The film’s central narrative, an assassin who undergoes forced gender reassignment surgery as revenge, feels more like an edgy thriller premise than an ideological vehicle. Character identity factors drive the plot, but not in a way that obviously sacrifices merit or realism for ideology. Representation doesn’t overshadow traditional storytelling.

While the movie does challenge gender norms in a provocative way, it doesn’t glorify or pathologize masculinity or femininity. Instead, it uses its controversial theme for noir-styled drama rather than lecturing on cultural traditions. There’s little direct attack on religion, family, or morality.

The film’s handling of gender identity is sensationalist rather than didactic; it doesn’t push a single worldview or mock alternatives. Instead, it presents its central trauma through a pulp lens. There’s not much sermonizing or clear ideological agenda, for better or worse.