"Occupation" follows a fairly classic alien invasion plot line, relying on archetypal characters and traditional heroics. The casting and characterization appear geared more towards generic action film tropes than box-ticking for woke sensibilities. There’s little evidence of character traits being overshadowed by identity politics, so narrative feels mostly intact.

The film upholds traditional values like heroism, family, and community defense. Masculine archetypes are present, and the narrative doesn’t seem intent on subverting gender roles or rewriting cultural values. If anything, it draws heavily on time-honored underdog and resistance motifs.

There’s diversity in characters, but the story does not seem to force any ideological agenda. Traditional and dissenting perspectives are mostly respected or treated neutrally. The focus remains on group survival rather than lecturing the audience about contemporary sociopolitical issues.