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Forgotten

Name: Forgotten
Director: Alex Schmidt
Released: 2012
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2012

Director

Alex Schmidt

Runtime

102 minutes

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Forgotten is a localized psychological drama that focuses on individual stories rather than broad social issues. It stands out by placing women in powerful professional roles and emphasizing their intellectual capabilities. However, the film does not explore diverse identities or racial backgrounds. The setting feels limited in its representation of different communities. Overall, the film excels in showcasing women’s leadership and emotional resilience but falls short in providing a wider range of social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Forgotten have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story highlights the strong bond and shared experiences between two female friends. There is no clear indication of LGBTQ+ relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does Forgotten portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing the intelligence and leadership of women. Hanna is shown as a chief resident physician, highlighting women's professional authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Forgotten?

Limited

The island setting suggests a relatively uniform community. The cast appears to match local demographics without showing a mix of ethnicities.

How does Forgotten represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines how small, closed communities handle truth and accountability. It questions how traditional structures can hide underlying issues and hidden histories.

Does Forgotten include disability representation?

Fair

Clarissa’s drug overdose brings up themes of mental health and substance abuse. It is unclear if these elements give the character a meaningful role or just serve as part of the plot.

Present on Screen

The film emphasizes women's intelligence and leadership in high-authority professional roles.
It avoids traditional patriarchal structures by focusing on female-led investigations and emotional resilience.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender relationships.
The social environment appears homogeneous, lacking diverse racial or ethnic representation.
Themes of mental health are introduced but their impact on character development is unclear.

Official Synopsis

During their childhood, Hanna and Clarissa were best friends. They spent every vacation together in an old summer house on a small island. Shortly after Hanna’s 9th birthday, they suddenly lost touch and only meet again unexpectedly 25 years later. Hanna is now married, has a seven-year-old daughter and is the chief resident physician at the hospital where she reunites with Clarissa. Her old friend has been brought to the hospital ER for overdosing on sleeping pills. The two women pick up their friendship where they left off and spontaneously decide to spend a few days on the island, just like in the old days. When Hanna learns that Maria, a playmate of hers from the island’s village, disappeared as a child and was never seen or heard from again, she begins to search in the past. Something horrible must have happened on the island and they must have been involved.

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