The film focuses on flawed, richly drawn characters whose arcs are defined by their actions, not identity checkboxes. Casting choices fit the gritty small-town noir aesthetic and avoid ideological pandering. There’s little evidence of forced representation or hyper-competent, flawless characters. It’s a straightforward thriller more interested in story than ticking diversity boxes.

Traditional themes like personal redemption, morality, and family bonds are at the film’s core. There’s no apparent effort to undermine masculinity, family, or religion; in fact, masculine traits like resolve and hard-bitten morality are portrayed as virtues. The film doesn’t subvert gender roles or revise culture to fit woke trends.

The film presents moral gray areas and ethical dilemmas without parodying or villainizing traditional perspectives. There’s no heavy-handed messaging or uniform ideological slant presented by the characters, just a rough cast with diverse (often flawed) worldviews.