Dark Horse

The film lacks prominent LGBTQ+ characters or representations that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story centers on the protagonist's unsuccessful romantic relationships within a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight.

The film challenges the idea that men are always strong and competent by showing the protagonist as vulnerable and emotionally unstable. Female characters are portrayed as equally flawed and socially isolated, avoiding typical feminine roles.

The setting and casting focus on a homogeneous, middle-class suburban population. There is a lack of notable racial or ethnic diversity among the main actors.

The story effectively dismantles Western social institutions and traditional values. It portrays marriage and family stability as sources of disappointment and absurdity.

The film provides a detailed look at mental health struggles and social dysfunction. These psychological issues are woven into the characters' identities rather than used merely as plot devices.