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A Daughter's Revenge

Name: A Daughter's Revenge
Director: Anthony Lefresne
Released: 2018
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2018

TV-14

Director

Anthony Lefresne

Runtime

85 minutes

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A Daughter's Revenge is a character-driven psychological drama that emphasizes interpersonal manipulation over demographic diversity. By placing a female protagonist in a position of strategic control, the film successfully challenges traditional gender hierarchies. However, it lacks multi-layered depth, particularly in its narrow focus on a homogenous group of characters. The absence of racial and ethnic diversity significantly reduces the overall score, as the narrative does not engage with a broad range of identities. Additionally, the film fails to represent LGBTQ+ communities or individuals with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Daughter's Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights the strong friendship between Elle and Anna but does not depict any queer identities or non-traditional gender relationships.

How does A Daughter's Revenge portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes the strategic intellect and actions of the female lead, Elle. She drives the plot through psychological tactics to achieve her objectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Daughter's Revenge?

Minimal

The narrative seems centered around a homogenous group of characters. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-white majority characters.

How does A Daughter's Revenge represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the stability of the nuclear family through themes of suicide and blame, focusing on moral relativism rather than institutional critiques.

Does A Daughter's Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses among the characters.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering the plot on a female protagonist's strategic intellect.
The narrative explores complex themes related to the breakdown of the nuclear family unit.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogenous demographic.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
The story does not depict any disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses.

Official Synopsis

Elle Spencer has devised a terrifying plan. Soon her friend, Anna Bellcroft will be released from jail, where she served time for a DUI. Anna has nothing. No family, no money, no job...BUT Elle is there for her. What Elle does not reveal, is that she blames her step-father for her mother's suicide, and Anne will become the unsuspecting instrument of her revenge.

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