The film "The Age of Shadows" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical espionage and resistance during the Japanese occupation of Korea, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "The Age of Shadows" is a historical action thriller set during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Its narrative focuses on espionage and resistance efforts, and it does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.

The film features Yeon Gye-soon as a significant female character involved in the independence movement. While she participates in action sequences, her combat is primarily conducted with firearms. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.

The film features original characters created for its narrative, even though it is inspired by historical events. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one gender in source material or history, is portrayed as a different gender.

The film is a South Korean historical drama set during the Japanese occupation, featuring primarily Korean and Japanese characters. All major characters are portrayed by actors of the appropriate race for their historical and cultural context, with no instances of a character's established race being altered.