their arcs remain underdeveloped in the available material. They are visible, but not fully realized. The film’s cultural score reflects its respectful treatment of spirituality. By pairing science with faith, it validates both worldviews without mocking either. However, the complete absence of LGBTQ+ and disabled characters drags the overall score down significantly.

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Category Breakdown

Does Between the Lights have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex romance appear in the film. The central romance is strictly between a woman and a man, leaving queer representation entirely absent from the narrative.

How does Between the Lights portray gender?

Good

A skeptical female scientist drives the plot by pursuing a reluctant male medium. Alice initiates the relationship and leads the journey of discovery, subverting traditional passive female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Between the Lights?

Fair

The top-billed cast includes Samuel Edward-Cook as Jay and Naveed Khan as Aaron alongside white leads. These characters appear in the main ensemble rather than as background extras.

How does Between the Lights represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film centers a romance between a rational scientist and a spiritual medium, validating faith-based perspectives. It treats ancient sites and personal spirituality with respect.

Does Between the Lights include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear in the synopsis or cast list. Disability is not part of the narrative or character arcs.

Present on Screen

A female scientist leads the story and actively pursues the male lead.
The ensemble cast includes actors of color in named supporting roles.
The narrative validates spiritual experiences alongside scientific inquiry.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are present in the film.
Characters with disabilities are entirely absent from the narrative.
Supporting characters of color lack detailed arcs in the available summary.

Official Synopsis

When skeptical scientist Alice falls for reluctant medium Jay, she's taken on an odyssey of love, loss and discovery that will turn her world upside down.

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