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The Crossing

Name: The Crossing
Director: George Ogilvie
Released: 1990
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1990

Director

George Ogilvie

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Crossing is a traditional period drama that emphasizes classic romantic tension over diverse representation. It follows established genre conventions, focusing on individual choices within a localized setting rather than challenging broader social norms. While the film provides some depth through its female lead, it does not intentionally address or challenge social, racial, or gender norms. The narrative structure remains firmly rooted in a homogeneous, straight-centered framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Crossing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional romantic storylines focused on heterosexual relationships. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does The Crossing portray gender?

Fair

Meg serves as the main decision-maker, offering a significant role for women in the story. However, the narrative still revolves around traditional romantic conflicts and male-dominated power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Crossing?

Minimal

The cast appears predominantly white and comes from a small-town setting. The story does not include non-white characters to challenge the status quo.

How does The Crossing represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on personal bonds and loyalty within a traditional social framework. It emphasizes interpersonal relationships rather than questioning traditional institutions like family or community.

Does The Crossing include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Meg plays a significant role in driving the story as the central decision-maker in the romantic triangle.
The film offers a nuanced character study of interpersonal loyalties and emotional conflicts.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
The cast and setting reflect a homogeneous demographic with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
The story does not engage with or challenge systemic social hierarchies or traditional institutions.

Official Synopsis

A single day. To challenge the past. To accept the present. To decide the future. Sam arrives in his home town after 18 months away, hopeful that Meg, the girlfriend he abandoned, will go back with him to the city. His return brings the outside world into the parochial confines of the town, provoking mixed reactions which fuel conflict. Meg, heartbroken when Sam left her, has begun an affair with Sam's friend Johnny. On the eve of Sam's arrival, Johnny asks Meg to marry him. The marriage proposal, along with Sam's unexpected return, forces Meg to choose not only between the two men but also the type of life she wants. The conflicting loyalties and emotions generated by the triangle provide the focus for an array of inter-related characters enmeshed in the life of this country town. There is a feeling of impending tragedy as night falls and Johnny becomes increasingly desparate.

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