The film explores latent homoeroticism and sexual awakening within a male friendship through a pivotal threesome. While the experience profoundly impacts the characters and leads to a melancholic separation, the depiction avoids ridicule or condemnation. It presents a complex, ambiguous exploration of sexuality without explicitly affirming or denigrating queer identity, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.

The film includes a brief, incidental depiction of a transsexual sex worker encountered by the protagonists during their road trip. Her presence contributes to the diverse social landscape and the boys' sexual exploration, but her identity is not central to the narrative. The portrayal is factual and avoids strong positive or negative commentary, resulting in a neutral impact.