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The Departure

Name: The Departure
Director: Merland Hoxha
Released: 2020
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2020

Director

Merland Hoxha

Runtime

70 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film seems to be a traditional domestic drama centered on personal conflicts. Its narrative structure relies on conventional romantic clichés that do not challenge social hierarchies or provide layered representation of diverse identities. Although the urban settings of Los Angeles and New York suggest a backdrop of statistical diversity, the story itself lacks specific markers of racial or cultural intentionality. The focus remains on a private psychological test of loyalty. Ultimately, the film lacks visible representation or systemic critique to move beyond a typical, straight-centered character study.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Departure have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Nate and his girlfriend. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the plot.

How does The Departure portray gender?

Limited

The narrative revolves around a male character testing a female partner's loyalty. This setup may reinforce traditional gender roles where the man controls the woman.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Departure?

Fair

The film is set in Los Angeles and New York, which are diverse cities. However, the plot does not specifically highlight racial diversity or non-white-led storytelling.

How does The Departure represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual romantic conflicts without addressing broader cultural or religious themes. It lacks systemic critiques of Western or traditional social structures.

Does The Departure include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The urban settings of Los Angeles and New York provide a modern, diverse backdrop for the drama.

Limited or Absent

The plot relies on potentially regressive gender dynamics where a male character tests a female partner's loyalty.
The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
There is no evidence of intentional racial, cultural, or disability-focused storytelling to add complexity.

Official Synopsis

Before leaving Los Angeles to start a new job in New York, Nate, with the help of his best friend John, devises a wicked plan to test his girlfriend's loyalty.

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