The film "Philomena" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a mother's search for her son, who was a gay man, and explores themes of adoption, faith, and institutional abuse, without addressing transsexual identity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including Philomena Lee and Martin Sixsmith, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No established characters had their gender changed for the adaptation.

The film "Philomena" is based on a true story about real historical figures, Philomena Lee and Martin Sixsmith, both of whom are white. The actors cast in these roles, Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, are also white, aligning with the historical record. No race swaps are present.