The film lacks explicit non-cisnormative romantic pairings or specific LGBTQ+ identities. While the bond between the female protagonists is central, it is framed as supernatural sisterhood rather than queer romance.

The narrative is driven by the agency and desire of the female protagonists. They actively challenge the rigid, patriarchal structures represented by the dogmatic and emotionally stunted monastic order.

Set in the Tang Dynasty, the film prioritizes Chinese mythological aesthetics over Western fantasy tropes. It utilizes a localized language of folklore and spirituality rather than modern intersectional casting.

The film uses moral relativism to critique religious institutions. It frames the pursuit of earthly passion as a valid existence against the oppressive, inflexible dogma of the monastic order.

There is no primary focus on characters with disabilities. However, the supernatural transformations of the protagonists serve as metaphors for the fluidity of the physical form.