November

The film centers on the survival struggles of a rural community and the bond between a mother and her son. It does not include any representation of non-straight or transgender identities and does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

The film highlights the role of women through folk magic and survival skills, often moving away from traditional nurturing roles. However, it does not consistently challenge traditional gender roles to improve its score.

The cast is made up of actors who share similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting a specific Estonian setting. The film presents a distinct cultural aesthetic within its mythological framework, avoiding modern Western norms.

The narrative dismantles Western institutions by presenting a relationship with the supernatural that is based on practical outcomes rather than organized religion. It explores moral relativism where survival needs dictate ethical decisions over traditional concepts of good and evil.

Characters face physical and mental distress linked to supernatural elements or environmental factors. These portrayals often use suffering as a stylistic horror element rather than showing characters making independent choices.