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The Dashed Lines

Name: The Dashed Lines
Director: Anxos Fazáns
Released: 2026
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2026

Director

Anxos Fazáns

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film earns high marks for LGBTQ+ representation by centering Denís, a trans man whose identity is integral to the story. His arc avoids tropes, focusing instead on economic precarity and the hope of starting anew in Berlin. Gender representation is strong through Bea, whose midlife divorce and self-reinvention are treated with depth. She shares narrative authority with Denís, creating a balanced dual perspective on personal transformation. Racial and disability representation remain limited. The cast reflects a homogeneous Spanish setting, and no disabled characters are present. These gaps temper an otherwise thoughtful, inclusive narrative.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Dashed Lines have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

Denís, a 28-year-old trans man, anchors the film with a fully realized arc. His identity is central, not decorative, as he navigates job insecurity and plans a move to Berlin. The narrative avoids stereotypes, treating his experience with dignity and specificity.

How does The Dashed Lines portray gender?

Good

Bea, a 50-year-old woman separating from her husband, drives the plot with equal narrative weight. Her midlife transition and departure from a long-term home are portrayed with honesty. The film balances her journey with Denís’s, emphasizing mutual impact and growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Dashed Lines?

Fair

The cast is primarily Spanish, reflecting the Vigo setting without highlighting broader racial diversity. The story concentrates on the two leads’ personal journeys rather than ethnic representation. This narrow focus limits the film’s racial inclusivity.

How does The Dashed Lines represent religion and culture?

Good

Divorce and job insecurity are framed as difficult but navigable challenges, underscoring personal resilience over institutional support. Denís’s planned move to Berlin signals a search for opportunity abroad. The film captures contemporary pressures without heavy-handed commentary.

Does The Dashed Lines include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear in the plot or cast details. The narrative concentrates on emotional and social struggles rather than disability experiences. This absence leaves a gap in the film’s representation of diverse lived realities.

Present on Screen

Central trans male character with a fully realized personal arc.
Strong, independent female lead driving the narrative.
Honest portrayal of midlife transition and economic struggle.

Limited or Absent

Limited racial and ethnic diversity in the main cast.
No representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Bea is a 50 year old woman who is separating from her husband. The day she has to leave the house where she has lived for the last twenty years, she arrives at her house and finds everything upside down and one of the thieves sleeping in her bed. Denís is a 28-year-old trans man who, despite having studied a career, struggles with job insecurity and lack of opportunities. After spending three days together, each of them must continue on their own way. When they resume their lives, they are no longer the same.

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