The film lacks explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative gender expressions. The narrative focuses on the macro-societal struggle between species rather than individual romantic orientations.

Gender dynamics are largely subsumed by the biological hierarchy of the two species. Characters function as archetypes of the oppressed or oppressor, making gender a secondary element to the species conflict.

The film uses non-human species as a sophisticated metaphor for racial and ethnic diversity. The Draags and Oms mirror the dynamics of colonial oppression and systemic marginalization through extraterrestrial biology.

The narrative is deeply rooted in anti-colonial and anti-imperialist critiques. It portrays the Draag hegemony as an inherently oppressive authority that must be dismantled to achieve autonomy.

The physical vulnerability of the Oms serves as a constant through-line. However, these traits function more as markers of class and species status than nuanced portrayals of disability.