I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Representation / casting choices

Casting is entirely naturalistic and story-appropriate for the rural American setting and the male protagonist's personal fantasy; no audience-visible forced diversity, identity signaling, or mismatch with the world.

Political / ideological dialogue

No political, activist, or ideological dialogue whatsoever; conversations concern personal relationships, art, literature, film criticism, and individual regret.

Identity-driven story themes

No identity-driven story themes in the modern activist sense. The narrative examines personal psychological identity, constructed fantasies, and existential regret without any reference to race, gender politics, queer issues, or social-justice frameworks.

Institutional / cultural critique

No institutional or cultural critique framed through modern activist lenses such as systemic patriarchy, toxic masculinity, capitalism, whiteness, or colonialism. Loneliness and aging appear as timeless personal experiences.