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Goodbye and See You Soon

Goodbye and See You Soon

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2015

Director

Miguel Courtois

Runtime

100 minutes

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The film offers a refreshing departure from typical youth-oriented romances by focusing on the emotional realism of mature characters. It provides a meaningful character study of older protagonists, a demographic often sidelined in mainstream cinema. However, the narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. The story remains within conventional genre boundaries, offering little in the way of systemic disruption or varied identity representation. While the protagonists play a significant role in driving the story, the film appears to lack a broad spectrum of racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goodbye and See You Soon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a romantic relationship between Henri and Lila. There is no visible evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or themes focused on non-straight lives.

How does Goodbye and See You Soon portray gender?

Fair

Lila is portrayed as a protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story. The film avoids youth-focused clichés by emphasizing the autonomy of mature individuals.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodbye and See You Soon?

Limited

The cast is predominantly made up of European actors. While different backgrounds are mentioned, there is no explicit evidence of ethnic diversity.

How does Goodbye and See You Soon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative operates within traditional romantic comedy conventions. It explores personal connections without critiquing broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does Goodbye and See You Soon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Provides meaningful representation of mature protagonists in lead roles.
  • Grants female characters a significant role in driving the story and autonomy within the narrative.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible LGBTQ+ ability to act or queer thematic elements.
  • Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Fails to engage with disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

60-something Henri meets 50-something Lila, and sparks fly - until they both must reconcile their very different lives and backgrounds.

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