Bekas

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on the relationship between the brothers within a traditional social structure.

The story centers almost exclusively on male childhood experiences. Although not explicitly misogynistic, the absence of female characters in key roles limits the exploration of gender power dynamics.

The film significantly represents Kurdish individuals, moving away from Anglo-centric viewpoints. Ethnic identity plays a crucial role in the characters' journey and survival.

The story provides a profound critique of systemic instability and geopolitical failures. It portrays the struggle of a underrepresented group against the predatory nature of human smuggling.

There is no explicit focus on physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The film depicts the psychological impact of poverty, treating these as environmental stressors rather than disability narratives.