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Between Shadows

Name: Between Shadows
Director: Tony Wakefield
Released: 2015
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2015

Director

Tony Wakefield

Runtime

84 minutes

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Between Shadows is a psychological mystery centered on marital dissolution and personal revelation. The narrative prioritizes individual psychological journeys and the mechanics of a disappearance over systemic social critiques. While the Mexican setting offers potential for cultural nuance, the film relies on conventional storytelling frameworks. The plot follows traditional dramatic clichés rather than intentionally disrupting social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a character-driven suspense drama. It lacks significant representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on the interpersonal dynamics of its central protagonists.

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Category Breakdown

Does Between Shadows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the heterosexual marriage of Eric and Mari. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Between Shadows portray gender?

Fair

The story delves into marital crisis, moving away from idealized domestic life. However, the narrative emphasizes Eric's role, while Mari primarily serves as a catalyst for the mystery.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Between Shadows?

Fair

The Mexican setting and the character Narciso suggest localized casting. However, the film lacks specific details about non-Anglo-Saxon majority dynamics.

How does Between Shadows represent religion and culture?

Fair

The non-Western backdrop provides a unique setting. However, the core conflict adheres to traditional dramatic clichés, lacking a critique of Western institutions.

Does Between Shadows include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence or physical impairment does not play a role in the story.

Present on Screen

The Mexican setting provides a naturalistic framework for geographic and cultural inclusion.
The exploration of marital crisis offers a departure from idealized, traditional domesticity.

Limited or Absent

The narrative emphasizes the male protagonist's role, leaving the female lead as a subject rather than an active agent.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, disabilities, or significant multi-layered depth.
The story relies on traditional dramatic clichés rather than engaging with progressive social critiques.

Official Synopsis

In an attempt to solve their marriage problems, Eric and Mari take a trip to the Mexican southeast, but she disappears under mysterious circumstances. On his way back to Mexico City, Eric meets Narciso, a mysterious man, and gives him a ride. Eric describes a series of events which finally lead him to a revelation about the time he shared with Mari.

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