The film contains no depictions of non-heteronormative identities or same-sex intimacy. The narrative relies strictly on traditional romantic pairings and the preservation of the nuclear family unit.

Female characters often serve as the emotional center or damsels in distress. While they drive the moral impetus, they frequently act as passive subjects of systemic cruelty rather than independent agents.

Representation is filtered through a 1916 lens, using costume and setting to 'other' different civilizations. The film lacks nuanced agency for characters of color, using them primarily for dramatic contrast.

The film offers a profound critique of institutional power and corruption. By intercutting various eras, it portrays religious and political institutions as primary sources of systemic intolerance.

There is no significant or nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disability. Characters are defined by socioeconomic status or the central theme of intolerance instead.