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Así es la Suerte

Así es la Suerte

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2011

R

Director

Juan Carlos de Llaca

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Así es la Suerte is a character-driven comedy that emphasizes personal reconciliation over broader societal issues. The film follows a traditional narrative structure, focusing on a male protagonist navigating superstition and family dysfunction. While the film provides a non-Western cultural viewpoint, it lacks the complexity of intersecting identities. The portrayal of identity remains conventional, adhering to established comedic and dramatic formulas without challenging social norms. Ultimately, the film focuses on individual misfortunes and does not delve deeply into diverse identities or lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Así es la Suerte have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a traditional family structure featuring a father and his half-brother. There are no visible signs of LGBTQ+ characters taking significant roles or having non-straight relationships.

How does Así es la Suerte portray gender?

Fair

The male protagonist and his male relatives hold the majority of the narrative ability to act. Women are mentioned but do not seem to have prominent roles or influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Así es la Suerte?

Good

This Mexican production offers a non-Western perspective on family life, challenging the typical Western narrative by showcasing Mexican demographics.

How does Así es la Suerte represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into superstitions, fate, and family obligations, presenting a nuanced view of family estrangement without adhering strictly to institutional doctrines.

Does Así es la Suerte include disability representation?

Limited

The film includes mental health and traumatic events such as suicide and an 'evil omen,' but these elements serve primarily as plot devices rather than detailed explorations of lived experiences.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a non-Western perspective that challenges Hollywood-centric narratives.
  • Explores nuanced themes of superstition, fate, and the intricacies of familial duty.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
  • Narrative ability to act is predominantly held by male characters and their relationships.
  • Mental health elements are used as plot devices rather than detailed explorations.

Official Synopsis

Ramiro is a theater actor who lives estranged from his father and half brother. One morning, he runs into a suicide, who says he is an evil omen. Despite Ramiro´s efforts, the young man dies before his eyes, which leads him to believe that he has caught his bad luck. From then on, his life turns upside down, at the same time as he gets together with his family to fulfill his father´s last wish: to find the love of his life and say goodbye to her.

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