You are here:

And Then There Was You

Name: And Then There Was You
Director: Leila Djansi
Released: 2013
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2013

TV-MA

Director

Leila Djansi

Runtime

99 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

And Then There Was You is a character-driven film that focuses on resilience and the dismantling of the idealized domestic unit. It steers clear of conventional romantic archetypes by centering on the aftermath of betrayal and the instability of the nuclear family. By emphasizing the protagonist's emotional recovery and female autonomy, the film achieves a moderate progressive stance. It moves away from Western-centric romantic clichés to highlight the unique African context of the story. Despite its strengths, the film does not explore multi-layered themes or provide representation of characters with disabilities.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does And Then There Was You have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film contains no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-straight-centered identities.

How does And Then There Was You portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights the journey of a woman named Natalie as she regains her sense of self after experiencing a traumatic event. It challenges traditional submissive female roles by showcasing her emotional autonomy and strength.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And Then There Was You?

Good

The movie provides significant representation of African perspectives, focusing on the lived experiences of its characters rather than Western-centric romantic clichés. This approach emphasizes the unique cultural context of the story.

How does And Then There Was You represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative delves into the fragility of societal facades and the corruption within the ideal family unit. It prioritizes the subjective emotional truth of its characters over traditional domestic stability.

Does And Then There Was You include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Highlights the protagonist's journey towards emotional autonomy and self-recovery.
Offers significant representation of African perspectives within a dramatic narrative.
Challenges traditional romantic clichés by focusing on the consequences of infidelity.

Limited or Absent

Could include more diverse representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
Lacks characters with disabilities, limiting the scope of diversity.
The exploration of social subversion is primarily centered on the protagonist's personal journey.

Official Synopsis

Natalie and Joshua appear to be the picture-perfect couple, but looks can be deceiving. When Natalie discovers her husband has led a secret life, she is forced to deal with losing everything she loves. Newly divorced and soured on relationships, Natalie is picking up the pieces of her shattered world. In the process of healing, she meets a new man who challenges the boundaries of her trust and her ability to fall in love again.

How are these scores produced? →