The film leans heavily into identity-focused storytelling, with much of the plot revolving around facial difference and society's treatment thereof, arguably prioritizing commentary on marginalization over organic character development. Representation feels a bit forced at times, and there’s a strong emphasis on the protagonist’s transformation as a tool for social reflection rather than narrative depth.

Traditional concepts like family and masculinity are mostly sidelined or subtly questioned. The film interrogates societal norms and appearances, and seems to treat conventional morality as more of a relic. There’s a notable intent to challenge foundational views, aligning with modern ideological trends over established cultural cornerstones.

Alternative perspectives receive little sincere exploration, any pushback against the film’s progressivist worldview is usually embodied by broadly unsympathetic or one-note characters. Open debate and genuine ideological pluralism are conspicuously absent, making the film feel like a sermon rather than a conversation.