Beneath Us All

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot centers on the supernatural bond between Julie and Frey.

Julie is portrayed as a strong female lead who drives the story through her own actions. The film challenges typical family dynamics by showing parents as sources of instability rather than protection.

The story draws heavily from Eurocentric Scandinavian folklore and mythology. Although the cast includes diverse names, the plot does not explore racial diversity or ethnic identity.

The film critiques social institutions by depicting the foster care system as neglectful. It also examines subjective morality through Julie's decision to help a monstrous entity.

Frey's extreme physical vulnerability is shown as a supernatural condition rather than a human disability. There is no indication of neurodivergence or other disabilities among the human characters.