A Million Miles Away

The film follows a traditional storyline focused on heterosexual relationships. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with non-binary gender identities featured in the main plot.

Adela is shown taking a leading role in the story, providing both emotional and practical support for José's achievements. The film avoids the cliché of the passive wife by depicting a partnership where the woman's contributions are crucial.

The film breaks the typical Anglo-centric narrative of scientific history by focusing on a Mexican-American migrant farmworker. It highlights the cultural identity of the Hernández family and the economic challenges faced by people of color in science and technology fields.

The story explores the difficulties faced by immigrants and migrant workers. It emphasizes the importance of family unity and education in achieving social mobility.

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities that serve as central narrative drivers.