
Mal de hogar
2002

Representation Score
Fair
2014
Director
Antonio Ufarte
Runtime
15 minutes
Average Rating
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Not Under My Roof is a character-driven drama that centers LGBTQ+ experiences. By making the daughters' homosexuality the main driver of the plot, the film gives significant weight to queer characters and delves into the complexities of identity within a family unit. While the film successfully challenges traditional family structures, it remains limited in its broader critique of gender roles and masculinity. Its impact is somewhat restricted by a lack of racial and disability-based diversity, operating mainly within a specific, localized cultural framework.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the emotional journey of coming out and the changes in family dynamics. It goes beyond typical stereotypes to explore the emotional labor involved in revealing one's sexual orientation.
The story challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing maternal relationships and emotional connections between women. However, it does not delve deeply into broader systemic issues related to masculinity or gender roles.
The production reflects the demographics typical of a localized Spanish setting. It adheres to conventional middle-class urban norms without actively seeking to diversify its cast beyond the local context.
The narrative questions rigid social norms by highlighting alternative lifestyles. It portrays identity as a personal choice rather than a strict adherence to institutional or religious norms.
There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities being included or portrayed in the film.
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Official Synopsis
A story about the relationship between two mothers with their daughters and the different way they cope with their homosexuality.

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