In a Better World

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on heterosexual family dynamics and interactions between men and women.

The story challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing the influence of female characters. Masculinity is portrayed through vulnerability and erratic behavior rather than stable leadership.

By comparing Danish social structures with the experiences of African refugees, the film explores overlapping racial and cultural power dynamics. This approach goes beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth to integrate diverse perspectives into the main storyline.

The narrative questions Western ideas of order and retribution, presenting 'eye-for-an-eye' justice as a systemic flaw. It delves into subjective morality and the erosion of established social norms.

The film examines the hidden disabilities of trauma and grief. However, these emotional states often serve as catalysts for conflict rather than as central identities with independent ability to act.