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The story centers on a heterosexual relationship between Abbey and Dermot. There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Abbey’s autonomy and decision-making regarding her pregnancy drive the narrative. The film challenges traditional male authority by portraying Dermot’s refusal of paternal responsibility and his emotional instability.

The setting focuses on white/Anglo-Saxon textures in Ireland and Montreal. While the cast includes diverse actors like Nika McGuigan, the narrative lacks significant blending of racial backgrounds.

The film deconstructs traditional family structures and challenges idealized Western concepts of stability. It portrays a relationship that faces community disapproval and navigates crises outside patriarchal guidance.

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities serving as central plot drivers or being subjected to mockery.