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The Cousin

Name: The Cousin
Director: Víctor Ugalde
Released: 2018

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2018

TV-PG

Director

Víctor Ugalde

Runtime

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film explores the theme of individual ability to act within the context of marital dissatisfaction. It deviates from traditional narratives by giving the female lead autonomy over her life and emotions. While the film does not include characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, it successfully challenges traditional gender roles by empowering the female protagonist. The narrative shifts the focus from moralistic judgments to addressing personal needs. Overall, the film operates within a specific cultural context through its Mexican cast, yet it adheres to a traditional romantic structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cousin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a heterosexual relationship driven by marital dissatisfaction. There are no explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or queer-coded identities.

How does The Cousin portray gender?

Good

The film emphasizes the female protagonist's active role in pursuing her own happiness. She is portrayed as the main driver of her own journey rather than a passive victim.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cousin?

Fair

The production includes a significant Mexican cast, grounding the story in a Latin American context. However, specific details about racial intersections among the cast are not provided.

How does The Cousin represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions traditional family structures by presenting infidelity as a reaction to systemic neglect. It prioritizes individual fulfillment over conventional social institutions.

Does The Cousin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the cast or synopsis.

Present on Screen

The film empowers the female protagonist by making her the active driver of her own desires.
It challenges traditional hierarchies of marital submission and female passivity.
The narrative critiques conventional domestic stability and the nuclear family unit.

Limited or Absent

The story follows a standard straight-centered structure without queer-coded identities.
There is a lack of visible representation regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not provide specific details regarding racial intersections within the cast.

Official Synopsis

A married woman, who's husband leaves her alone way too many times, is seduced by a junior spoiled young man, leading her into the fullfillment of her unsatisfied needs.

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