Upstream

The film follows the traditional romantic structures of the 1920s and does not include any non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

The plot revolves around male-driven physical labor and leadership within frontier hierarchies. Women are shown in roles that align with domestic or supportive expectations rather than challenging traditional gender dynamics.

The story focuses on a homogeneous white pioneer experience. There are no significant characters from non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds or diverse racial groups who play a major role in the story.

The narrative upholds traditional Western values of perseverance and settlement. It supports the classic mythos of the frontier without offering critiques of Western institutions.

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no characters with disabilities used as narrative devices within the film.