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Beyond

Name: Beyond
Director: Tom Large, Joseph Baker
Released: 2014
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2014

Director

Tom Large, Joseph Baker

Runtime

89 minutes

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Beyond functions as a conventional survival romance set in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The narrative structure prioritizes the personal struggle of a central couple over broader social or systemic critiques. While the film explores human connection amidst an extraterrestrial attack, it lacks markers of intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The storytelling follows traditional genre clichés without deconstructing social hierarchies or exploring diverse identities. Ultimately, the film presents a localized, character-centric morality that stays within the bounds of standard science fiction drama.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a romantic relationship between Cole and Maya. There is no indication of non-straight identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Beyond portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a turbulent relationship between two protagonists. It lacks evidence of challenging traditional gender roles or critiquing masculine and feminine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond?

Limited

The narrative provides no details regarding the ethnic or racial composition of the cast. It appears to follow conventional casting typical of mid-budget science fiction.

How does Beyond represent religion and culture?

Fair

The post-apocalyptic setting focuses on survivalism rather than institutional critique. The story lacks anti-Western, anti-capitalist, or secularist-driven ideological narratives.

Does Beyond include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused, character-driven exploration of a romantic relationship under extreme pressure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ spectrums.
The story misses opportunities to provide systemic or ideological critiques of the post-apocalyptic world.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A suspenseful sci-fi journey tracking the turbulent relationship of Cole and Maya as they struggle to survive in a world where the human population has been left decimated after an extra-terrestrial attack.

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