The film offers an empathetic and nuanced exploration of queer identity and relationships. It portrays LGBTQ+ characters with dignity and complexity, framing their challenges as external while affirming the inherent worth of their lives and love. The narrative contributes to a validating depiction of the queer experience.

The Blue Hour sensitively portrays Stella, a transsexual woman, as a central and complex character. The film explores her romantic relationship and personal struggles with dignity and empathy, affirming the worth of her life and love. It avoids harmful stereotypes, presenting challenges as external forces rather than inherent flaws of her identity.