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Tarumama

Tarumama

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2021

Director

Andres Beltran

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tarumama is a traditional character-driven horror drama focusing on the survival of a nuclear family. The narrative emphasizes the preservation of domestic institutions over challenging social hierarchies or multi-layered complexities. The film delves into the psychological impact of a marital crisis and supernatural threats. However, it remains centered on straight-centered dynamics and lacks diverse representation across various identity categories. While folk horror elements introduce subjective morality, the film does not significantly subvert conventional genre structures. It adheres to a standard framework without broadening its demographic scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarumama have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a traditional nuclear family. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ themes or diverse gender expressions.

How does Tarumama portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights a balanced marital relationship during a crisis. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculine leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarumama?

Fair

The story does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. The remote setting implies a possibly homogeneous cast.

How does Tarumama represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of family unity through a folk horror lens. It focuses on domestic survival without addressing cultural or anti-capitalist issues.

Does Tarumama include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not feature neurodivergent or chronically ill individuals.

Present on Screen

  • Examines the psychological fragility of the nuclear family unit.
  • Uses folk horror to explore domestic stability.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks diverse gender expressions or LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Does not specify racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Does not include characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Sara and Óscar, a couple going through a marital crisis, decide to spend a week in a remote country cabin with their two children, Alicia and Tomás. The family tries to have a quiet time, but something strange happens there. There is a woman who prowls through the forest and cries uncontrollably looking for a baby she has just lost. This deeply affects the family who will have to stay together to survive this nightmare.

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