: The film avoids heavy exposition. Details about the world—such as water shortages making soda a common substitute or a third of the nation becoming desert—are revealed through environment and radio broadcasts rather than dialogue. Critical Reception
: The setting serves as a metaphor for Jack's internal state. The world is dying from climate change, environmental destruction, and extreme socioeconomic inequality, mirroring Jack’s own "internal festering". After We Leave
Critics have noted the film's unique approach to the sci-fi genre, particularly given its micro-budget of approximately $30,000. : The film avoids heavy exposition