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Another Time

Name: Another Time
Director: Thomas Hennessy
Released: 2018
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2018

TV-MA

Director

Thomas Hennessy

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Another Time utilizes a science fiction premise to drive a traditional romantic drama. The story centers on high-status professionals navigating a pursuit of romantic connection through time travel. The film relies heavily on established social hierarchies and conventional formulas. It lacks multi-layered elements or systemic critiques, focusing instead on the romantic destiny of its leads. Ultimately, the narrative follows a standard structure that prioritizes professional success and romantic pursuit over diverse or subversive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional romantic relationship between a male protagonist and a female counterpart. It does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Another Time portray gender?

Fair

Julia is shown as a successful business owner with economic independence. However, the plot remains driven by Eric's romantic pursuit, adhering to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another Time?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on professional and romantic status without providing evidence of a diverse cast. There is no indication of non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Another Time represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a conventional framework of high-level capitalism and professional success. It lacks themes of moral relativism or critiques of Western institutions.

Does Another Time include disability representation?

Minimal

Character arcs and plot mechanics do not incorporate neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. No representation of disability is evident.

Present on Screen

Julia is portrayed as a high-achieving business owner with significant influence and economic independence.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, or physical disabilities.
The narrative adheres to traditional romantic clichés rather than challenging gender or social hierarchies.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the character descriptions.

Official Synopsis

Eric, the top investment manager at his firm, is assigned to help Julia, the stunning owner of a recently acquired company. He falls for her, and realizes he has to go back in time to meet her before she becomes engaged.

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