The film centers on traditional romantic arcs within a period drama framework. There is no significant presence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity.

Gilda Bessé disrupts conventional hierarchies through her professional agency and intellectual autonomy. She rejects domestic expectations, pursuing a career in photography and a lifestyle of sensory exploration.

The cast remains largely homogeneous, focusing on European and American identities. However, the film explores the refugee experience through Mia, a Spanish character navigating displacement.

The narrative prioritizes subjective ethics and personal liberation over traditional Western institutions. It frames established morality and authority as forces to be resisted during the Nazi occupation.

There are no identifiable depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No character arcs are defined by disability within the narrative.