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The Weekend Away

The Weekend Away

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2022

TV-14

Director

Kim Farrant

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film stands out by placing female protagonists at the center of the mystery, subverting thriller clichés. This focus on women's ability to drive the story enhances its gender representation. However, the production remains conventional in other aspects, with a largely homogeneous cast and a lack of engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Weekend Away have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story follows a framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Weekend Away portray gender?

Good

The film centers around women, who are the main drivers of the plot. The mystery relies on the intellectual and emotional labor of women rather than male-driven conflict.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Weekend Away?

Limited

The casting focuses on a homogeneous, white, middle-class demographic. Despite being set in Croatia, the characters do not reflect a diverse range of racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Weekend Away represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative operates within a secular, consumerist framework. It avoids engaging with religious or political structures, focusing instead on individual character flaws and personal deception.

Does The Weekend Away include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. There is no incorporation of neurodivergence or physical disability into its character development.

Present on Screen

  • Strong emphasis on female leadership and ability to act within the thriller genre.
  • The plot is driven by female-centric interpersonal dynamics and emotional labor.

Limited or Absent

  • The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, leaning towards a homogeneous demographic.
  • There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
  • The narrative fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When her best friend vanishes during a girls' trip to Croatia, Beth races to figure out what happened. But each clue yields another unsettling deception.

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