Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.
Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.
The film's core conflict, an adventure-romance centered on a treasure hunt and kidnapping, is largely apolitical, with its resolution focusing on individual character development and a traditional romantic arc rather than promoting specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The film features a cast with visible diversity in supporting roles, though its lead characters are portrayed by white actors without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on adventure and romance rather than explicit critiques of societal norms.
The Lost City does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on heterosexual romantic and adventure elements, resulting in no discernible portrayal of queer identity within the film's scope.
The film features female characters Loretta Sage and Beth Hatten who are involved in action and adventure sequences. However, neither character engages in or achieves victory in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their contributions are primarily intellectual, strategic, or supportive.
The Lost City (2022) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred as per the definition.
The Lost City is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments that establish the race of any character, thus precluding any race swaps.
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