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Running Away

Name: Running Away
Director: Brian Skiba
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2017

TV-14

Director

Brian Skiba

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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Running Away is a character-driven domestic thriller that emphasizes psychological tension over diverse representation. The plot revolves around the breakdown of a blended family and the revelation of hidden truths. While the film effectively questions the sanctity of the traditional family structure, it does not explore the overlapping aspects of identity. The narrative highlights individual actions within a tense environment but does not delve into underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Running Away have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on families where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender, without addressing any non-traditional gender identities or questioning these assumptions.

How does Running Away portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes Maggie's role as a survivor, highlighting her ability to take control and make decisions. However, these roles are presented within the confines of typical thriller narratives rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Running Away?

Minimal

The provided context does not offer specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No verifiable data is available to assess this category.

How does Running Away represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges the idea of a stable Western household by showing a blended family through secrets and lies. It portrays the home as a place of instability and conflict.

Does Running Away include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues. These elements are not used as key parts of the story.

Present on Screen

The film strongly emphasizes Maggie's role as a survivor, showcasing her ability to make decisions.
It effectively challenges the idealized Western family unit by portraying the home as a place of corruption.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and does not intentionally highlight underrepresented experiences.
The story relies on conventional thriller formulas rather than challenging established hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Sisters Maggie and Lizzie move in with mom Peg's new husband. Secrets and lies start immediately. Maggie cannot handle what follows and recruits a friend to help her plan to get out of town with her step father's secrets. When Peg discovers that her daughter has run away, she now has to find Maggie fast but must come to terms with the dark secrets that led to Maggie's fleeing and the secrets about her new husband.

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