: It critiques the "baby market" where lives are sometimes treated as commodities.

: Playing Shama, Mimi’s best friend, she offers a grounded, nuanced performance that highlights the importance of female solidarity.

: As Mimi’s parents, they represent the traditional societal pressures that Mimi must navigate, eventually providing some of the film’s most heartwarming moments.

While the film is categorized as a comedy-drama, it doesn't shy away from heavy themes: