The film lacks non-heteronormative identities or depictions of same-sex intimacy. The narrative focuses on a male-dominated maritime environment, adhering to the social constraints of its 1930s setting.

Women are relegated to peripheral roles, appearing only in memories or flashbacks. The crew is almost exclusively male, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies and a masculine sphere of agency.

The cast is predominantly white and European, reflecting the historical context of the 1930s. While it avoids whitewashing, the film lacks intersectional racial depth or diverse casting.

The story explores historical fatalism and the fragility of European institutions. It provides a grounded socioeconomic perspective by portraying the crew as working-class individuals.

There is no discernible representation of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their professional roles and psychological responses to isolation rather than physical or neurodivergent traits.