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Kiss and Cry
Representation Score
5.4/10
Fair
2017
TV-PGDirector
Sean Cisterna
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Kiss and Cry is a character-driven drama that finds its strength in portraying individual resilience. The film excels at presenting a protagonist who maintains ability to act while navigating a life-threatening medical crisis, moving beyond simple clichés of victimhood. While the film provides a meaningful look at medical adversity, it remains within conventional narrative boundaries. It lacks explicit engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial perspectives, functioning instead as a standard romantic drama. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a study of personal struggle and professional ambition, though it does not actively seek to deconstruct broader social or cultural hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does Kiss and Cry have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows a traditional romantic drama framework. There is no evidence of non-binary identities or narratives designed to challenge straight relationships.
How does Kiss and Cry portray gender?
Carley Allison serves as a strong female protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story in her skating and singing careers. However, the film relies on conventional romantic clichés.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Kiss and Cry?
The narrative provides no specific details regarding the racial composition of the cast or the ethnic backgrounds of the characters.
How does Kiss and Cry represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on personal merit and the human spirit during tragedy. It follows a traditional dramatic structure centered on personal triumph.
Does Kiss and Cry include disability representation?
The film offers a nuanced look at chronic illness through a high-achieving protagonist. It avoids passive clichés by focusing on her active management of a rare sarcoma.
Present on Screen
- Provides a nuanced portrayal of a high-achieving individual managing a rare, life-threatening medical condition.
- Centers on a female protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story and professional ambition.
- Focuses on the human spirit and personal perseverance in the face of biological adversity.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks documented representation of LGBTQ+ identities or challenges to straight relationships.
- Provides no information regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
- Relies on traditional romantic frameworks rather than challenging social hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
A romantic drama based on the story of Carley Allison, a promising 18 year old figure skater and singer who made medical history in her fight against a rare 1 in 3.5 billion type of sarcoma.
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