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One Step from Me

One Step from Me

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2021

Director

José Mario Salas Boza

Runtime

114 minutes

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One Step from Me is a character-driven journey centered around a woman's personal growth. By focusing on her emotional and intellectual development, the film avoids common clichés of passive female characters. Set in Costa Rica, the story provides a refreshing departure from Anglo-centric media, offering a Latin American perspective. However, the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation and clear details about the racial and ethnic composition of the cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does One Step from Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film follows a protagonist's journey towards self-discovery after a failed relationship. While the story explores identity, there are no explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does One Step from Me portray gender?

Good

Tatiana is a central figure who drives the plot through her own emotional needs, emphasizing her intellectual autonomy rather than traditional domestic or romantic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One Step from Me?

Fair

Set in Costa Rica, the film provides a Latin American perspective that avoids Western-centric narratives. However, the specific racial makeup of the ensemble cast is not detailed.

How does One Step from Me represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes individualistic spirituality and secular self-discovery. It favors personal experience and modern meaning over traditional religious or institutional guidance.

Does One Step from Me include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Strong women's ability to drive the story through a protagonist driven by her own emotional and intellectual needs.
  • Regional authenticity by using a Costa Rican setting to provide a non-Western perspective.
  • Emphasis on individualistic spirituality and personal autonomy over traditional social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or clear depictions of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
  • Insufficient detail regarding the racial and ethnic composition of the supporting ensemble.
  • No visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Tatiana is a journalist with a routine life in all its aspects and a recently failed love relationship. Motivated by her best friend, she decides to make a stop and travel around Costa Rica to find herself and inner peace.

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