The film does not feature LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. The narrative focus remains on maternal connections and the gendered trauma of genocide.

Women drive the historical memory, moving beyond passive victimhood through characters like Alma. The story explores how state violence targets maternal roles and destabilizes patriarchal structures.

The film centers Maya indigenous identity, moving far beyond tokenism. It uses indigenous perspectives to dismantle state-sanctioned histories and prioritize voices historically erased by the government.

Rooted in post-colonial critique, the film portrays state and military institutions as inherently corrupt. It prioritizes the lived experiences of the oppressed over official government histories.

There are no specific depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. While the film explores psychological trauma, disability is not used as a central character trait.