Eden

The film portrays a polyamorous relationship but frames it as morally corrupt rather than positively. Eloise is shown as manipulative, using her relationships to create toxic conflicts.

Women in the film exhibit strength but are often portrayed negatively when they act with ambition. Male characters are favored, and female ambition is viewed unfavorably.

The cast is mostly white, reflecting the historical setting. There is one Ecuadorian servant character, but she has limited influence and reinforces colonial power structures.

The film criticizes Western bourgeois values by showing settlers rejecting traditional institutions. It suggests that no system, whether primitive or advanced, is inherently better, leading to moral relativism.

Dore's multiple sclerosis is a central plot point, presented authentically as a challenge without resorting to inspirational clichés. However, the lack of an actor with actual MS limits authenticity, and the disability is used primarily as a source of conflict.