A Certain Smile

The film follows traditional romantic structures and does not include any non-cisgender gender identities or same-sex relationships.

The film adheres to mid-century gender roles where the female protagonist's influence is mainly tied to her romantic choices and emotional journey.

The cast is primarily white, reflecting the Western European and American settings. The film does not feature significant racial diversity or intentionally cast actors of different ethnicities.

The story operates within a traditional Western framework focusing on cultural adjustment between Americans and Frenchmen without challenging broader societal critiques.

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed within the main character arcs or used as narrative devices.