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One Small Indiscretion

Name: One Small Indiscretion
Director: Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2017

TV-14

Director

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

One Small Indiscretion is a psychological thriller centered on domestic tension and the cycle of retribution. The plot relies on a traditional family structure to facilitate a story of vengeance and moral ambiguity. The film prioritizes individual interpersonal trauma over systemic or layered representation. While female characters occupy the central roles in the conflict, the narrative does not seek to challenge established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre-driven crime thriller. It lacks visible indicators of progressive representation across the primary social vectors analyzed.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Small Indiscretion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships, specifically a marital separation and an affair. No transgender or non-binary identities or narratives are present.

How does One Small Indiscretion portray gender?

Fair

Women play central roles in driving the main conflict, both as the initiators of the original indiscretion and the subsequent revenge. However, the power dynamics remain grounded in traditional interpersonal relationships.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Small Indiscretion?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters. Consequently, there is no diversity in this category.

How does One Small Indiscretion represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores moral relativism through a lens of personal retribution. It focuses on individual trauma rather than a broader critique of cultural or social institutions.

Does One Small Indiscretion include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions as central drivers of the plot or character development.

Present on Screen

Female characters serve as the primary drivers of the psychological conflict and narrative action.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability.
The narrative relies on conventional family structures rather than challenging social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Years ago, heartbroken and officially separated from her husband, Caroline briefly turned to the arms of another man. It was only one small indiscretion - a brief affair, forgotten after she and her husband reunited. But beautiful Elle, daughter of Caroline's lover, hasn't forgotten. She rents a guesthouse from Caroline, her husband, and teenage son with one purpose: to destroy their lives the way Elle thinks Caroline destroyed hers.

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