The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Interpersonal dynamics focus entirely on the survival instincts of a male-dominated crew without queer subtext.

Narrative agency is almost exclusively male, reinforcing traditional hierarchies. Women are relegated to the periphery or domestic backstories, emphasizing masculine stoicism.

Casting is predominantly homogeneous, reflecting the historical Danish expeditionary forces. The film maintains a Western-centric lens on Arctic exploration.

The story reinforces Western values like discipline and hierarchy. It presents survival through a lens of individual resilience and established social order.

Physical and psychological degradation serves as a plot driver for survival. There is no nuanced exploration of disability or neurodivergence as identity.