Kärlekens himmelska helvete centrally portrays a lesbian relationship with dignity and complexity. The film empathetically depicts the love between Eva and Lena, framing societal prejudice as the primary external obstacle. Despite the challenges, the narrative affirms the worth of their queer identities and love.

The film sensitively portrays a transsexual man, David, as a complex and dignified character. It explores the emotional challenges of his relationship with Maria, framing obstacles as external societal prejudices and internal struggles, thereby affirming the worth of trans lives and love.

The film portrays a fundamentalist Christian upbringing as oppressive and detrimental to the protagonist's personal freedom and emotional well-being. The narrative highlights the restrictive dogma and judgmental community as sources of conflict and suffering, positioning the audience to sympathize with the protagonist's struggle against these constraints.