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So Far So Good

Name: So Far So Good
Director: Roan Johnson
Released: 2015
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2015

Director

Roan Johnson

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

So Far So Good is a grounded ensemble piece that emphasizes character development over explicit identity politics. It explores individuals' choices during major life transitions, moving away from traditional celebrations of adulthood. However, the film lacks diverse casting or explicit markers of inclusivity. The focus remains on a homogeneous group of students facing the pressures of the professional world. Ultimately, the film serves as a realistic portrayal of modern instability rather than a platform for progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does So Far So Good have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. The central romantic tensions follow conventional storylines.

How does So Far So Good portray gender?

Fair

With three men and two women, the cast is fairly balanced. Characters grapple with personal choices about family life and career paths.

How racially and ethnically diverse is So Far So Good?

Limited

Set in Pisa, the film focuses on a typical European academic environment. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast.

How does So Far So Good represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques traditional life milestones. It presents the transition to adulthood and professional responsibilities with skepticism and anxiety.

Does So Far So Good include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Balanced gender split among the five main characters.
Explores complex themes around rejecting traditional societal milestones.
Focuses on individual ability to act against systemic pressures of adulthood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Shows no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Reflects a demographic homogeneity typical of localized European settings.

Official Synopsis

It’s the last weekend together for three men and two women who for years have studied and lived in the same house in Pisa. University is over and each of them is about to embark on a new path: some will stay in Pisa, some will return home to their parents, and some will move to another city or even country. That protected period of their life in which infinite opportunities awaited them, is fading away – now is the time for decisions and responsibility: love or a well-paid job? Have a child or wait for better circumstances? Follow your dreams or be happy with whatever comes your way? Once thing is certain: their carefree university days are over and nothing will ever be the same again.

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