He is arrested in full Marilyn Monroe drag, performs lip-syncs as women, and learns disguise and make-believe from a drama teacher; these elements drive key character moments and subplots alongside the dog-centric revenge narrative. The film features drag cabaret scenes with real performers and was nominated for the Queer Lion at Venice, with director Luc Besson describing the cross-dressing as one of multiple disguises while noting the queer festival selection.

Disability representation via the wheelchair is integral to the backstory and action, and gender expression receives explicit focus in reviews and marketing as part of Douglas's arc. No established characters are race- or gender-swapped, the story is original rather than an adaptation, and there are no overt systemic-oppression lectures or identity-politics framing as the core premise. Reception shows mixed reviews highlighting the eccentric portrayal without widespread "go woke go broke" campaigns or creator statements pushing activism over story.