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Something In Between

Something In Between

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2018

TV-14

Director

Asep Kusdinar

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Something In Between offers a psychological departure from traditional, high-action clichés by prioritizing internal, subjective experiences. By centering an Indonesian perspective, the film contributes to a more diverse global cinematic landscape through its localized storytelling. The narrative's strength lies in its fragmented, non-linear approach to memory and connection. It uses dream logic to explore identity, providing a meaningful alternative to Western-centric dramatic structures. However, the film lacks explicit evidence of multi-layered ability to act or systemic deconstruction. While it explores psychological depth, it does not overtly engage with specific social or identity-based critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Something In Between have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores a high school couple through a lens of psychological obsession. However, the specific gender identities or orientations of these characters remain undefined.

How does Something In Between portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's internal struggle and his pursuit of a past connection. It focuses on individual psychological ability to act rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Something In Between?

Good

As an Indonesian production, the film provides a non-Western perspective. It offers a localized Southeast Asian drama that moves away from Anglo-centric storytelling structures.

How does Something In Between represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses dream logic and visions to explore subjective morality. This approach favors individualized psychological impressionism over rigid religious or communal didacticism.

Does Something In Between include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's tormenting visions may serve as a metaphor for mental health struggles or neurodivergence. It is unclear if these experiences give the character real power over their situation.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a non-Western, Southeast Asian perspective through its Indonesian production.
  • Utilizes a non-linear, psychological narrative that avoids traditional, high-action clichés.
  • Explores identity and human connection through the lens of memory and subconsciousness.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit definition of LGBTQ+ identities or orientations within the central romance.
  • Does not actively challenge gender hierarchies or traditional masculinity.
  • Provides insufficient evidence regarding the ability to act of characters experiencing mental health struggles.

Official Synopsis

Tormented by vivid dreams, a man tries to follow his visions to find the whereabouts of a high school couple he can't stop thinking about.

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