The film centers a burgeoning same-sex romance between Leonardo and Gabriel. It normalizes queer attraction within an adolescent setting, focusing on organic intimacy rather than trauma or external conflict.

Male protagonists are permitted psychological depth and tenderness, subverting traditional masculine tropes. The narrative prioritizes emotional intelligence over conventional, stoic depictions of boyhood and dominance.

Set in São Paulo, the film reflects a contemporary Brazilian urban landscape. While the cast is not a majority non-white ensemble, the characters are grounded in a specific, localized cultural context.

The story adopts a stance of secular humanism, focusing on individual self-discovery. It emphasizes personal autonomy and the deconstruction of traditional familial control in favor of agency.

Leonardo’s blindness is a facet of his identity rather than his entire purpose. The film avoids inspiration porn, using sensory-focused cinematography to grant him high agency and autonomy.