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Complete lack of character development


There's no real advancement throughout the film - I was expecting something to actually happen towards the end, but it never did. Like maybe Cathy would reveal she does hold some prejudices, but no she literally has no flaws. Made her seem a bit of an empty caricature. I can't think of a single significant character arc - which is strange for a film centred on these social issues. Brilliant acting & beautiful direction - Just seems they could have done more with the story.

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Cathy would have been flawed indeed according to the views of most people around her.
They refused to accept that she was friendly with a black man.

It is very ironic that the same thing will make her seem "flawless" to some people today.

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