The Flower Girl

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around traditional family structures under extreme conditions.

Koppun serves as the central figure in her family, acting as the main economic provider. She shows a significant role in driving the story and resilience while managing her family's survival in the absence of male figures.

The story critiques colonial power dynamics by showing a Korean family under Japanese imperial occupation. The protagonist's struggles are closely tied to her ethnic identity and the nation's loss.

The film examines the breakdown of traditional social stability due to external imperial forces. It depicts a family unit fighting against an oppressive, occupying institution.

Disability is a key part of the family's socioeconomic struggle through the character of the blind sister. This highlights the real-life experiences of physical impairment within underrepresented communities.