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In Good Faith

Name: In Good Faith
Director: Frauke Lodders
Released: 2025
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2025

Director

Frauke Lodders

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

In Good Faith is a character-driven drama that examines the tension between personal identity and institutional rules. It positions the family as a place of conflict rather than support. The film's strength lies in its focus on personal growth and critique of rigid religious and family structures. However, its concentration on a specific evangelical context limits its exploration of racial diversity. Additionally, there is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does In Good Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

Timotheus's realization of his attraction to men is a key part of the story. His journey challenges the traditional views of his evangelical upbringing.

How does In Good Faith portray gender?

Good

Hannah drives the story by asserting her independence in her relationship with Max. This breaks down the traditional idea of women being submissive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is In Good Faith?

Fair

The film focuses on a specific cultural setting that doesn't show much racial diversity. While the cast is varied, the story centers on ideological conflicts.

How does In Good Faith represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film criticizes traditional Western religious structures by highlighting the evangelical community as a source of conflict. It questions the strict moral stance in favor of individual freedom.

Does In Good Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of physical or neurodivergent disabilities being portrayed in the film.

Present on Screen

Uses LGBTQ+ identity as a central theme rather than a side note.
Challenges the idea of female submissiveness by showing Hannah as someone in control of her life.
Critiques how religious structures can limit individual freedom.

Limited or Absent

Does not emphasize racial diversity or challenge racial norms.
Does not include any representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Teenage siblings Hannah and Timotheus grow up in a strict evangelical family and lead seemingly fulfilling lives in their free church community. When Hannah falls in love with their new neighbour, Max, and Timotheus discovers he is attracted to men, their feelings collide with their family's values.

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