The filmmaker aimed to represent young adults aged 16-25 by including relatable characters. The main character Jack Steele is meant to depict the difficulties of feeling trapped and unsupported that some young people experience. Scenes of the character confined in an enclosed space with a "baddie" are intended to symbolize feelings of entrapment. However, the filmmaker argues their portrayal of young people does not conform to negative media conventions, instead aiming to represent youth in a more positive light.