The film lacks explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative romantic structures. The narrative focuses on traditional frontier archetypes rather than centering queer-coded characters.

Masculinity is often portrayed as performative or absurd rather than heroic. While women occupy spaces of unexpected agency, the heavy reliance on male-centered violence limits the score.

A varied cast includes Mexican and Indigenous presences, reflecting post-Civil War ethnic realities. However, these characters often operate within established genre archetypes rather than driving the narrative.

The film rejects singular Christian morality in favor of postmodern moral relativism. It critiques capitalist pursuits and portrays traditional Western institutions as absurd or indifferent.

Physical vulnerability is used to underscore themes of mortality and randomness. There is little evidence of characters with neurodivergence or chronic illness possessing central agency.