The importance of acknowledging and working through painful emotions instead of suppressing them. Accepting your past is the only way to move forward with the future. Communication and empathy are strong themes.

Dead bodies are shown in a car. A young child runs into a field of landmines and an explosion is heard. There is mention of massacre, shooting, bombs, rape, and PTSD. Real-life photographs are displayed of refugees and people with guns in war-torn villages. An attempted suicide -- via hanging -- is shown. A character is thrown to the ground and injured on the forehead, and older wounds are seen on their upper torso. There are instances of nightmares and panic attacks, and a character collapses and is taken to hospital. There are references to birth complications and the death of a baby, as well as the death of a spouse and children.

Sex is portrayed onscreen, with some nudity. Characters kiss and caress each other. A character is seen showering naked from behind.

Occasional strong language includes "f--k" and "ass." "Jesus" is used as a curse word and a character's work is referred to as "misery porn."

One characters aspires to move up in the world from an apartment to a house.

Characters drink champagne with a meal, but nobody is seen to be drunk. Drinking is referenced on another occasion.