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Daisies in December
Representation Score
4.7/10
Fair
1995
TV-PGDirector
Mark Haber
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Daisies in December is a traditional 1990s romantic drama that emphasizes personal growth and emotional connections. It adheres to established genre conventions, focusing on human relationships and mortality rather than critiquing broader societal issues. The film lacks diversity in terms of race, LGBTQ+ identities, and cultural subversion. It presents a uniform view of aging and companionship that aligns with the era's television standards. While it addresses physical vulnerability through a terminal illness, it remains grounded in conventional emotional resonance without challenging broader social hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does Daisies in December have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a romantic relationship between a man and a woman. There is no representation of diverse gender identities or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Daisies in December portray gender?
The story centers on a relationship between a man and a woman. While the female lead shows strong emotional involvement, the male lead is portrayed as having less influence over the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Daisies in December?
The setting and cast appear to be homogeneous, with no indication of a multi-ethnic cast or racial blending within the narrative.
How does Daisies in December represent religion and culture?
The themes revolve around traditional sentimentality and the human spirit. The film upholds conventional social values without exploring secular or anti-Western perspectives.
Does Daisies in December include disability representation?
The narrative deals with physical vulnerability through the main character's struggle with cancer. It finds meaning within the context of illness without resorting to mockery.
Present on Screen
- Engages with the reality of physical vulnerability and chronic illness.
- Focuses on the emotional journey of human connection and companionship.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
- Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
- Adheres to conventional gender roles and traditional romantic clichés.
Official Synopsis
A seaside hotel for senior citizens is the setting for late-season love as costars Jean Simmons and Joss Ackland meet and make a match in this romantic human drama. Gerald's a stuffy ex-stockbroker who's been placed in the facility for his own best interest. Katherine's a warm and friendly resident with a soaring spirit and a zest for life. Their union is a transforming one, and also timely, as Katherine stands on the threshhold of a painful and very frightening battle with cancer. Poignant storytelling with a winning pair of costars.
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