The film contains no visible depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative gender expressions. The narrative focus remains strictly on the bond between the protagonist and the natural world.

Centered on a male protagonist, the story follows a conventional boy's maturation arc. It lacks female characters with significant agency to subvert traditional gender hierarchies.

Set in colonial-era South Africa, the film's setting implies a specific historical context. However, it does not prioritize the agency of characters of color to disrupt social hierarchies.

The story explores tensions between the natural world and civilized societal expectations. It leans toward traditional naturalist values rather than deconstructing Western institutions.

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters do not use disability as a central plot device or a tool for mockery.