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Las cosas como son

Name: Las cosas como son
Director: Fernando Lavanderos
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2012

Director

Fernando Lavanderos

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Las cosas como son is a character-driven psychological drama that prioritizes individual eccentricity and interpersonal mystery over social commentary. The plot focuses on the voyeuristic habits of Jerónimo and the disruption caused by Sanna's arrival. While the setting implies a level of cultural diversity through the inclusion of expatriates, the film lacks intentional identity-driven casting. The narrative structure focuses on the tension of hidden objects and broken boundaries rather than challenging broader social issues. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of personal privacy and antisocial behavior, offering limited visibility into broader social or identity-based representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Las cosas como son have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly show queer identities or same-sex intimacy. The story focuses on the tension between the two main characters.

How does Las cosas como son portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist and a female catalyst. While Sanna influences the protagonist's life, the power dynamics follow a traditional mystery framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Las cosas como son?

Fair

The presence of expatriates suggests a multicultural or transnational setting. However, the depth of these characters is not confirmed.

How does Las cosas como son represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores voyeurism and antisocial behavior within a domestic space. It examines subjective morality and human interaction outside of conventional social contracts.

Does Las cosas como son include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the portrayal of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of expatriates suggests a multicultural setting that goes beyond a purely homogeneous social environment.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no documented evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent character arcs.
The gender dynamics follow traditional drama frameworks without subverting established hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Jerónimo is an antisocial local man who rents rooms in his home to expats so he can snoop around their belongings. One day Sanna arrives, a girl who will change Jerónimo’s life. They start getting closer until Jerónimo discovers that Sanna is hiding something in his house.

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