Nocebo

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any non-cisgender identities or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

The narrative challenges traditional gender hierarchies by focusing on a powerful female character who faces vulnerability and moral compromise, disrupting expectations of female competence.

A Filipino caregiver introduces non-Western folk healing practices into a London setting. This character plays a significant role in the story, challenging the dominance of Western scientific methods.

The film critiques Western institutions by framing justice through supernatural retribution. It uses traditional folk healing to challenge Western rationalism, favoring a non-secular perspective.

Physical illness is linked directly to psychological trauma and guilt. The film avoids clichés by presenting the condition as an integrated part of the character's internal moral state.