Trolls

Representation / casting choices

No forced diversity, identity signaling, or casting mismatches; all characters are fantastical trolls in a non-human world voiced without agenda.

Political / ideological dialogue

The story’s resolution and character arcs deliver a clear message that true happiness comes from within and through relationships, not from exploiting or consuming others, creating a noticeable ideological throughline.

Identity-driven story themes

Plot driven solely by adventure, mismatched personalities learning mutual respect, and fantasy rescue with zero race, gender, LGBTQ, or identity politics elements.

Institutional / cultural critique

The central conflict directly challenges and dismantles the Bergen belief system that happiness requires eating trolls, promoting instead internal fulfillment through friendship as the proper path.