The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or themes of non-heteronormative identity. The social landscape is defined by a singular, hyper-masculine camaraderie.

The cast is almost exclusively male, reinforcing a traditional masculine environment. However, the narrative disrupts conventional leadership tropes by rendering formal authority ineffective.

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the historical context of scientific expeditions. While one character is identified as Norwegian, there is no significant multicultural blending.

The film excels in depicting the erosion of Western institutional stability. It portrays scientific protocol and communal trust as fragile and insufficient against an existential threat.

There are no prominent depictions of neurodivergence or physical disabilities used as character drivers or identity markers.