
Sister
2021

Representation Score
Minimal
2024
Director
Nicola Peltz
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Lola is a character-driven drama centered around a young woman who fights to save her brother from a toxic home environment. This film challenges traditional family structures by placing a young woman in the role of protector. However, the film lacks depth in terms of racial, LGBTQ+, and disability representation. Therefore, its engagement with broader sociological issues is limited. Overall, the film focuses on individual survival and empowerment rather than a diverse array of identities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or stories involving non-straight relationships.
Lola James plays a key role in protecting her family and challenging traditional gender roles by acting as the main protector.
The film does not specify the racial or ethnic background of the James family, so it is unclear how diverse the cast is.
The story critiques the idealized Western family structure by showing the negative impact of a toxic home environment on individuals.
The film does not feature any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
19-year-old Lola James is trying to work to save enough money to get her beloved little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home. Until one tragic night, when her whole world gets uprooted. From that moment on, nothing will ever be the same.

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