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GONE: My Daughter

GONE: My Daughter

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2018

TV-14

Director

Jeff Beesley

Runtime

90 minutes

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GONE: My Daughter is a conventional thriller that emphasizes suspense and emotional drama. Its narrative structure follows well-known clichés of the missing person genre, focusing on restoring the biological family unit. The film upholds traditional social structures and Western values regarding kinship, avoiding engagement with identity politics or systemic critiques. Instead, it focuses on personal stories of parental responsibility and family reunification.

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Category Breakdown

Does GONE: My Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Ashley and Jake. It doesn't include non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does GONE: My Daughter portray gender?

Fair

The film features two main characters, one female and one male. While the female character shows strong emotions and takes initiative, the story also emphasizes traditional male protector roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is GONE: My Daughter?

Limited

The setting suggests a homogeneous community typical of small-town thrillers. It doesn't explore diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds or how these intersect with other aspects of identity.

How does GONE: My Daughter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on preserving the nuclear family and upholding traditional Western values. It doesn't challenge or deconstruct these family structures or social institutions.

Does GONE: My Daughter include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability isn't used as a narrative tool in this film.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a dual-protagonist structure that highlights the emotional journey of the female lead.
  • Focuses on high-stakes emotional themes such as parental responsibility and family reunification.

Limited or Absent

  • Relies on traditional gender roles, particularly the male protector archetype in thrillers.
  • Doesn't explore diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, presenting a more uniform social environment.
  • Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.

Official Synopsis

At 16 Ashley was forced to give up her daughter. 18 years later, on the eve of their meeting for the first time, the girl disappears without a trace. The only person helping Ashley is Jake, her old boyfriend. Their relationship is tested when Jake discovers that he's also the girl's father.

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