'Causeway' Explores Toxic Masculinity Through Its Protagonists
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.

After the end of the relationship between Gabriele and Arianna, she finds herself facing silence and loneliness, but with the support of her friend Cecilia, she begins a path of healing. When she meets Edoardo, Arianna realizes that love is not limited to just one person, but is an inner strength. Arianna learns to let go of the past and embrace a future full of hope and new opportunities with Edoardo.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
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