Scenes depict violence against a rumored gay student, Birdy dating a girl as a cover, A-han's confessions of his sexuality, and a cameo of real activist Chi Chia-wei protesting with a sign reading 'Homosexuality is not a disease.' These elements drive the narrative, with the story framed as a flashback confession and ending in a reunion that underscores lost time due to repression. The LGBTQ elements and activist framing are foundational rather than tangential, turning the plot into a vehicle for identity exploration and self-acceptance. Director Patrick Kuang-Hui Liu based the project on his personal experiences with the explicit intent to promote acceptance of gay love as universal while targeting Asian audiences with messages against judging sexuality.

This produces prominent critiques of rigid masculinity and institutional authority that are tied directly to the characters' queer relationship, making the ideological messaging the central conflict instead of any organic story development. The result is a narrative where progressive messaging on sexuality overrides entertainment priorities and inserts activist framing at every turn.