The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or any exploration of non-heteronormative identities. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival dynamics of the central trio.

Su-min serves as a central protagonist with significant agency and survival instincts. Her autonomy challenges traditional cinematic depictions of women in disaster scenarios.

The cast is ethnically homogeneous, reflecting its South Korean setting. However, it provides a non-Western perspective on urban globalization and systemic neglect.

The film offers a powerful anti-capitalist critique, showing how socioeconomic status dictates human value. It portrays state and urban institutions as predatory or inadequate.

The zombie condition acts as a metaphor for lost bodily autonomy. However, these characters function more as horror elements than individuals with agency.