"The Cut" is a historical drama that primarily focuses on the story of an Armenian survivor during the Ottoman genocide. The narrative maintains its integrity, centering on the protagonist’s struggles without obvious identity politics or modern ideological baggage. Character arcs rely on personal experience rather than forced representation, and the emphasis appears to be on human endurance rather than checkbox diversity.

The film explores familial bonds and cultural trauma, but mostly within the context of the early 20th century. Traditions and religion are depicted as part of the characters’ lived experience, not objects of mockery or revision. It appears respectful of the historical setting, with little evidence of undermining traditional roles or religious values for modern messaging.

While the film clearly critiques historic atrocities, it does not present traditional worldviews as inherently villainous beyond the context of the genocide itself. There isn’t much modern ideological preaching, and a plurality of perspectives are represented through survivors' experiences, rather than treating any one ideology as the only valid worldview.