The message boils down to "Don't give up." Explores fragility of empathy in a fearful environment, the need to keep perspective when we're afraid.

Intense blood splatter indicates that someone is shot. Guns are used to threaten and control. Government agents drag people away unwillingly to a place where they'll likely die. Stabbings. A shoot-out. Strangling. Characters exist in constant peril. Sexual coercion is a subplot.

In a sexual situation, a woman is dressed in a sexy bra and thong; there's a close-up of her bottom. A young man is shown nude in the shower; he's seen mostly from the side, no sensitive body parts are exposed. A romance is the impetus for the plot to unfold.

Strong language includes "ass," "s--t," "a--hole," "pr--k," and "scum."

Coors Light beer is prominently displayed, including a character drinking it from the bottle. Apple products.

Characters smoke cigarettes, with attention brought to the fact that smoking can be deadly. Main character opens his refrigerator; it's full of beer, which he then drinks.